Research summary (Chinese Herbal Medicine): Efficacy of Yupingfeng powder in the treatment of bronchial asthma in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. - Frontiers in pharmacology, 2026.
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Acupuncture for Allergic Rhinitis: A Review of 38 Trials - a plain-language summary of a recent study.
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Introduction: Depression is a pervasive mental health challenge with substantial global ramifications. Contemporary therapeutic strategies predominantly consist of psychological interventions and pharmacological treatments. Acupuncture, deeply rooted in ancient traditions and bolstered by a plethora of clinical trials, demonstrates considerable efficacy in depression. This study aims to elucidate the efficacy and safety …
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Purpose: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) was conducted to assess the potential effect of therapeutic massage/Tuina on functional dyspepsia patients. Method: Twelve databases and three clinical trial registries were searched until December 2021, for RCTs that compared Tuina combined with or without conventional therapy versus conventional therapy in functional …
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Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effect of conventional drugs combined with acupuncture therapy on the conversion of sinus rhythm in patients with atrial fibrillation. Methods: We searched databases, such as PubMed, Embase, WOS, Cochrane, CNKI (China National Knowledge Infrastructure), Wan fang Data, VIP, and CBM to collect data in randomized …
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Purpose: This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of oral Chinese herbal medicine in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis. Study design: Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Materials and methods: A computer was used to retrieve all RCTs of Chinese herbal medicine in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis …
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Background: Bloodletting therapy is widely used to relieve acute gouty arthritis. However, limited evidence-based reports exist on the effectiveness and safety of bloodletting therapy. This systematic review aims to evaluate the feasibility and safety of bloodletting therapy in treating gouty arthritis. Methods: Seven databases were exhaustively screened from the date of establishment …
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Objective Traditional Chinese medicine Sheng Xue Bao has been approved for treating iron deficiency anemia in China. This study aimed to collect evidence and quantify the effect of Sheng Xue Bao on IDA. Methods Seven online databases were surveyed up to July 13, 2021. Randomized controlled trials in which SXBM …
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Objective: To compare the clinical therapeutic effect and the impacts on recurrence rate on chronic spontaneous urticaria between the combined treatment of bloodletting therapy and auricular point sticking on the base of xuanfu theory and the oral solution of levocetirizine hydrochloride. Methods: A total of 86 patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria were randomized into …
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Background: Gouty arthritis is a common metabolic disease caused by long-term purine metabolism and elevated serum uric acid. In recent years, the incidence of gouty arthritis has been increasing year by year. As an effective method for treating gouty arthritis, acupuncture combined with herbal medicine has been widely used in clinical …
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