Medicine
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Angle class II malocclusion is clinically complex and common malocclusion type, which affects beauty. Conventional treatment has the disadvantages of long course of treatment, high cost, easy recurrence and limited curative effect. Clinical practice shows that micro-implant anchorage has certain advantages in the treatment of Angle II malocclusion, but lacks the evidence of evidence-based medicine. This study systematically evaluates the efficacy and safety of micro-implant anchorage in the treatment of Angle class II malocclusion. ⋯ Private information from individuals will not be published. This systematic review also does not involve endangering participant rights. Ethical approval was not required. The results may be published in a peer-reviewed journal or disseminated at relevant conferences.OSF Registration number: DOI 10.17605/OSF.IO/UPBR8.
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Although randomized controlled trials have revealed the considerable effectiveness of acupuncture in breast cancer patients, there have been no studies exploring current acupuncture research trends for treatment induced various symptoms in breast cancer patients. This review evaluated the effectiveness of acupuncture for treatment-induced symptoms in breast cancer patients. ⋯ CRD42018087813.
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Meta Analysis
Prognostic value of the systemic inflammation response index in human malignancy: A meta-analysis.
This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the prognostic value of the systemic inflammation response index (SIRI) in malignancy based on existing evidence. ⋯ SIRI could be used as a useful predictor of poor prognosis during malignancy treatment.
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Despite the rapid advances in medical technology, including endovascular interventions and medications, cerebral vasospasm (CVS) after subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) is still one of the major threats to the lives of patients with SAH. In East Asian countries, various types of herbal medicines have been used to treat cerebrovascular diseases, including SAH. In this review, we aim to evaluate the efficacy and safety of herbal medicines for the prevention and treatment of CVS after SAH. ⋯ Ethical approval is not required, as this study is based on a review of published research. This review will be published in a peer-reviewed journal and disseminated electronically and in print.
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COVID-19 has spread globally since its outbreak in late 2019. It mainly attacks people's respiratory system. Many patients with severe COVID-19 require a ventilator to support breathing, and their lung function is often impaired to varying degrees after ventilator weaning. Acupuncture has been reported to improve respiratory function, but there is no evidence that it can improve respiratory function in ventilator users with COVID-19 after they are removed from the machine. The protocol of the systematic review and meta-analysis will clarify safety and effectiveness of acupuncture on respiratory rehabilitation after weaning from the ventilator during the treatment of COVID-19. ⋯ PROSPERO CRD42020206889.