Medicine
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Meta Analysis
Auricular therapy for polycystic ovary syndrome: A protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis.
This systematic review protocol aims to describe a meta-analysis to assess the effectiveness and safety of auricular therapy for patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). ⋯ 10.17605/OSF.IO/VBPSM.
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Meta Analysis
Acupuncture for opioid-induced constipation: Protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Opioid-induced constipation (OIC) is one of the most common complications of analgesic therapy for cancer pain patients who suffer moderate to severe pain. Acupuncture as an effective treatment in constipation has been widely applied. But its efficacy has not been assessed systematically. Thus, the purpose of this study is to provide a protocol to explore the efficacy and safety of acupuncture for OIC. ⋯ The conclusion of our systematic review and meta-analysis may provide evidence of whether acupuncture treatment is beneficial to patients with OIC.INPLASY registration number: INPLASY2020100026.
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Recurrent angina pectoris after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is a common clinical syndrome, which seriously reduces the quality of life and health of patients, increases medical costs, and causes the risk of cardiogenic death. The efficacy of various western medicine improving angina symptoms has not been fully confirmed at the moment, whereas Chinese patent medicine capsules (CPMC) have been generally used in clinical practice due to the therapeutic efficacy and safety. This study evaluates the efficacy and safety of CPMC for stable angina after PCI, designed to provide more evidence for clinical treatment. ⋯ CRD42020164005.
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Meta Analysis
Clinical assessment of synbiotics for treating chronic kidney disease: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis.
This research aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of synbiotics for treating chronic kidney disease. ⋯ DOI 10.17605/OSF.IO/UASF4 (https://osf.io/uasf4/).
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coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is spreading fast starting late 2019. As their cardiopulmonary and immune functions gradually decline, elderly people are prone to COVID-19. Tai Chi has a positive impact on heart function, blood pressure, lung function, blood circulation, and so on, and it's suitable for the elderly. Quality of life (QoL)can reflect of individuals' physical and mental health, it can also reflects their ability to participate in society. This systematic review and meta-analysis will summarize the current evidence that Tai Chi improve the QoL in the elderly patients recovering from COVID-19. ⋯ PEROSPERO CRD42020206875.