Medicine
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From the end of 2019 to the present, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has put considerable pressure on the worlds medical system and caused significant mortality and economic losses around the world. In China, the Shufeng Jiedu capsule has been widely used in the treatment of COVID-19, but there is still a lack of evidence-based medical evaluation. ⋯ INPLASY registration number: INPLASY202070024.
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The prevalence of gout is increasing worldwide, and the symptoms of acute arthritis appearing in gout patients seriously affect the quality of life. The pain and functional limitation caused by acute gouty arthritis (AGA) bring great pain to patients. At present, mainstream drugs have problems such as poor efficacy and side effects. Traditional Chinese medicine has extensive clinical experience in the prevention and treatment of gout, and it also shows clear advantages in the treatment of AGA. Clinical studies have confirmed that si-miao-san decoction (SMSD), a traditional Chinese medicine decoction, can improve the clinical symptoms and signs of AGA patients. Therefore, we will conduct a systematic review to clarify the effectiveness and safety of SMSD for AGA. ⋯ INPLASY202040163.
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Meta Analysis
Diagnostic value of mean platelet volume for neonatal sepsis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
An increasing number of studies in recent years have identified mean platelet volume (MPV) as a predictive marker for neonatal sepsis. However, most of these studies focused on single regions, and therefore, the findings remain inconclusive. We, in this study, aimed to evaluate the potential of MPV as a biological indicator of neonatal sepsis through a systematic review and meta-analysis. ⋯ MPV was significantly higher in the neonatal sepsis group compared to the control group. Therefore, in clinical practice, MPV could be used as an indicator for the early diagnosis of neonatal sepsis.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Light-emitting diode photobiomodulation therapy for non-specific low back pain in working nurses: A single-center, double-blind, prospective, randomized controlled trial.
Low back pain (LBP) affects approximately 51% to 57% of hospital nurses and nurses' aides in Europe. New high-risk groups include home- and long-term-care nurses and physiotherapists. A number of European countries are experiencing a shortage of healthcare workers. Light therapy has been shown to be an effective treatment for various musculoskeletal disorders, including lateral epicondylitis, temporomandibular joint pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, and delayed-onset muscle soreness. A systematic review and meta-analysis demonstrated that low-level laser therapy is an effective method for relieving non-specific chronic low back pain (NSCLBP). However, the efficacy of light-emitting diode (LED) therapy for NSCLBP is disputed. This study aims to evaluate the effect of LED therapy on NSCLBP. ⋯ This study is a prospective, single-center, double-blind, randomized, controlled study. This study aims to research the efficacy of a 2-week LED program for NSCLBP working nurse. Our results will be useful for patients, working nurses, nurses' aides, and other healthcare workers with chronic low back pain.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
The therapeutic effect of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation in elderly depression patients.
Depression, a common psychiatric disorder in elderly, serves as a remarkable precipitating factor for suicide among the elderly people. Here, a randomized double-blinded study was performed to investigate the efficacy of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) on improving the clinical symptoms and reducing suicidal ideation in elderly patients with depression. ⋯ Together, the present study shows that rTMS with routine drug therapy exhibited effect with quick onset to improve the clinical symptoms and reduce suicidal ideation in elderly patients with depression.