Pharmaceutical biology
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Pharmaceutical biology · Dec 2020
Meta AnalysisTrans-arterial chemoembolization combined with Jinlong capsule for advanced hepatocellular carcinoma: a PRISMA-compliant meta-analysis in a Chinese population.
Jinlong capsule (JLC) is an animal-derived traditional Chinese medical preparation for advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). However, its clinical efficacy is still not well investigated. ⋯ This meta-analysis suggests that the combination of TACE and JLC is more effective in the treatment of HCC than treatment with TACE alone.
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Pharmaceutical biology · Dec 2019
Meta AnalysisShenQi FuZheng injection as an adjunctive treatment to chemotherapy in breast cancer patients: a meta-analysis.
Context: Shenqi FuZheng injection (SFI) has been suggested as a complementary treatment of chemotherapy in China. However, little is known about it in western countries. Objective: This study assesses the clinical effect of SFI combined with chemotherapy for breast cancer patients. ⋯ However, no significant difference was found between SFI and the control group regarding CD8+ levels, and renal disorders. Discussion and conclusions: SFI intervention appeared to be effective in improving clinical efficacy, immune function and reducing toxicity when combined with chemotherapy for breast cancer. However, our findings still need verification by high-quality trials.
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Pharmaceutical biology · Dec 2017
Review Meta AnalysisYinzhihuang oral liquid in the treatment of neonatal jaundice: a meta-analysis.
Yinzhihuang oral liquid, a well-known Chinese herbal formula, is a clinical drug for the treatment of neonatal jaundice, and a number of clinical trials have been published addressing this issue, but there is no comprehensive analysis that evaluates its efficacy for the treatment of newborn with hyperbilirubinaemia. ⋯ Yinzhihuang oral liquid can be considered as an effective treatment option for neonatal jaundice.
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Pharmaceutical biology · Sep 2013
Review Historical ArticleHerbal medicinal oils in traditional Persian medicine.
In Iran, conventional production methods of herbal oils are widely used by local practitioners. Administration of oils is rooted in traditional knowledge with a history of more than 3000 years. Scientific evaluation of these historical documents can be valuable for finding new potential use in current medicine. ⋯ Medicinal oils are currently available in Iranian medicinal plant markets and are prepared using traditional procedures for desirable clinical outcomes. Other than historical clarification, the present study provides data on clinical applications of the oils that should lead to future opportunities to investigate their potential medicinal use.