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Wen Dan Decoction for hemorrhagic stroke and ischemic stroke.
CONCLUSIONS: WDD displays benefits on improvement of neurological function and overall therapeutic efficacy in post-stroke patients. TCM such as WDD may serve as a therapeutic tool of dual actions to explore the common mechanisms underlying cerebral hemorrhage and ischemia. PMID: 25847568 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Complementary Therapies in Medicine - April 1, 2015 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Xu JH, Huang YM, Ling W, Li Y, Wang M, Chen XY, Sui Y, Zhao HL Tags: Complement Ther Med Source Type: research

Decreased risk of acute myocardial infarction in stroke patients receiving acupuncture treatment: a nationwide matched retrospective cohort study
Conclusions: We raised the possibility that acupuncture may be effective in lowering the risk of AMI in stroke patients aged 50–69 in this study, which was limited by a lack of information regarding stroke severity and acupuncture points. Our results suggest that prospective randomized trials are needed to establish the efficacy of acupuncture in preventing AMI.
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - September 9, 2015 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Sun-Fa ChuangChun-Chuan ShihChun-Chieh YehHsin-Long LaneChin-Chuan TsaiTa-Liang ChenJaung-Geng LinTainsong ChenChien-Chang Liao Source Type: research

Gender-based differences in mortality and complementary therapies for patients with stroke in Taiwan.
CONCLUSIONS: In Taiwan, stroke-associated mortality is higher in men. Marriage or female sex hormone may have protective effect against stroke in women. Women also more tended to seek TCM complementary therapies combined with Western medicine. Integrated Chinese and Western medicine could thus be a potential treatment for stroke. PMID: 28137521 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Complementary Therapies in Medicine - January 31, 2017 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Liu CT, Wu BY, Hu WL, Hung YC Tags: Complement Ther Med Source Type: research

Use of Chinese herbal medicines by rheumatoid arthritis patients was associated with lower risk of stroke: A retrospective cohort study.
CONCLUSION: The CHMs use was associated with lower risk of stroke for RA patients, suggesting that it could be integrated into conventional therapy to prevent subsequent stroke incident. PMID: 31331548 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Complementary Therapies in Medicine - July 25, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Lai NS, Livneh H, Fan YH, Lu MC, Liao HH, Tsai TY Tags: Complement Ther Med Source Type: research

Influence of Nutritional Status on Prognosis of Stroke Patients With Dysphagia
Conclusion • The prognosis of stroke patients with dysphagia is related to their nutritional status. A better nutritional status indicates the better prognosis, and vice versa. In clinical treatment, attention should be paid to use of a nutritional intervention.PMID:35648694
Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - June 1, 2022 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Ting Liu Li-Ying Wu Xiao-Mei Yang Yao Chen Xue-Jiao Du Xue-Dan Luo Jin Zhou Yi Sui Wen-Ting Zhu Source Type: research

Decreased Risk of Stroke in People Using Red Yeast Rice Prescriptions (LipoCol Forte ®): a Total Population-Based Retrospective Cohort Study
This study showed a potentially positive effect of RYR on the risk of stroke. However, compliance with medication use should be cautioned. The findings of this study require future studies to validate the beneficial effects of RYR prescription on stroke risk.PMID:35502179 | PMC:PMC9056220 | DOI:10.1155/2022/8160425
Source: Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine - May 3, 2022 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Chuen-Chau Chang Mao-Feng Sun Yi-Chun Chou Chun-Chieh Yeh Chaur-Jong Hu Yih-Giun Cherng Ta-Liang Chen Chien-Chang Liao Source Type: research

The add-on effect of dengzhan shengmai capsules on secondary prevention of ischemic stroke: A multicentre, randomised, placebo-controlled clinical trial.
CONCLUSIONS: The addition of DZSM capsules to standard secondary preventive agents provides additional benefits after the initial onset of ischemic stroke, reducing recurrent stroke without increasing severe adverse events. However, further study is needed to elucidate the role of DZSM on the updated practice of conventional secondary prevention for ischemic stroke. PMID: 31519277 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Complementary Therapies in Medicine - September 16, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Cai Y, Zhang X, Huang Y, Wang L, Sun J, Liang W, Ou A, Yu B, Guo J, Zhao M, Ni X, Chen S Tags: Complement Ther Med Source Type: research

Ischemic Stroke and Dysbiosis of Gut Microbiota: Changes to LPS Levels and Effects on Functional Outcomes
CONCLUSIONS: Dysbiosis of gut microbiota and LPS and inflammatory-factor levels can increase AIS patients' subsequent risks for poor functional outcomes, indicating that the dysbiosis and levels could be potential prognostic markers and therapeutic targets for stroke.PMID:37083652
Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - April 21, 2023 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Zhiming Jiang Lili Li Lei Liu Bin Ding Ying Yang Fei He Liao Zhang Zijian Wu Source Type: research