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Therapeutic effect of Chinese herbal medicines for post stroke recovery: A traditional and network meta-analysis
Background: Stroke is a condition with high morbidity and mortality, and 75% of stroke survivors lose their ability to work. Stroke is a burden to the family and society. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of Chinese herbal patent medicines in the treatment of patients after the acute phase of a stroke. Methods: We searched the following databases through August 2016: PubMed, Embase, Cochrane library, China Knowledge Resource Integrated Database (CNKI), China Science Periodical Database (CSPD), and China Biology Medicine disc (CBMdisc) for studies that evaluated Chinese herbal patent medicines...
Source: Medicine - December 1, 2017 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Source Type: research

Rationale and design to assess the efficacy and safety of HT047 in patients with acute ischemic stroke: A multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group, phase II trial
This study is a 1st-in-human trial of HT047 to explore the efficacy and safety in acute ischemic stroke patients. The results will provide the appropriate dosage and evidence of therapeutic benefit of HT047 for stroke recovery. Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02828540) Registered July 11, 2016.
Source: Medicine - October 1, 2019 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Study Protocol Clinical Trial Source Type: research

Decreased stroke risk with combined traditional Chinese and western medicine in patients with ischemic heart disease: A real-world evidence
Both ischemic heart disease (IHD) and stroke are major causes of death worldwide. We investigated the effects of combined Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and western medicine (WM) on stroke risk in IHD patients. Taiwanese patients with IHD were enrolled in the TCM study during their outpatient visit. Stroke events after TCM or non-TCM treatment were examined. Chi-square tests and Student t-tests were used to examine differences between patients using and not using TCM. The Cox proportional hazards regression model was used to estimate hazard ratios (HRs). Sex, age, and comorbidities were included in a multivariable Cox...
Source: Medicine - October 16, 2020 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Observational Study Source Type: research

Effectiveness and safety of Injinoryung-San-Gagambang (Yinchen Wuling powder) decoction on stroke patients with elevated serum liver enzymes: Three case reports
We present 3 cases of hepatic dysfunction caused by polypharmacy, one of which was a 51-year-old man with cerebellum infarction and pneumonia as a complication of stroke. He took multiple medications because of baseline diseases. After recurrence of pneumonia, his laboratory tests showed abnormal aminotransferase levels. Another patient was an 81-year-old woman with cerebral infarction at the right-middle cerebral artery. She was also taking>5 medications. Her laboratory tests conducted on admission showed abnormally elevated aminotransferase levels. The last patient was 77-year-old man with cerebral infarction at the left...
Source: Medicine - December 1, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Clinical Case Report Source Type: research

Buyang Huanwu Tang (Boyang Hwano Tang) for the treatment of post-stroke fatigue: Protocol for a systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Conclusion: The conclusion of our systematic review will provide evidence to judge whether BHT is an effective intervention for patients with PSF. Ethics and dissemination: Ethical approval is not required, as this study is based on the review of published research. This review will be published in a peer-reviewed journal and disseminated both electronically and in print. Trial registration number: PROSPERO CRD42019130178.
Source: Medicine - September 1, 2019 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Study Protocol Systematic Review Source Type: research

The effectiveness of acupoint herbal patching for constipation after stroke: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis
Conclusion: The findings of this systematic review will provide evidence to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of AHP for CAS. INPLASY registration number: INPLASY202210065.
Source: Medicine - February 18, 2022 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Study Protocol Systematic Review Source Type: research

Herbal medicine Sihogayonggolmoryeo-tang or Chai-Hu-Jia-Long-Gu-Mu-Li-Tang for the treatment of post-stroke depression: A protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis
Introduction: This systematic review protocol describes the methods that will be used to evaluate the efficacy and safety of herbal medicine Sihogayonggolmoryeo-tang (SGYMT) or Chai-Hu-Jia-Long-Gu-Mu-Li-Tang for the treatment of post-stroke depression. Methods and analysis: The following electronic databases will be searched up to July 2018 without language or publication status restrictions: MEDLINE, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), EMBASE, Allied and Complementary Medicine Database (AMED), Cumulative Index to Nursing, and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), and PsycARTICLES. We will also ...
Source: Medicine - September 1, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Study Protocol Systematic Review Source Type: research

Therapeutic effect of Chinese herbal medicines for post-stroke depression: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
This study aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of combination of CHM with routine western medicines versus routine western medicines alone in patients with post-stroke depression (PSD). Methods: Electronic databases such as PubMed, EmBase, Cochrane library, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure were systematically searched from inception till October 2019. Studies designed as randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and that investigated the therapeutic effects of CHM plus routine western medicines (CHM group) versus routine western medicines alone (control group) in PSD patients were eligible. The relative ris...
Source: Medicine - January 8, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Source Type: research

Herbal medicine for post-stroke insomnia: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis
Conclusion: This study will provide evidence regarding the efficacy and safety of HM for the treatment of PSI. Ethics and dissemination: No ethical approval will be needed because data from previously published studies in which informed consent was obtained by primary investigators will be retrieved and analyzed. We will publish this systematic review in a peer-reviewed journal. OSF registration DOI: 10.17605/OSF.IO/PEHQZ.
Source: Medicine - June 4, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Study Protocol Systematic Review Source Type: research

Chinese herbal injections combined with rt-PA intravenous thrombolysis for acute ischemic stroke: A systematic review and meta-analysis protocol
Conclusion: The conclusion of the meta-analysis will provide a basis for judging whether CHIs combined with intravenous thrombolysis is an effective measure for the treatment of AIS. Ethics and dissemination: Ethical approval is not needed because this study will be based on data that already published. We will publish the findings of this study in a peer-reviewed journal and related conferences. PROSPERO registration number: CRD42020215546.
Source: Medicine - March 12, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Source Type: research

Traditional East Asian herbal medicines for the treatment of poststroke constipation: A protocol for systematic review and meta analysis
Conclusion: Our systematic review will provide evidence to determine whether herbal medicines can be effective interventions for patients with post-stroke constipation. Ethics and dissemination: Ethical approval is not required, as this study was based on a review of published research. This review will be published in a peer-reviewed journal and disseminated electronically and in print. Trial registration number: Research registry reviewregistry1117
Source: Medicine - April 16, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Study Protocol Systematic Review Source Type: research

Standardization of rehabilitation program for post-apoplectic limb spasm treated by Tongjing Tiaoxing tuina and scalp acupuncture with physical therapy
Discussion: The Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) mainly aim to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of traditional Chinese medicine rehabilitation program, by comparing the treatment of ZSTX with the PT for the treatment of limb spasm after stroke. Trial registration: Chinese Clinical Trial Registry: ChiCTR 1900024255. Registered on July 3, 2019.
Source: Medicine - May 1, 2020 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Study Protocol Clinical Trial Source Type: research

The efficacy of Chinese herbal medicine Buyang Huanwu Decoction combined with acupuncture to treat sequela of apoplexy: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis
Conclusion: Buyang Huanwu Decoction combined with acupuncture seems to be an effective therapy to ameliorate the clinical symptoms of stroke sequelae. In order to further determine the effectiveness and safety of Buyang Huanwu Decoction combined with acupuncture in treating stroke sequelae, more multicenter and prospective randomized controlled trials must be carried out.
Source: Medicine - November 5, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Study Protocol Systematic Review Source Type: research

Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine Therapy and the Risk of Vascular Complications in Patients With Type II Diabetes Mellitus: A Nationwide, Retrospective, Taiwanese-Registry, Cohort Study
This study investigated whether the concurrent TCM treatment reduces the risk of vascular complications in T2DM patients by using a large population from National Health Insurance Research Database (NHIRD). We identified 33,457 adult patients with newly diagnosed T2DM using anti-diabetic agents from a random sample of one million beneficiaries in the NHIRD between January 1, 2000 and December 31, 2011. We recruited 1049 TCM users (received TCM over 30 days with a diagnosis of T2DM) and randomly selected 4092 controls as the non-TCM cohort at a ratio of 1:4 frequency-matched by age, sex, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and i...
Source: Medicine - January 1, 2016 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Observational Study Source Type: research

Banhabaekchulchunma-tang and chongsanggeontong-tang (herbal medicine) effect on migraine: A protocol for a systematic review of controlled trials
Conclusion:we propose the current protocol to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of BBT or CGT for migraine systematically.Ethics and dissemination:This systematic review will not need ethical approval, because it does not involve human beings. We will publish this systematic review electronically in a peer-reviewed journal.Systematic review registration:PROSPERO CRD42018076171 for BBT and CRD42018085130 for CGT Background: Migraine is a common disease of primary headache, which it causes many kinds of secondary diseases or symptoms. The treatment drugs have sometimes shown side effects such as overuse headache, str...
Source: Medicine - March 1, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Study Protocol Systematic Review Source Type: research