• Acupoint Stimulation for Fibromyalgia: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials 

      Cao, Huijuan; Li, Xun; Han, Mei; Liu, Jianping (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2013)
      Background. Acupoint stimulation is popular for treatment of fibromyalgia though there is lack of comprehensive evaluation of current clinical evidence for its effect and safety. Objective. To systematically review the beneficial effects and safety of acupoint stimulation for fibromyalgia. Methods. We searched six electronic databases for randomized trials on acupoint stimulation for treatment ...
    • Chinese herbal medicine for patients living with HIV in Guangxi province, China: an analysis of two registries 

      Sun, Jin; Jiang, Feng; Wen, Bin; Liu, Zhen-Wei; Han, Mei; Robinson, Nicola; McGrath, Nuala; Fei, Yu-Tong; Zhang, Ying; Li, Jing; Li, Wen-Yuan; Deng, Xin; Liu, Jianping (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2019-11-25)
      Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART) is the recommended first line therapy for patients with HIV. Since 2004, Chinese government has provided free Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) for Chinese HIV/AIDS patients. Data of living patients with HIV from the NFTCMP database and Center for Disease Control (CDC) database during 2003–2016 in Guangxi province was obtained and compared. Patients were divided into 3 ...
    • Clinical effects of a standardized Chinese herbal remedy, Qili Qiangxin, as an adjuvant treatment in heart failure: Systematic review and meta-analysis 

      Sun, Jin; Zhang, Kang; Xiong, Wen-Jing; Yang, Guo-Yan; Zhang, Yun-Jiao; Wang, Cong-Cong; Lai, Lily; Han, Mei; Ren, Jun; Lewith, George; Liu, Jianping (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2016-07-11)
      Background: Qili Qiangxin capsule is a standardized Chinese herbal treatment that is commonly used in China for heart failure (HF) alongside conventional medical care. In 2014, Chinese guidelines for the treatment of chronic HF highlighted Qili Qiangxin capsules as a potentially effective medicine. However, there is at present no high quality review to evaluate the effects and safety of Qili ...
    • Evidence synthesis of Chinese medicine for monkeypox: Suggestions from other contagious pox-like viral diseases 

      Rong, Hong-Guo; Zhang, Xiao-Wen; Han, Mei; Sun, Xin; Wu, Xiao-Dan; Lai, Xiao-Zhen; Shen, Chen; Yu, Wei-Jie; Fang, Hai; Fei, Yu-Tong; Liu, Jianping (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-03-13)
      Background: Monkeypox, a zoonotic disease caused by an Orthopoxvirus, presents an etiology similar to smallpox in humans. Currently, there are no licensed treatments for human monkeypox, so clear and urgent research on its prophylaxis and treatment is needed.<p> <p>Objective: The purpose of this study was to explore the evidence of Chinese medicine for contagious pox-like viral diseases and provide ...
    • Is traditional Chinese medicine recommended in Western medicine clinical practice guidelines in China? A systematic analysis 

      Ren, Jun; Li, Xun; Sun, Jin; Han, Mei; Yang, Guo-Yan; Li, Wen-Yuan; Robinson, Nicola; Lewith, George; Liu, Jianping (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2015-06-03)
      Background: Evidence-based medicine promotes and relies on the use of evidence in developing clinical practice guidelines (CPGs). The Chinese healthcare system includes both traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and Western medicine, which are expected to be equally reflected in Chinese CPGs. <p>Objective: To evaluate the inclusion of TCM-related information in Western medicine CPGs developed ...
    • Systematic review and meta-analysis of Chinese herbal formula Tongxie Yaofang for diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome: Evidence for clinical practice and future trials 

      Liang, Shi-Bing; Cao, Hui-Juan; Kong, Ling-Yao; Wei, Jia-Li; Robinson, Nicola; Yang, Si-Hong; Zhu, Si-Jia; Li, Yu-Qi; Fei, Yu-Tong; Han, Mei; Liu, Jianping (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-08-25)
      Introduction: Diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-D) significantly decreases the quality of life of patients and their families, and affects patients’ mental health. No specific western medications are available. Ancient classical Chinese medical texts have recognized Tongxie Yaofang (TXYF) as a therapy for diarrhea which is widely used in clinical practice. Standard TXYF prescription ...