• 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 ...
    • 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 ...