Objective: To assess the efficacy of Da Chaihu decoction combined with metformin tablets on patients with type 2 diabetes compared with metformin alone.
Methods: This systematic review and meta-analysis is written based on 2020 PRISMA Extension for Chinese Herbal Medicines 2020 (PRISMA-CHM 2020) reporting guidelines. We reviewed all the relevant studies from a search of the following databases from inception to February 2022 without any language restriction: Excerpta Medica Database (EMBASE), Google Scholar, PubMed, Cochrane Library, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), VIP Information, Wanfang Data, and the Chinese Biomedical Literature Database(CBM).
'Red Globe' table grapes are large, edible, seeded fruit with firm flesh that tastes good, but can have poor postharvest shelf-life. This study was conducted to explore the effects of products of subsp. strain F17 and strain H52 on 'Red Globe' table grapes for the enhancement of shelf-life and improvement of grape quality characteristics during postharvest storage.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF: The aim of this study was to demonstrate the association between maternal asthma and the risk of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.: A systematic search of seven databases was conducted. A meta-analysis was performed to calculate risk ratios and 95% CI using random-effects models.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFConducting polyaniline (PANI) exhibits interesting properties, such as high conductivity, reversible convertibility between redox states, and advantageous structural feature. It therefore receives ever-increasing attention for various applications. This Minireview evaluates recent studies on application of PANI for Li-ion batteries (LIBs), Li-S batteries (LSBs) and supercapacitors (SCPs).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAqueous Zn-air batteries are emerging to be ideal next-generation energy-storage devices with high safety and high energy/power densities. However, the rational design and fabrication of low-cost, highly efficient, and durable electrocatalysts on the cathode side remain highly desired. Herein, template-assisted, scalable Fe-implanted N-doped porous carbon nanotube networks (Fe-N-CNNs) have been synthesized based on an environmentally friendly template hydroxyapatite nanowires (HAP NWs).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To evaluate the effect and safety of miniscalpel-needle (MSN) on reducing the pain of myofascial pain syndrome (MPS).
Methods: We reviewed the available literatures inception up to February 2014 using Pubmed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure Database, Chinese Biomedical Database and Wanfang Database.
Results: Eight randomized controlled trials were finally identified.
Objective: To observe the inhibiting effect of acupuncture on blood lipid, myocardial hypertrophy and fibrosis in mice with hyperlipemia, and explore its possible action mechanism.
Methods: Ten inbred mice (C57) were applied. Forty ApoE(-/-) mice who removed gene of apolipoprotein E were randomly divided into a control group, a non-acupoint group, an acupoint group and a medication group.