Transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation for prevention of postoperative urinary retention: A systematic review.

Introduction: Transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (TEAS) has been proposed for postoperative urinary retention (POUR). This meta-analysis evaluated the effect of TEAS in preventing POUR.

Methods: Databases were searched until February 6, 2023.

Notoginsenoside R1 alleviates TNF-α-induced pancreatic β-cell Min6 apoptosis and dysfunction through up-regulation of miR-29a.

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disorder that seriously harms human health. Notoginsenoside R1 (NGR1) can be used in various diseases. We explored consequents of NGR1 on tumour necrosis factor (TNF)-α-stimulated Min6 and rat primary islets β cells.

Xiaoyao pill for treatment of functional dyspepsia in perimenopausal women with depression.

Aim: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of the Xiaoyao pill for treatment of functional dyspepsia (FD) associated with perimenopausal depression.

Methods: This was a double-blind, randomized, controlled trial including 180 patients with FD accompanied by depression that were divided into two groups of 90. Patients in the treatment group received oral administration of the Xiaoyao pill for soothing the liver and activating the spleen, and patients in the control group received a placebo.