Add-on effect of the Guizhi Fuling formula for management of reduced fertility potential in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Background: Guizhi Fuling (GZFL) pill, a traditional Chinese herbal formula including , , , , and , has been widely applied in the management of gynecological diseases.

Objective: To evaluate the add-on effect of the GZFL formula for treating reduced fertility potential in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) by conducting a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Methods: Two reviewers independently searched the PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Wanfang, SinoMed, and CKNI databases until 09/11/2022.

Postoperative acute kidney injury and early and long-term mortality in acute aortic dissection patients: A meta-analysis.

Objective: To evaluate the impact of postoperative acute kidney injury (AKI) on early and long-term mortality in patients with acute aortic dissection by conducting a meta-analysis.

Methods: An extensive literature search was performed in PubMed and Embase databases until February 15, 2020. Observational studies that reported the associations between postoperative AKI and early (in-hospital and within 30 days) or long-term mortality in patients with acute aortic dissection were included.

Circulating dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate level and cardiovascular or all-cause mortality in the elderly population: a meta-analysis.

Studies have yielded contradictory results concerning the association between dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEAS) and mortality in the elderly population. This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the association of low serum DHEAS level with cardiovascular or all-cause mortality in the elderly population. A comprehensive literature search was conducted in PubMed and Embase databases up to 4 February, 2019.

Efficacy and safety of motherwort injection add-on therapy to carboprost tromethamine for prevention of post-partum blood loss: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Motherwort (YiMuCao), a traditional Chinese herb, has been shown beneficial effects for women's diseases. This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of motherwort injection add-on therapy to carboprost tromethamine for prevention of post-partum blood loss. A systematic literature search was conducted in PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, CNKI, VIP and Wanfang from their inception to December 2017.

Mechanical properties of a resin-modified glass ionomer cement for luting: effect of adding spherical silica filler.

This study investigated the effects of spherical silica filler (SSF) on the workability and mechanical properties of resin-modified glass ionomer cements for luting (RMGICL). Varying powder/liquid ratios (P/L=2.0, 2.

Correlation between craniofacial and condylar path asymmetry.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the correlation between the condylar path length and craniofacial morphology in patients with mandibular prognathism and deviation, and investigate changes in the condylar path length and temporomandibular joint disorders after intraoral vertical ramus osteotomy (IVRO).

Patients And Methods: Sixteen Japanese patients exhibiting mandibular prognathism and deviation were studied. For their correction, all patients underwent IVRO.

Flexural performance of flowable versus conventional light-cured composite resins in a long-term in vitro study.

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the flexural strength, flexural modulus, modulus of resilience, and water sorption of four flowable light-cured composite resins (FCRs). Results were then compared with four conventional composite resins (CCRs) and a minifilled hybrid light-cured composite resin, which served as a control. Twenty specimens were flexural tested immediately after curing, while others were stored in water at 37 degrees C for 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, or 1 year before flexural testing.