Publications by authors named "Xin Yan Jin"
Shengmai San (SMS) is a traditional Chinese medicine formula used for supplementing and and can mitigate symptoms related to malignant arrhythmia and heart failure. This systematic review aimed at exploring the effectiveness and safety of SMS for viral myocarditis (VMC). Eight databases from their inception to June 2023 were searched to identified randomized controlled trials (RCTs) focusing on SMS for VMC.
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- The study investigated the efficacy and safety of Shufeng Jiedu (SFJD) capsules for managing mild to moderate COVID-19 symptoms through a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial conducted in China from May to December 2022.
- A total of 407 participants completed the trial, with those taking SFJD experiencing faster symptom relief, with a median time of 7 days compared to 8 days for the placebo group.
- The SFJD group also showed significant reductions in fever and headache symptoms, and no serious adverse events occurred during the trial.
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- Post-viral olfactory dysfunction (PVOD) is a common symptom of long COVID that lacks effective treatments, prompting a systematic review of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for potential solutions.
- The review included various studies evaluating TCM, specifically acupuncture and acupoint injection, which demonstrated some effectiveness for PVOD, although the overall quality of evidence was deemed low.
- While some trials showed positive outcomes, more rigorous and well-designed studies are necessary to confirm the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture and acupoint injection in treating PVOD.
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- Chronic fatigue is a key symptom of long COVID, and this study investigates how Traditional, Complementary, and Integrative Medicine (TCIM) can help alleviate this fatigue.* -
- Thirteen randomized controlled trials (RCTs) with a total of 1,632 participants were analyzed, revealing that some herbal treatments, like Bufei Huoxue capsules and Ludangshen liquid, showed potential in reducing fatigue levels.* -
- However, the overall evidence is considered low to very low in quality due to bias concerns, indicating a need for more extensive and higher-quality studies to validate these findings.*
Aims: This study aimed to synthesize the evidence of the comparative effectiveness and safety of () preparations combined with renin-angiotensin system inhibitors (RASi) for diabetic kidney disease (DKD).
Methods: Eight databases were searched from their inception to May 2023. Systematic reviews (SRs) of preparations combined with RASi for DKD were identified.
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- * A total of 13 systematic reviews (SRs) covering 265 studies with over 33,000 participants were analyzed, focusing on acupoint stimulation, although most studies were of low quality and many included non-randomized trials.
- * The findings indicated that TCM external interventions were significantly more effective than placebo for maintaining smoking abstinence over 6 months to 1 year, and they also helped reduce nicotine withdrawal symptoms without serious adverse events reported.
Approximately 59 % of patients with breast cancer with one or two sentinel lymph nodes (1-2 SLN) macrometastases do not benefit from axillary lymph node dissection (ALND), which may also incur morbidities. It is necessary to evaluate the association between various clinicopathological characteristics and non-sentinel lymph node metastases (non-SLNM) in patients with breast cancer with 1-2 SLN macrometastases, and determine whether they 1-2 should avoid ALND. Eight electronic literature databases (PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Chinese Scientific Journal, Wanfang, and Chinese Biomedical Literature) were searched from their inception to June 30, 2023, and two reviewers independently extracted the data and assessed the risk of bias.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: As ultrasound-guided percutaneous liver biopsy (PLB) has become a standard and important method in the management of liver disease in our country, a periodical audit of the major complications is needed.
Aim: To determine the annual incidence of major complications following ultrasound-guided PLB and to identify variables that are significantly associated with an increased risk of major complications.
Methods: A total of 1857 consecutive cases of PLB were included in our hospital from January 2021 to December 2021.
Background: Radiotherapy and chemotherapy are used to improve survival in colorectal cancer but adverse effects can be a problem. Severe adverse effects may result in dose reduction or cessation of treatment, which have an impact on survival. Coriolus versicolor (Trametes versicolor or 'Turkey Tail') mushroom and its extracts have been used by cancer patients to help with adverse effects.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTo provide a low-cost photocatalyst and new methodology for the utilization of waste rice noodle (WRN), a carbon quantum dots/zinc oxide (CQDs/ZnO) composite using WRN as the raw material was synthesized and characterized. The CQDs/ZnO composite based on WRN exhibited a highly efficient photocatalytic degradation effect on various organic pollutants and could be a good alternative for commercial ZnO. For methylene blue, the CQDs/ZnO composite showed a good degradation rate of 99.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPercutaneous ultrasound and endoscopic ultrasound-guided biopsy of solid pancreatic lesions: An analysis of 1074 lesions.
Hepatobiliary Pancreat Dis Int
June 2023
Backgrounds: Percutaneous ultrasound (US) and endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided pancreatic biopsies are widely accepted in the diagnosis of pancreatic diseases. Studies comparing the diagnostic performance of US- and EUS-guided pancreatic biopsies are lacking. This study aimed to evaluate and compare the diagnostic yields of US- and EUS-guided pancreatic biopsies and identify the risk factors for inconclusive biopsies.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIn this work, a cost-effective wax was synthesized from waste cooking oil (WCO), and its properties including melting point, color, hardness, combustion performance and micro-morphology were tested and analyzed. The obtained results showed that the epoxy waste cooking oil had lighter color, higher melting point and hardness than that of original WCO, which could be used as wax. Moreover, introducing stearic acid further improved the performances of WCO-based wax.
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- Henoch-Schönlein purpura nephritis (HSPN) is a common kidney condition in children that can lead to chronic renal failure in 15-20% of cases, and Huaiqihuang (HQH) herbal medicine is often used to treat it alongside conventional treatments.
- A study reviewed several randomized controlled trials to assess the effectiveness and safety of HQH in children with HSPN, finding that HQH combined with conventional medicine improved clinical outcomes compared to conventional medicine alone.
- The results indicated significant improvements in cure rates and reductions in urine abnormalities without serious side effects, suggesting that HQH may serve as a beneficial complementary therapy, though further high-quality research is needed.
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- The study aimed to analyze infection control behaviors and the use of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and modern treatments among respondents in an online survey during the COVID-19 pandemic in China.
- Conducted from February to May 2021, the survey included 341 respondents who shared their experiences with symptoms, testing, and treatment approaches.
- Findings showed that the majority of respondents had no symptoms and engaged in various prevention methods, with significant usage of both TCM and modern medicine, indicating a need for larger studies to better understand TCM practices in clinical settings.
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- This study explored how serum uric acid (SUA) levels relate to the risk of dying from any cause and specifically from cardiovascular issues in patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis (PD).
- A systematic review was conducted, analyzing 14 cohort studies with a total of 24,022 PD patients, focusing on both prospective and retrospective data.
- Results showed that higher SUA levels in prospective studies correlated with increased mortality risk, whereas retrospective studies did not find significant associations between SUA levels and mortality.
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- The WHO declared COVID-19 a pandemic on March 11th, prompting many clinical trials globally, with this study aimed at reviewing their characteristics to reduce redundancy.
- A total of 393 studies were analyzed, predominantly from mainland China, focusing mainly on therapeutic effects, with random controlled trials making up over half of the research.
- Issues like improper outcome setting and recruitment delays suggest that many studies may not reach completion, highlighting the need for better strategies and data sharing during health emergencies.