Sarcopenia Is a Prognostic Factor of Adverse Effects and Mortality in Patients With Tumour: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Background: The relationship between sarcopenia and the prognosis of patients with tumours who received radio- and/or chemotherapy still needs to be determined. In this study, we aim to investigate the relationship between sarcopenia and adverse effects and mortality in patients with tumours that received radio- and/or chemotherapy, stratified by study design, tumour category, the method sarcopenia assessed, treatment options, study location and among other factors.

Methods: PubMed, Web of Science and Embase were searched from inception to 15 August 2024, without language restrictions and with a manual search of references for additional articles retrieval.

Safety and efficacy of traditional Chinese manual therapy for cervicogenic dizziness: study protocol for a randomized, controlled, multicenter trial.

Background: Cervicogenic dizziness is a clinical syndrome characterized by neck pain and dizziness, which has a rising incidence in recent years. In China, manual therapy has been widely used in the treatment of cervicogenic dizziness, but there is no high-quality medical evidence to support its effectiveness and safety. The purpose of this study was to assess the safety and efficacy of Shi's manual therapy (SMT) on the treatment of cervicogenic dizziness.

Impact of Chinese herbal medicine on sarcopenia in enhancing muscle mass, strength, and function: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Sarcopenia has become important to the public health with the increase in the aging population in society. However, the therapeutic effects of conventional approaches, including pharmacotherapy, exercise, and nutritional intervention, are far from satisfactory. Chinese herbal medicine is a new treatment format with interesting possibilities in sarcopenia has been widely practiced.

A bibliometric analysis of inflammation in sarcopenia from 2007 to 2022.

Objective: In recent years, the impact of inflammation regulation on the progression of sarcopenia has garnered significant attention in research. However, there has been a lack of bibliometric analysis on the literature pertaining to inflammation in sarcopenia. This study was designed for the purpose of exploring the current research trends in this field as well as general situations and hot spots through bibliometric analysis.

Efficacy and safety of Tuina (Chinese Therapeutic Massage) for knee osteoarthritis: A randomized, controlled, and crossover design clinical trial.

Background: Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a highly prevalent joint disease among the middle-aged and elderly population that can lead to pain, functional impairment, decreased quality of life, and a large number of medical expenses. Physical therapy is one of the main treatment methods for KOA. In China, Tuina has been widely used in the treatment of KOA, but up to now, there is no high-quality medical evidence to support its effectiveness and safety.