Review
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Hye Won Lee, Lin Ang, Myeong Soo Lee
Summary: This study demonstrated significant effects of ginseng in reducing hot flashes, menopausal symptoms, and improving quality of life in menopausal women. However, neither Korean red ginseng nor ginseng appeared to have direct effects on sexual dysfunction, hormones or biomarkers, or endometrial thickness. More rigorous randomized controlled trials are needed to overcome current limitations.
COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES IN CLINICAL PRACTICE
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Fatai A. Adewuyi, Pablo Knobel, Priyanka Gogna, Payam Dadvand
Summary: This systematic review found that green prescriptions can have positive effects on psychological health and wellbeing, cardiometabolic health, physical activity, and inflammation. However, there is a lack of studies on the effects of green prescriptions on orthopedic conditions, pain, and recovery from exhaustion disorder. More research with larger sample sizes and objective measures is needed.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Oncology
Caterina Caminiti, Maria Antonietta Annunziata, Paola Di Giulio, Luciano Isa, Paola Mosconi, Maria Giulia Nanni, Michela Piredda, Claudio Verusio, Francesca Diodati, Giuseppe Maglietta, Rodolfo Passalacqua
Summary: This meta-analysis of RCTs found that replacing face-to-face hospital care with telemedicine did not worsen psychosocial outcomes for adult cancer patients, and in fact, showed significant improvements in quality of life, anxiety, and distress. However, more research is needed to determine the impact on depression and the specific patient population that may benefit the most from telemedicine in oncology.
Review
Environmental Studies
Claudio D. Rosa, Talisson S. Chaves, Silvia Collado, Lincoln R. Larson, KangJae Jerry Lee, Christiana C. Profice
Summary: This systematic review examined the effect of horticultural interventions on depressive symptoms. The findings suggest that some horticultural interventions can effectively reduce depressive symptoms in adults and are safe to use as a complementary strategy. However, further research is needed to understand the impact of participant and intervention characteristics on the effectiveness of horticultural interventions.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Oncology
Wun-Ting Luo, Tsai-Wei Huang
Summary: Systematic review and meta-analysis suggest that ginseng consumption can alleviate cancer-related fatigue (CRF) and has certain benefits in improving quality of life, especially physical well-being.
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Pim Peter Valentijn, Liza Tymchenko, Teddy Jacobson, Jakob Kromann, Claus W. Biermann, Mohamed Atef AlMoslemany, Rosa Ymkje Arends
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of digital health interventions for people with musculoskeletal pain conditions. The results showed that digital health interventions have a positive impact on reducing pain, improving functioning, and self-management. However, there is limited research on the effects in other areas.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Ning Dai, Fang-fang Zhao, Min Fang, Feng-lan Pu, Ling-yao Kong, Jian-ping Liu
Summary: This study evaluated the lipid-lowering effect and safety of Gynostemma pentaphyllum (GP) used alone or as adjunctive therapy for dyslipidemia. The findings suggest that GP has a similar effect as lipid-lowering agents in regulating serum lipids, but is inferior to red yeast rice.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Juan Jose Garcia Sanchez, Juliette Thompson, David A. Scott, Rachel Evans, Naveen Rao, Elisabeth Sorstadius, Glen James, Stephen Nolan, Eric T. Wittbrodt, Alyshah Abdul Sultan, Bergur V. Stefansson, Dan Jackson, Keith R. Abrams
Summary: Contemporary data suggest that augmenting RAAS inhibitors with new drug classes has the potential to improve clinical outcomes in a broad range of patients with CKD.
ADVANCES IN THERAPY
(2022)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Yuhao He, Li Yang, Chunlian Qian, Tong Li, Zhengyuan Su, Qiang Zhang, Xiangqing Hou
Summary: This study conducts a comprehensive summary of the traits, efficacy, and moderating factors of conversational agent interventions (CAIs) for a range of mental health problems, using a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. The findings demonstrate that CAIs have significant short-term effects in improving various mental health outcomes, but the long-term effects are not statistically significant. Personalization and empathic response are critical facilitators of efficacy, and longer duration of interaction with conversational agents is associated with larger effect sizes. CAIs are proven effective and easily acceptable interventions for individuals with mental health problems, and their clinical implementation can optimize mental health services.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Thomas Y. T. Lam, Max F. K. Cheung, Yasmin L. Munro, Kong Meng Lim, Dennis Shung, Joseph J. Y. Sung
Summary: The number of AI studies in medicine is rapidly increasing, but there is a lack of clear quantification of the clinical benefits. This systematic review of RCTs found that AI-assisted tools showed improved performance in clinical practice, but the available RCTs are limited and heterogeneous. More RCTs integrating AI-assisted tools into clinical practice are needed to advance the role of AI in medicine.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Margarita Ravinskaya, Jos H. Verbeek, Miranda Langendam, Joost G. Daams, Carel T. J. Hulshof, Ira Madan, Suzanne M. M. Verstappen, Marije Hagendijk, Regina Kunz, Jan L. Hoving
Summary: This study aimed to investigate how work participation outcomes are measured in randomized controlled trials internationally and across disciplines. A total of 269 trials reporting on 435 work participation outcomes from 2014 to 2019 were identified, with outcomes grouped into four main categories: employment status, absence from work, at-work productivity loss, and employability. Extensive variability existed in the measurement methods and instruments used across all categories, highlighting the need for a Core Outcome Set for work participation.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Yu Wang, Cassi N. Uffelman, Robert E. Bergia, Caroline M. Clark, Jason B. Reed, Tzu-Wen L. Cross, Stephen R. Lindemann, Minghua Tang, Wayne W. Campbell
Summary: Emerging research indicates the importance of gut microbiota in mediating the relationship between meat intake and human health outcomes. This study aimed to assess the available scientific literature on this topic and found that meat intake has differential effects on gut microbiota composition, but the patterns of microbial responses vary across studies. More well-designed prospective studies and full-feeding RCTs are needed to further investigate the relationships and effects of consuming different meat subtypes on gut microbiota.
ADVANCES IN NUTRITION
(2023)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Jaimon T. Kelly, Lynette Law, Keshia R. De Guzman, Ingrid J. Hickman, Hannah L. Mayr, Katrina L. Campbell, Centaine L. Snoswell, Daniel Erku
Summary: This study evaluated the cost-effectiveness of telehealth-delivered nutrition interventions for adults with chronic disease. The findings suggest that these interventions, especially those using mobile health modalities, are cost-effective from a health perspective.
Review
Sport Sciences
Vivien Hohberg, Reinhard Fuchs, Markus Gerber, David Kunzler, Sarah Paganini, Oliver Faude
Summary: Blended care interventions have the potential to promote physical activity, but their characteristics show high heterogeneity. Different combinations of therapist-guided and digital interventions, as well as various underlying theories and behavior change techniques, are used. Compared to control groups, blended care interventions generally have small effects.
SPORTS MEDICINE-OPEN
(2022)
Review
Infectious Diseases
Sarah C. J. Jorgensen, Simona Miljanic, Najla Tabbara, Deborah Somanader, Christopher L. Y. Tse, Charmaine De Castro, Isabelle Malhame, Stephen E. LapinskY, Lisa Burry
Summary: This study demonstrates the widespread exclusion of pregnant and breastfeeding people from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating interventions for infectious diseases.
CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTION
(2022)
Letter
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Hye Won Lee, Lin Ang, Myeong Soo Lee
EXPLORE-THE JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND HEALING
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Vincent C. H. Chung, Fai Fai Ho, Lixing Lao, Jianping Liu, Myeong Soo Lee, Kam Wa Chan, Per Nilsen
Summary: This study provides an overview of the implementation of traditional, complementary, and integrative medicine (TCIM) services and the introduction of evidence-based practice in TCIM. Experiences in China and the United States show different policy priorities at different stages of TCIM implementation. Multi-level interventions can facilitate the integration of TCIM services into conventional healthcare systems.
Letter
Anesthesiology
Tae-Hun Kim, Myeong Soo Lee, Boram Lee, Stephen Birch, Terje Alraek
Editorial Material
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Arya Nielsen, Marsha Handel, Jennifer A. M. Stone, Myeong Soo Lee
INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Ye-Seul Lee, Song-Yi Kim, Hyangsook Lee, Younbyoung Chae, Myeong Soo Lee
Summary: This study aims to improve the reporting quality of sham acupuncture in clinical trials to accurately evaluate the adequacy of the procedure. A three-stage online Delphi survey was conducted to select the final checklist, which consists of 23 items in six categories. This checklist, called ACURATE, is an extension of CONSORT and should be used in conjunction with STRICTA to enhance replicability and enable a precise appraisal of sham needling procedures.
JOURNAL OF EVIDENCE BASED MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Boram Lee, Chan-Young Kwon, Ye-Seul Lee, Terje Alraek, Stephen Birch, Hye Won Lee, Lin Ang, Myeong Soo Lee
Summary: This bibliometric analysis provides a comprehensive overview of the development and global trends of sham acupuncture research to date, suggesting directions for future research.
COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES IN MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Lin Ang, Hee-Jung Kim, Jeong-Weon Heo, Tae-Young Choi, Hye Won Lee, Jong-In Kim, Myeong Soo Lee
Summary: This review examined the effects of acupuncture on trigeminal neuralgia and found that compared to carbamazepine, acupuncture can improve pain scores, response rates, frequency of pain attacks, and adverse effects in patients with trigeminal neuralgia. However, further research is needed to confirm these findings as the quality of evidence is low.
COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES IN CLINICAL PRACTICE
(2023)
Editorial Material
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Tae-Hun Kim, Jung Won Kang, Myeong Soo Lee
INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE RESEARCH
(2023)
Editorial Material
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Tae-Hun Kim, Stephen Birch, Terje Alraek, Myeong Soo Lee
INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Tae-Hun Kim, Myeong Soo Lee, Stephen Birch, Terje Alraek, Arne Johan Norheim, Jung Won Kang
Summary: This systematic review on case reports of acupuncture-related adverse events found that while the number of publications in this field has increased, the information provided is often insufficient. Many case reports lack the necessary details to assess causality and do not adhere to reporting guidelines. This highlights the importance of developing guidelines for future case reports to improve reporting quality.
Article
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Ye-Seul Lee, Song-Yi Kim, Hyangsook Lee, Younbyoung Chae, Myeong Soo Lee
Summary: This paper introduces the ACURATE checklist, an extension of CONSORT, for reporting acupuncture trials and experiments involving real and sham acupuncture needles. The checklist focuses on clear depiction of sham needling procedures to enhance replicability and accurate evaluation. Researchers are encouraged to use ACURATE in trials and reviews involving sham acupuncture to improve reporting of sham acupuncture procedures.
JOURNAL OF ACUPUNCTURE AND MERIDIAN STUDIES
(2023)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Lin Ang, Jung Tae Kim, Kibong Kim, Hye Won Lee, Jun-Yong Choi, Eunseop Kim, Myeong Soo Lee
Summary: This review evaluates the effectiveness of acupuncture (AT) in children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The meta-analysis of 14 studies suggests that AT, as an add-on or standalone treatment, can improve behavior problems, learning problems, hyperactivity-impulsivity, and hyperactivity symptoms in ADHD patients. However, more studies with proper methodology are needed to validate the efficacy of AT interventions.
MEDICINA-LITHUANIA
(2023)