Review
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Ting Mao, Liudi Yang, Haofeng Xiong, Xin Hu, Tong Su, Wenxin Chen
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of different drug therapy methods for treating oral submucous fibrosis (OSF), including increasing mouth opening, reducing VAS score, decreasing lesion area, minimizing side effects, and determining effective proportion. The results showed that oral Chinese herbal medicine formulas (OC) combined with intralesional Salvia miltiorrhiza (ISM) were the most effective treatment in improving mouth opening. In terms of reducing burning pain, the combination of intralesional steroids (IS) and oral Salvia miltiorrhiza (OSM) was found to be more effective than other methods. The study concludes that OC and SM can be employed by clinicians for treating OSF effectively.
Review
Neurosciences
Kun Niu, Ying-Lian Liu, Fan Yang, Yong Wang, Xia-Zhi Zhou, Qing Qu
Summary: Traditional Chinese Exercise (TCE) shows clinical benefits in improving muscle strength and physical function for sarcopenia, with better results in chair stand test, squatting-to-standing test, gait speed, muscle strength, and no adverse events reported.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROSCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Hui Zheng, Song Jin, Yin-Li Shen, Wen-Yan Peng, Kun Ye, Tai-Chun Tang, Jun Zhao, Min Chen, Zhi-Gang Li
Summary: This study found that Chinese herbal medicine is effective in relieving IBS symptoms but may cause a higher rate of adverse events compared to placebo. The findings were confirmed through trial sequential analysis with sufficient information size.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Rongrong Zhou, Yujiao Zheng, Xuedong An, De Jin, Fengmei Lian, Xiaolin Tong
Summary: A new clinical strategy of dosage modification for Traditional Chinese Medicine prescriptions was proposed to evaluate clinical efficacy and guide clinical medication. The study analyzed two randomized controlled trials to explore key indications and appropriate critical values for dosage modification in the treatment of newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Yongliang Jia, Guoying Gao, Siu-wai Leung
Summary: A network meta-analysis compared the efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine injections (TCMIs) and conventional drugs in treating angina pectoris. The study found that TCMIs appear to be efficacious for angina pectoris, but further evaluation with high-quality clinical trials is necessary.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Oncology
Yihong Liu, Brian H. May, Anna J. Hyde, Yihan He, Xinfeng Guo, Anthony Lin Zhang, Chuanjian Lu, Charlie Changli Xue, Haibo Zhang
Summary: This systematic review evaluated the clinical evidence for topically applied Chinese herbal medicines (CHMs) as adjunctive treatments for cancer pain management. The results showed that adding topical CHMs to conventional analgesic medications could improve outcomes for pain intensity, some other pain-related outcomes, and measures of quality of life.
INTEGRATIVE CANCER THERAPIES
(2023)
Article
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Yuqing Hu, Sichun Gu, Xiaolei Yuan, Hui Li, Canxing Yuan, Qing Ye
Summary: This study aims to evaluate the therapeutic effect of treating Parkinson's disease at different stages using traditional Chinese medicine and to provide evidence for the development of a standardized scheme of diagnosis and treatment.
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Shanshan Lin, Qingyang Shi, Zhao Ge, Yangxi Liu, Yawen Cao, Ying Yang, Zhiqiang Zhao, Yingfei Bi, Yazhu Hou, Shuai Wang, Xianliang Wang, Jingyuan Mao
Summary: This study compared the efficacy and safety of different Traditional Chinese Medicine Injections (TCMIs) for treating Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF) through a Bayesian network meta-analysis. Results showed that combining qualified TCMIs with conventional treatment was more effective than using conventional treatment alone, with CT + XML and CT + SM potentially optimal. Safety of TCMIs needs further observation and conclusions require verification through more large-sample, double-blind, multi-center RCTs.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Fuxing Li, Mei Han, Jiayu Zhang, Jingru Ji, Yanfei Wu, Junni Wei
Summary: This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) combined with mifepristone and misoprostol on the complete abortion rate and duration of vaginal bleeding. A total of 73 randomized controlled trials were included, and the results showed that certain TCMs could significantly improve the complete abortion rate and shorten the duration of vaginal bleeding.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Xuele Liu, Minyao Ge, Xinyu Zhai, Yang Xiao, Yaheng Zhang, Ziling Xu, Zhiguang Zhou, Zubing Mei, Xuejun Yang
Summary: This study aimed to update the evidence on the efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in treating diabetic kidney disease (DKD). The results showed that TCM combined with Western medicine significantly improved renal function indices, blood glucose, and lipid profiles compared to Western medicine alone.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Xiankun Zhao, Yuxiao Fang, Jing Ye, Feng Qin, Wenzhu Lu, Hanlin Gong
Summary: The meta-analysis demonstrates that modified Runchang-Tang treatment is effective and safe for functional constipation. Additional well-designed randomized controlled trials are needed to confirm these findings.
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Kaile Ma, Lijuan Zhou, Yanjiao Zhang, Jingyi Zhao, Chensi Yao, Chuanxi Tian, Min Li
Summary: This study comprehensively analyzed the clinical randomized controlled trials of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) combined with conventional western medicine (CWM) in treating type 2 diabetes (T2DM) over the past ten years. The results showed that TCM combined with CWM had significant effects on reducing fasting blood glucose (FBG), 2-hour postprandial blood glucose (2hPG), and clinical efficacy compared to western medicines alone. The study provides specific suggestions for clinical guidance on treating T2DM.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Psychiatry
Wen-Wang Rao, Juan-Juan Yang, Han Qi, Sha Sha, Wei Zheng, Ling Zhang, Gabor S. Ungvari, Chee H. Ng, Yu-Tao Xiang
Summary: The study concluded that traditional Chinese herbal medicine (TCM) was more effective in treating antipsychotic-related constipation compared to Western medicine (WM) with fewer side effects, such as rash.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Jiansheng Li, Xue-qing Yu, Yang Xie, Shu-guang Yang, Limin Zhao, Miao Zhou, Yong Meng
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) treatment for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). The results showed that TCM treatment significantly reduced acute exacerbations, improved pulmonary function, health-related quality of life, exercise capacity, and symptoms, with acceptable side-effects.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Qing Wang, Hui Ye, Qiu-qin Wang, Wei-tong Li, Bei-bei Yu, Ya-mei Bai, Gui-hua Xu
Summary: Chinese herbal medicine combined with chemotherapy shows significant improvements in white blood cell, neutrophil, hemoglobin, and platelet counts, as well as in Karnofsky performance scale score, without severe adverse events observed. High-quality randomized controlled trials with larger sample sizes are needed to further validate the efficacy and safety of this combination therapy for chemotherapy-induced leukopenia.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Letter
Psychology, Clinical
Wei Bai, Hong Cai, Yu Jin, Qinge Zhang, Teris Cheung, Zhaohui Su, Yi-Lang Tang, Chee H. Ng, Yu-Tao Xiang
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Letter
Psychology, Clinical
Yan-Jie Zhao, Yu Jin, Qinge Zhang, Zhaohui Su, Teris Cheung, Wei Zheng, Chee H. Ng, Yu-Tao Xiang
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Editorial Material
Medicine, General & Internal
Z. Su, A. Cheshmehzangi, D. McDonnell, B. L. Bentley, J. Ahmad, S. Segalo, C. P. da Veiga, Y-T Xiang
Summary: This article discusses the divergent COVID-19 control outcomes between Beijing and Shanghai, two similar metropolises, and explores the underlying reasons. The insights from this investigation aim to contribute to the development of disease prevention systems.
QJM-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Zhaohui Su, Dean McDonnell, Ali Cheshmehzangi, Barry L. Bentley, Junaid Ahmad, Sabina Segalo, Claudimar Pereira da Veiga, Yu-Tao Xiang
Summary: Media-induced war trauma has significant impacts on people's physical and psychological health, but there is a lack of research on this issue. This article aims to examine the implications of media-induced war trauma on people's health and well-being, as well as discuss the responsibilities of the media industry during and after the conflicts in Ukraine.
PERSPECTIVES ON PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Hong Cai, Yan-Jie Zhao, Fan He, Shu-Ying Li, Zong-Lei Li, Wu-Yang Zhang, Yao Zhang, Teris Cheung, Chee H. Ng, Sha Sha, Yu-Tao Xiang
Summary: This study assessed the relationship between residual depressive symptoms (RDS) and Internet addiction (IA) using network analysis among clinically stable adolescents with major psychiatric disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results showed that Internet addiction was common in this population, and the symptoms of Preoccupation with the Internet, Sad mood, and Anhedonia were the most central in the IA-RDS network model.
TRANSLATIONAL PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Correction
Psychiatry
Pan Chen, Hong Cai, Wei Bai, Zhaohui Su, Yi-Lang Tang, Gabor S. Ungvari, Chee H. Ng, Qinge Zhang, Yu-Tao Xiang
TRANSLATIONAL PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Review
Psychiatry
Pan Chen, Hong Cai, Wei Bai, Qinge Zhang, Zhaohui Su, Yi-Lang Tang, Gabor S. S. Ungvari, Chee H. H. Ng, Yu-Tao Xiang
Summary: This meta-analysis and systematic review investigated the global prevalence of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) among older adults in nursing homes and its associated factors. The study found that the pooled prevalence of MCI in nursing homes was 21.2%, and the use of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment tool was significantly associated with a higher prevalence of MCI.
TRANSLATIONAL PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Health Policy & Services
Zhaohui Su, Barry L. Bentley, Dean McDonnell, Ali Cheshmehzangi, Junaid Ahmad, Sabina Segalo, Claudimar Pereira da Veiga, Yu-Tao Xiang
Summary: China has recently introduced the Internet Information Service Algorithmic Recommendation Management Provisions, which require technology companies to remove discriminatory or biased user tags and prevent the generation or promotion of fake news through algorithms. The Provisions also allow Internet users to choose their level of algorithmic recommendations. However, the Provisions lack information on how individual users can report abuse to authorities, instead of relying on technology companies. This article discusses the need for a public-facing platform that can facilitate effective communication with authorities to address algorithmic security concerns.
HEALTH POLICY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Yun Lin, Hong Cai, Hong-Hong Liu, Xue-Jian Su, Chen-Yu Zhou, Jing Li, Yi-Lang Tang, Todd Jackson, Yu-Tao Xiang
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence and predictors of depression in patients after pacemaker implantation during the COVID-19 pandemic. It also identified specific depressive symptoms associated with quality of life using network analysis. The results showed that patients with depression were more likely to report a poor health status, severe anxiety symptoms, and fatigue. The study identified central symptoms of depression and depressive symptoms linked to quality of life, which can be targeted for interventions and preventive measures for depression in patients who have undergone pacemaker implants.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Yuan Zhou, Yuwen He, Yuening Jin, Peter Zeidman, Lianlu Gao, Bei Rong, Huan Huang, Yuan Feng, Jian Cui, Shudong Zhang, Yun Wang, Gang Wang, Yu-Tao Xiang, Huiling Wang
Summary: The current study investigated the relationship between amygdala connectivity measured before the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent stress responses during and after the pandemic. It was found that the rsFC of the right amygdala with the dorsomedial prefrontal cortex (dmPFC) was negatively correlated with stress responses during the outbreak, while the rsFC between the right amygdala and bilateral superior frontal gyri was correlated with stress responses after the outbreak. These findings suggest that amygdala connectivity may be a predisposing neurobiological feature of subsequent stress responses.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Pan Chen, Ling Zhang, Sha Sha, Mei Ieng Lam, Ka-In Lok, Ines Hang Iao Chow, Tong Leong Si, Zhaohui Su, Teris Cheung, Yuan Feng, Todd Jackson, Yu-Tao Xiang
Summary: Insomnia is prevalent among Macau residents during the COVID-19 pandemic, and it is associated with factors such as depression, anxiety, and quarantine. Insomnia is negatively associated with quality of life. Future research should focus on central symptoms of insomnia and symptoms related to quality of life to improve both insomnia and quality of life.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Tong Leong Si, Pan Chen, Ling Zhang, Sha Sha, Mei Ieng Lam, Ka-In Lok, Ines Hang Iao Chow, Jia-Xin Li, Yue-Ying Wang, Zhaohui Su, Teris Cheung, Gabor S. Ungvari, Chee H. Ng, Yuan Feng, Yu-Tao Xiang
Summary: In the summer of 2022, Macau experienced a surge of COVID-19 infections, which had serious effects on mental health and quality of life. This study examined the network structure of depressive symptoms and the interconnection between different depressive symptoms and quality of life among Macau residents during this period.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Neurosciences
Samantha E. Russell, Anna L. Wrobel, Melanie M. Ashton, Alyna Turner, Mohammadreza Mohebbi, Michael Berk, Sue Cotton, Seetal Dodd, Chee H. Ng, Gin S. Malhi, Olivia M. Dean
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the impact of post-traumatic stress disorder on treatment outcomes in patients with bipolar disorder. The results showed no significant differences in symptoms and functioning between patients with bipolar disorder alone and those with comorbid bipolar disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder.
CLINICAL PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY AND NEUROSCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Psychiatry
Dong-Bin Cai, Zhen-Juan Qin, Xian-Jun Lan, Qi-Man Liu, Xiu-De Qin, Jian-Jun Wang, Roberto Goya-Maldonado, Xing-Bing Huang, Gabor S. Ungvari, Chee H. Ng, Wei Zheng, Yu-Tao Xiang
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of accelerated intermittent theta burst stimulation (aiTBS) for patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) or bipolar depression (BD). A meta-analysis of five double-blind randomized controlled trials (RCTs) found that active aiTBS showed greater response in treating major depressive episodes in MDD or BD patients compared to sham stimulation. This provides preliminary evidence for the effectiveness of active aiTBS in treating major depressive episodes.
ASIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Chih-Ken Chen, Shu-Yu Yang, Seon-Cheol Park, Ok-Jin Jang, Xiaomin Zhu, Yu-Tao Xiang, Wen-Chen Ouyang, Afzal Javed, M. Nasar Sayeed Khan, Sandeep Grover, Ajit Avasthi, Roy Abraham Kallivayalil, Kok Yoon Chee, Norliza Chemi, Takahiro A. Kato, Kohei Hayakawa, Pornjira Pariwatcharakul, Margarita Maramis, Lakmi Seneviratne, Kang Sim, Wai Kwong Tang, Tin Oo, Norman Sartorius, Chay-Hoon Tan, Mian-Yoon Chong, Yong Chon Park, Naotaka Shinfuku, Shih-Ku Lin
Summary: This study investigated the distribution of mood stabilizer prescriptions for different psychiatric diagnoses in 10 Asian countries and found that mood stabilizers are commonly prescribed for conditions other than bipolar disorder, with schizophrenia and other non-mood psychotic disorders being the most common diagnosis. Valproic acid was the most frequently used medication.
ASIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Yao Xiao, Fay Y. Womer, Shuai Dong, Rongxin Zhu, Ran Zhang, Jingyu Yang, Luheng Zhang, Juan Liu, Weixiong Zhang, Zhongchun Liu, Xizhe Zhang, Fei Wang
Summary: The study developed a precision medicine framework for depression based on neuroimaging and achieved promising results in clinical practice. By utilizing subtype classification and precise rTMS treatment, the research provides new insights into individualized diagnosis and treatment of depression.
ASIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY
(2024)
Article
Psychiatry
Jasper Voeckel, Nele Spitznagel, Anna Markser, Christine Sigrist, Julian Koenig
Summary: There is a lack of evidence on the effectiveness of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) treatment for adolescent depression, and no published studies were found on the use of tDCS in youth with depression. The reasons for this scarcity of evidence in light of existing regulatory frameworks and technical challenges are discussed.
ASIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY
(2024)