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Effect of Panax ginseng on preventing acute respiratory tract infection: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis.

Zepeng Zhang, Peng Xu, Zhihong Wang, Daqing Zhao, Qingxia Huang, Jing Lu, Liwei Sun, Jian Wang, Xiangyan Li

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Article in Medicine, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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  1. Coronavirus Disease 2019 and Herbal Therapy: Pertinent Issues Relating to Toxicity and Standardization of Phytopharmaceuticals.Revista brasileira de farmacognosia : orgao oficial da Sociedade Brasileira de Farmacognosia · 2021
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5 · Who and what money

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9 authors.

Zepeng ZhangResearch Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine, College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun.
Peng XuNeurology Department, College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun.
Zhihong WangInstitute of Acupuncture and Tuina, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine.
Daqing ZhaoInstitute of Acupuncture and Tuina, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine.
Qingxia HuangResearch Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine, College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun.
Jing LuResearch Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine, College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun.
Liwei SunResearch Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine, College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun.
Jian WangNeurology Department, College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun.
Xiangyan LiInstitute of Acupuncture and Tuina, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine.ORCID 0000-0001-6780-6314

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAcute respiratory tract infection (ARTI) should be deeply concerned all over the world. Panax ginseng (ginseng) as traditional Chinese medicine is widely used in the treatment and health care for respiratory diseases. However, only one similar systematic review based on common cold has been published in 2011. New studies have occurred and a new systematic evaluation which could describe ARTI is needed. METHODS AND ANALYSIS: We will search for randomized control trials of ginseng on preventing acute respiratory tract infection in the following 8 databases: Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), MEDLINE, EMBASE, AMED (via OVID) and 4 Chinese databases (Chinese Biomedical Literature Database, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Chinese Science and Technology Periodical Database, and Wan fang Database). The time is limited from the construction of the library to April 2020. The selection of studies, data extraction and quality of assessment will be conducted independently by 2 reviewers. The morbidity of ARTI by assessing self-report, caregiver report or clinical confirmation will be considered as the primary outcome. ARTI-related death among children or adults, other adverse events, absenteeism, laboratory-confirmed infection will be regarded as secondary outcome. All reported side effects and adverse events will be included as safety outcomes. Standard meta-analysis will be performed using Rev Man software V5.3.

resultsThis study will provide a better understanding of the association between P ginseng and ARTI.

conclusionThis systematic review may offer stronger evidences for the clinicians to prevent the patients from ARTI and update the former one based on basic diseases and the safety. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER: CRD42020181317.

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Meta-Analysis as TopicPanaxPhytotherapyResearch DesignSystematic Reviews as TopicAcute DiseaseDrugs, Chinese HerbalHumansPlant ExtractsRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicRespiratory Tract InfectionsDrugs, Chinese HerbalPlant Extracts

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PMCPMC7302639

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