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SynthesisFrontiers in pharmacology2024

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Xuqin Du, Yong Chen, Ruodai Zhang, Lipeng Shi, Yi Ren

Abstract readSystematic Review
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Synthesis in Frontiers in pharmacology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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2citing papers in PubMed
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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

2 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Xuqin DuSchool of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chongqing University of Chinese Medicine, Chongqing, China.
Yong ChenDepartment of Classic Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chongqing Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Chongqing, China.
Ruodai ZhangCollege of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.
Lipeng ShiDepartment of Classic Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chongqing Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Chongqing, China.
Yi RenDepartment of Classic Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chongqing Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Chongqing, China.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: The inflammatory response is the main pathophysiological basis of acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) and is a key factor leading to frequent exacerbations and disease progression. Suppressing the inflammatory response can improve pulmonary function, prognosis, and quality of life in AECOPD patients. Purpose: To evaluate the effect of Methods: Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on the treatment of AECOPD with QHD were retrieved from eight Chinese and English electronic databases up to 31 May 2024. The quality of the studies was assessed using the Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool and the modified Jadad scale. Statistical analysis, sensitivity analysis, and publication bias assessment were performed using Stata 17.0 software. Results: A total of 40 RCTs involving 3,475 AECOPD patients were included. Compared to conventional treatment, QHD significantly improved pulmonary function, with increases in FEV1 (MD = 0.30, 95% CI: 0.26 to 0.34, Conclusion: Existing evidence suggests that QHD can significantly improve pulmonary function, suppress the expression of inflammatory mediators, and enhance clinical efficacy in AECOPD patients, with a good safety profile. Given the limitations of this study, more high-quality studies are needed to provide reliable evidence. Systematic Review Registration: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/display_record.php?RecordID=559436, identifier CRD42024559436.

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acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseinflammation mediatorsmeta-analysispulmonary functionQingjin Huatan decoctionrandomized controlled trialssystematic review

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PMID39494348
PMCPMC11528017

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