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ReviewFrontiers in endocrinology2024

Conventional and complementary alternative medicine therapies for renal anemia: a literature review.

Ching-Ming Lu, Yuan-Hsuan Hsu, I-Hsin Lin, Ko-Lin Kuo, Jian-Fu Liao, Hui-Fen Huang, Ping-Hsun Lu

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Review in Frontiers in endocrinology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

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3 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

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7 authors.

Ching-Ming Lu *School of Post-Baccalaureate Chinese Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan.
Yuan-Hsuan Hsu *School of Post-Baccalaureate Chinese Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan.
I-Hsin Lin *School of Post-Baccalaureate Chinese Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan.
Ko-Lin KuoDivision of Nephrology, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, New Taipei, Taiwan.
Jian-Fu LiaoDivision of Nephrology, Tai An Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
Hui-Fen HuangSchool of Post-Baccalaureate Chinese Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan.
Ping-Hsun LuSchool of Post-Baccalaureate Chinese Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Renal anemia stems mainly from chronic inflammation with elevated hepcidin levels, iron deficiency, and reduced red blood cell lifespan. Inadequate erythropoietin (EPO) production, worsened kidney function, leads to symptoms such as low energy, fatigue, and impaired physical function, significantly affecting patients' quality of life. We conducted a comprehensive search across electronic databases including PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure, Airiti library, and Wanfang, to compile recent clinical trials and pilot studies on conventional and complementary alternative medicine approaches for renal anemia. This discussion focuses on the hypoxia-inducible factor prolyl hydroxylase domain (HIF-PHD) axis theory, from lab research to clinical applications. It explores non-extracorporeal treatments for renal anemia, including pharmaceutical interventions, dietary strategies, and complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). The article details the effects of Roxadustat, Ferumoxytol, and Epodion. Clinical studies show that modulating the gut microbiome can reduce inflammation and improve renal anemia. Clinical trials suggest that CAM therapy can improve renal anemia through mechanisms such as enhanced iron metabolism, anti-inflammatory effects, reduced hepcidin levels, and increased EPO and HIF expressions. By synthesizing this information, the review aims to furnish valuable insights and treatment recommendations aimed at ameliorating renal anemia in individuals grappling with chronic kidney disease.

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AnemiaComplementary TherapiesRenal Insufficiency, ChronicHumanschronic kidney diseasecomplementary and alternative medicineconventional medical therapydietary supplementdiet controlrenal anemia

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PMID39911241
PMCPMC11797209

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