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Physical activity interventions for older adults – an overview of systematic reviews [PDF]

BMC Public Health
Background The proportion of people meeting recommended physical activity (PA) guidelines declines with age. Older adults who are physically inactive have an increased risk of: all-cause mortality; chronic diseases; injury and reduced cognitive ...
Jo Canneaux, Richard A. Sharpe, Noreen Orr, Jane R. Smith, Alison Bethel, Cassandra Phoenix, Victoria A. Goodwin, Iain Lang, Ruth Garside   +8 more
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The quality of Cochrane systematic reviews of acupuncture: an overview [PDF]

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, 2020
Background Many systematic reviews of clinical trials on acupuncture were performed within the Cochrane Collaboration, the evidence-based medicine (EBM) most recognized organization.
Zhaochen Ji, Junhua Zhang, Francesca Menniti-Ippolito, Marco Massari, Alice Josephine Fauci, Na Li, Fengwen Yang, Mingyan Zhang   +7 more
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Acupuncture for smoking cessation: an overview of systematic reviews. [PDF]

Front Public Health
Background An increasing number of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) investigated various forms of acupuncture for smoking cessation; however, their findings remain inconsistent, and substantial controversy persists regarding both its efficacy and safety.
Fan S, Wang J, Wang X, Zhang H, Li H, Wang J, Zhang W, Wang J.   +7 more
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Efficacy and safety of vitamin D in the treatment of asthma: an overview of systematic reviews and meta-analyses [PDF]

Frontiers in Medicine
BackgroundAsthma is a common chronic airway disease that can cause recurrent symptoms, acute exacerbations, impaired quality of life, and substantial healthcare burden.
Yongxiu Liu, Jiaheng Lu, Donghao Li, Zhuang Wang, Chi Zhang, Yuguo Li, Shuang Liang, Haimiao Yang, Haimiao Yang, Lei Gao   +9 more
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Safety of Acupuncture: Overview of Systematic Reviews

Scientific Reports, 2017
Acupuncture is increasingly used worldwide. It is becoming more accepted by both patients and healthcare providers. However, the current understanding of its adverse events (AEs) is fragmented. We conducted this overview to collect all systematic reviews
Malcolm W. C. Chan, Xin Yin Wu, Justin C. Y. Wu, Samuel Y. S. Wong, Vincent C. H. Chung   +4 more
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The efficacy and safety of omalizumab in the treatment of asthma: an overview of systematic reviews and meta analyses [PDF]

Frontiers in Medicine
IntroductionOmalizumab, an anti-IgE monoclonal antibody, is an established biologic for asthma. This overview synthesized evidence from systematic reviews on its efficacy and safety.MethodsWe systematically searched multiple electronic databases from ...
Dongze Li, Zhuang Wang, Lijie Hou, Na Wang, Bing Tian, Xiaofei Xie, Yinan Guo, Yinan Guo, Yongji Wang, Yongji Wang   +9 more
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Shuxuetong injection for ischemic stroke: an overview of systematic reviews using different methodological quality assessment tools [PDF]

Frontiers in Pharmacology
BackgroundShuxuetong injection possesses blood-activating and stasis-resolving effects with meridian-dredging functions. A growing body of evidence on Shuxuetong injection for the treatment of ischemic stroke has been published; however, no study has ...
Yifan Zhu, Yifan Zhu, Xinxing Lai, Xinxing Lai, Ying Gao, Ying Gao, Yilan Zheng, Yilan Zheng, Meilin Miao, Meilin Miao, Lu Tang   +10 more
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Berberine and health outcomes: an overview of systematic reviews. [PDF]

BMC Complement Med Ther
Berberine is an isoquinoline alkaloid isolated from Chinese herb coptis chinensis and other berberis plants which can be used to treat a wide range of chronic diseases. However, the current research evidence on the therapeutic effects of berberine has not been summarized.
Shi L, Wang W, Jing C, Hu J, Liao X.
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Effectiveness of Telerehabilitation Applied to Functional Recovery after Stroke: an Overview of Systematic Reviews [PDF]

Zhongguo quanke yixue, 2022
Background Telerehabilitation (TR) is an emerging model of rehabilitation service delivery based on communication technology, remote sensing and control technology, virtual reality technology and computer technology to to achieve cross-regional ...
Qi LI, Ruiqing LI, Jing GAO, Kaiqi SU, Xiaodong FENG
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Effects of Aquatic Therapeutic Exercise in Stroke Rehabilitation: an Overview of Systematic Reviews [PDF]

Zhongguo quanke yixue, 2022
Background Aquatic therapeutic exercise is an emerging physical therapy technique, which provides new ideas for improving the motor function and quality of life of patients with stroke.
Nannan HU, Hong GUO, Keke LIN, Ao ZHANG, Shanshan CHEN
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