• Adverse Effects of Andrographolide Derivative Medications Compared to the Safe use of Herbal Preparations of Andrographis paniculata: Results of a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Clinical Studies 

      Shang, Ya-xi; Shen, Chen; Stub, Trine; Zhu, Si-jia; Qiao, Shu-yu; Li, Yu-Qi; Wang, Rui-ting; Li, Jing; Liu, Jian-Ping (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-01-20)
      Background and objective: Andrographis paniculata (AP) is a traditionally used herbaceous plant, whose main active constituent is andrographolide. Andrographolide derivative medications and herbal preparations of AP are often used to treat respiratory tract infections. This study aims to systematically evaluate the safety of andrographolide derivative medications and herbal preparations of AP ...
    • Chinese herbal medicine for drug-induced liver injury in patients with HIV/AIDS: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials 

      Zhang, Xiao-wen; Li, Jing; Hou, Wen-bin; Jiang, Yue; Zheng, Ruo-xiang; Xu, De-hao; Shen, Chen; Robinson, Nicola; Liu, Jianping (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-12-23)
      Background: To explore the effectiveness and safety of Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) for drug-induced liver injury (DILI) in patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).<p> <p>Methods: A systematic search was made of eight databases (Pubmed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Embase, CNKI, Wanfang, VIP, Sinomed) and two trial registries (WHO ICTRP, ...
    • Evidence synthesis of Chinese medicine for monkeypox: Suggestions from other contagious pox-like viral diseases 

      Rong, Hong-Guo; Zhang, Xiao-Wen; Han, Mei; Sun, Xin; Wu, Xiao-Dan; Lai, Xiao-Zhen; Shen, Chen; Yu, Wei-Jie; Fang, Hai; Fei, Yu-Tong; Liu, Jianping (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-03-13)
      Background: Monkeypox, a zoonotic disease caused by an Orthopoxvirus, presents an etiology similar to smallpox in humans. Currently, there are no licensed treatments for human monkeypox, so clear and urgent research on its prophylaxis and treatment is needed.<p> <p>Objective: The purpose of this study was to explore the evidence of Chinese medicine for contagious pox-like viral diseases and provide ...