Meta-analysis of Tuina combined with other treatments for obesity.

Background: To evaluate the efficacy of Tuina (a form of Chinese therapeutic massage) combined with complementary therapies (such as auricular plaster therapy, acupuncture, or herbal medicine) on improving weight, body mass index (BMI), and body composition in obese patients.

Methods: A comprehensive search of CNKI, Wanfang, PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science (from January 2004 to March 2024) was conducted for randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Heterogeneity among studies was quantified using the I² statistic, and fixed-effects or random-effects models were applied as appropriate.

Effectiveness and safety of acupuncture for melasma: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Background: Treating melasma remains challenging. We conducted a meta-analysis to assess the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture as a treatment option.

Methods: We searched three English and four Chinese databases up to January 2, 2024.

The impact of 3 different dietary interventions on overweight or obese adults: A network meta-analysis.

Objective: This network meta-analysis aims to investigate and compare the effectiveness of 3 dietary interventions - Mediterranean, ketogenic, and low-fat diet - on overweight and obese adults, with a comparison to traditional low-calorie diet.

Methods: A systematic review was conducted in both Chinese and English databases, including the China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang Database, China Science and Technology Journal Database (VIP), SinoMed, PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library and Embase to identify relevant randomized controlled trials (RCTs) up to January 31, 2024. Two researchers independently screened and extracted data from the identified literature.