Efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine <i>Cordyceps sinensis</i> as an adjunctive treatment in patients with renal dysfunction: a systematic-review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The effectiveness of using Cordyceps sinensis as an adjuvant therapy for patients with renal dysfunction (RD), especially acute kidney injury (AKI), is still a topic of debate. In response to the current conflicting data, the present meta-analysis was conducted to assess the clinical effectiveness of C. sinensis in the treatment of RD and to provide evidence for clinical practice.

Methods

Several databases, including PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) and Wanfang, were systematically searched updated to March 25, 2024. We used the combined ratio (OR) and diagnostic ratio (DOR) to assess the therapeutic effect of C. sinensis. In addition, risk of bias was assessed by Cochrane Risk of Bias Assessment

SUBMITTER: Wu F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11747039 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature