Correlation between TCM Constitutional Types and Lung Carcinoma in Various Geographical Areas: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Lung carcinoma is a serious disorder that negatively influences the quality of life of sufferers. Despite the growing number of investigations into the management and prognosis of lung carcinoma, few research studies have been conducted to demonstrate the association between TCM constitution and lung carcinoma.

Methods

We searched PubMed, EMBASE, Science Net, Cochrane Library, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, VIP database, Wanfang database, and China Biomedical Literature Database for Chinese and English versions until January 31, 2021. We also manually searched for Chinese lung cancer, Chinese physical medicine, Chinese medical trial registries, and unpublished surveys or references. The literature was screened against inclusive and exclusive criteria, an

SUBMITTER: Yu X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9402362 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature