Herbal medicine for external use in acute gouty arthritis: A PRISMA-compliant systematic review and meta-analysis.
Su Hyeon ChoiHo-Sueb SongJi Hye HwangPublished in: Medicine (2023)
This systematic review and meta-analysis suggests that external use herbal medicines may be a safe and effective alternative for treatment of pain and symptoms of acute gouty arthritis. However, owing to the heterogeneity of interventions, outcomes, and regional bias, further high-quality clinical trials on this topic are needed to confirm the level of evidence.
Keyphrases
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- rheumatoid arthritis
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- chronic pain
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- hepatitis b virus
- type diabetes
- metabolic syndrome
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- intensive care unit
- spinal cord injury
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- sleep quality
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- mechanical ventilation