2013•Zhongguo shiyan fangjixue zazhiRequires access

Effects of Supplementing Qi and Nourishing Yin on Body Weight in Patients with Lung Cancer: A Meta-Analysis

Liu Wei-sheng

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Objective:To determine the impact of supplementing Qi and nourishing Yin on the rate of body weight in patients with lung cancer.Method: The articles about supplementing Qi and nourishing Yin and lung cancer were collected in CBM,CNKI,Weipu from 2002 to 2012.Result:A total of 91 literatures were searched,and 5 studies met the inclusion criteria were identified for meta-analysis.In comparison to control groups,patients who received supplementing Qi and nourishing Yin had a better weight change.Conclusion:The use of supplementing Qi and nourishing Yin played a significant role in lung cancer and improved body weight and the quality of life.

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Key concepts: Lung cancer, Medicine, Traditional medicine, Body weight, Meta-analysis, Internal medicine