Wei Mao

TL;DR: The low quality of evidence suggested that adjunctive use of A. membranaceus preparations in addition to conventional therapies may be effective and tolerated for short-term reduction of albuminuria, proteinuria, and serum creatinine in DKD patients.

TL;DR: Based on moderate to low quality evidence, CHM may have beneficial effects on renal function and albuminuria beyond that afforded by conventional treatment in adults with DKD.

TL;DR: In the context of kidney diseases, the challenges and opportunities presented by traditional medicine practices are among the most important considerations for developing effective and sustainable public health strategies, especially concerning benefits and harms as mentioned in this paper.

TL;DR: Ginkgo biloba extract is a valuable drug which has prospect in treating early diabetic nephropathy, especially with high UAER baseline level, and the safety for early diabetic nephropathy is uncertain.

TL;DR: Results provide evidence that SQ exerts a novel therapeutic effect on MN via reducing proteinuria, ameliorating renal damage and restoring podocyte injuries, which are associated with the suppression of NFκB.