Doctor Guoyan Yang

Journal Articles

• Fitz, V., Graca, S., Mahalingaiah, S., Liu, J., Lai, L., Butt, A., Armour, M., Rao, V., Naidoo, D., Maunder, A., Yang, G., Vaddiparthi, V., Witchel, S., Pena, A., Spritzer, P., Li, R., Tay, C., Mousa, A., Teede, H. and Ee, C. (2024), '[In Press] Inositol for polycystic ovary syndrome : a systematic review and meta-analysis to inform the 2023 update of the international evidence-based PCOS guidelines', Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, .
• Fan, L., Hu, J., Han, M., Yang, G., Cong, S., Xiong, M., Wang, R. and Zhong, G. (2023), 'Systematic review of randomized controlled trials on Gong Liu Ning as a complimentary therapy in the treatment of uterine fibroids', Journal of Traditional Chinese Medical Sciences, vol 10, no 4 , pp 415 - 426.
• Shen, C., Wei, X., Wang, S., Yuan, P., Jia, Y., Wang, Y., Li, Z., Yang, S., Zhang, J., Wang, W., Yang, G., Zhu, L. and Liu, J. (2023), 'Efficacy and safety of the Tibetan medicine Baimai ointment for patients with lumbar disc herniation : protocol for a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial', Journal of Traditional Chinese Medical Sciences, vol 10, no 4 , pp 395 - 402.
• Munot, S., Rugel, E., Bray, J., Redfern, J., Yang, G., Ngo, L., Bauman, A., Dang, Q., Rock, Z., Marschner, S., Coggins, A., Semsarian, C., Middleton, P., Jennings, G., Angell, B., Kumar, S., Kovoor, P. and Chow, C. (2023), 'Examining training and attitudes to basic life support in multi-ethnic communities residing in New South Wales, Australia : a mixed-methods investigation', BMJ Open, vol 13, no 7 .
• Yang, G., Li, W., Klupp, N., Cao, H., Liu, J., Bensoussan, A., Kiat, H., Karamacoska, D. and Chang, D. (2022), 'Does tai chi improve psychological well-being and quality of life in patients with cardiovascular disease and/or cardiovascular risk factors? : a systematic review', BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, vol 22, no 1 .
• Yang, M., Shen, C., Zhu, S., Zhang, Y., Jiang, H., Bao, Y., Yang, G. and Liu, J. (2022), 'Chinese patent medicine Aidi injection for cancer care : an overview of systematic reviews and meta-analyses', Journal of Ethnopharmacology, vol 282 .
• Yang, G., Li, X., Peel, N., Klupp, N., Liu, J., Bensoussan, A., Kiat, H. and Chang, D. (2022), 'Perceptions of participants on trial participation and adherence to Tai Chi : a qualitative study', Patient Preference and Adherence, vol 16 , pp 2695 - 2707.
• Gonzalez, M., Pascoe, M., Yang, G., de Manincor, M., Grant, S., Lacey, J., Firth, J. and Sarris, J. (2021), 'Yoga for depression and anxiety symptoms in people with cancer : a systematic review and meta-analysis', Psycho-Oncology, vol 30, no 8 , pp 1196 - 1208.
• Yang, G., Sabag, A., Hao, W., Zhang, L., Jia, M., Dai, N., Zhang, H., Ayati, Z., Cheng, Y., Zhang, C., Zhang, X., Bu, F., Wen, M., Zhou, X., Liu, J., Wayne, P., Ee, C., Chang, D., Kiat, H., Hunter, J. and Bensoussan, A. (2021), 'Tai Chi for health and well-being : a bibliometric analysis of published clinical studies between 2010 and 2020', Complementary Therapies in Medicine, vol 60 .
• Yu, Z., Peng, R., Han, M., Grant, S., Yang, G., Liu, J. and Cao, H. (2021), 'Adjunctive effect of compound Kushen Injection to chemotherapy for non-small cell lung cancer : an evidence map and overview of systematic reviews', Journal of Ethnopharmacology, vol 281 .
• Roshanravan, N., Mansouri, P., Yang, G., Ardeshirlarijani, E., Ayati, M. and Namazi, N. (2021), 'The effects of supplementation with green tea on energy expenditure rate and thermal energy expenditure in adult individuals : a systematic review of clinical trials', Journal of Herbal Medicine, vol 28 .
• Hunter, J., Arentz, S., Goldenberg, J., Yang, G., Beardsley, J., Myers, S., Mertz, D. and Leeder, S. (2021), 'Zinc for the prevention or treatment of acute viral respiratory tract infections in adults : a rapid systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials', BMJ Open, vol 11, no 11 .
• Sun, Y., Yang, G., Karamacoska, D., Wang, X., Li, Y., Hou, W., Zheng, Y., Liu, J. and Liu, Z. (2021), 'Chinese patent medicine as adjuvant for mild-to-moderate active ulcerative colitis : a network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials', Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, vol 2021 .
• Hunter, J., Arentz, S., Goldenberg, J., Yang, G., Beardsley, J., Mertz, D. and Leeder, S. (2020), 'Rapid review protocol : zinc for the prevention or treatment of COVID-19 and other coronavirus-related respiratory tract infections', Integrative Medicine Research, vol 9, no 3 .
• Arentz, S., Hunter, J., Yang, G., Goldenberg, J., Beardsley, J., Myers, S., Mertz, D. and Leeder, S. (2020), 'Zinc for the prevention and treatment of SARS-CoV-2 and other acute viral respiratory infections : a rapid review', Advances in Integrative Medicine, vol 7, no 4 , pp 252 - 260.
• Hunter, J., Arentz, S., Goldenberg, J., Yang, G., Beardsley, J., Lee, M. and Myers, S. (2020), 'Choose your shortcuts wisely : COVID-19 rapid reviews of traditional, complementary and integrative medicine', Integrative Medicine Research, vol 9, no 3 .
• Ayati, Z., Yang, G., Ayati, M., Emami, S. and Chang, D. (2020), 'Saffron for mild cognitive impairment and dementia : a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised clinical trials', BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, vol 20 .
• Armour, M., Smith, C., Wang, L., Naidoo, D., Yang, G., MacPherson, H., Lee, M. and Hay, P. (2019), 'Acupuncture for depression : a systematic review and meta-analysis', Journal of Clinical Medicine, vol 8, no 8 .
• Hu, R., Golder, S., Yang, G., Li, X., Wang, D., Wang, L., Xia, R., Zhao, N., Fang, S., Lai, B., Liu, J. and Fei, Y. (2019), 'Comparison of drug safety data obtained from the monitoring system, literature, and social media : an empirical proof from a Chinese patent medicine', PLoS One, vol 14, no 11 .
• Lai, B., Cao, H., Yang, G., Jia, L., Grant, S., Fei, Y., Wong, E., Li, X., Yang, X. and Liu, J. (2019), 'Acupuncture for treatment of erectile dysfunction : a systematic review and meta-analysis', The World Journal of Men's Health, vol 37, no 3 , pp 322 - 338.
• Yang, X., Yang, G., Li, W., Zhang, Y. and Wang, J. (2018), 'Therapeutic effect of Ilex hainanensis Merr. extract on essential hypertension : a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials', Frontiers in Pharmacology, vol 9 .
• Lai, B., Liang, N., Cao, H., Yang, G., Jia, L., Hu, R., Lu, C., Zhao, N., Fang, S., Liu, X., Zhang, Y., Fei, Y., Wu, D. and Liu, J. (2018), 'Pediatric Tui Na for acute diarrhea in children under 5 years old : a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials', Complementary Therapies in Medicine, vol 41 , pp 10 - 22.
• Wang, L., Chen, Z., Zhang, K., Liang, N., Yang, G., Lai, L. and Liu, J. (2018), 'Zusanli (ST36) acupoint injection for diabetic peripheral neuropathy : a systematic review of randomized controlled trials', Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, vol 24, no 12 , pp 1138 - 1149.
• Ma, F., Li, X., Wang, Y., Liang, N., Pan, S., Yang, G., Liao, Y., Zhang, C., Zhang, Q. and Lin, Y. (2018), 'Effectiveness of traditional Chinese exercises on stroke risk factors in individuals with pre-hypertension or mild-to-moderate essential hypertension : a systematic review and meta-analysis', Journal of Traditional Chinese Medical Sciences, vol 5, no 3 , pp 222 - 236.
• Yang, G., Li, W., Cao, H., Klupp, N., Liu, J., Bensoussan, A., Kiat, H. and Chang, D. (2017), 'Does Tai Chi improve psychological well-being and quality of life in patients with cardiovascular disease and/or cardiovascular risk factors? : a systematic review protocol', BMJ Open, vol 7 .
• Zhang, Y., Cao, H., Li, X., Yang, X., Lai, B., Yang, G. and Liu, J. (2017), 'Cupping therapy versus acupuncture for pain-related conditions : a systematic review of randomized controlled trials and trial sequential analysis', Chinese Medicine, vol 12 .
• Luo, J., Jin, D., Yang, G., Zhang, Y., Wang, J., Kong, W. and Tao, Q. (2017), 'Total glucosides of paeony for rheumatoid arthritis : a systematic review of randomized controlled trials', Complementary Therapies in Medicine, vol 34 , pp 46 - 56.
• Cao, H., Ren, J., Feng, X., Yang, G. and Liu, J. (2016), 'Is caffeine intake a risk factor leading to infertility? : a protocol of an epidemiological systematic review of controlled clinical studies', Systematic Reviews, vol 5 .
• Luo, J., Jin, D., Yang, G., Zhang, Y., Wang, J., Kong, W. and Tao, Q. (2016), 'Total glucosides of paeony for rheumatoid arthritis : a protocol for a systematic review', BMJ Open, vol 6, no 3 .
• Yang, X., Yang, G., Caminiti, G. and Borrelli, F. (2016), 'Natural therapies for cardiovascular diseases', BioMed Research International, vol 2016 .
• Xue, P., Wang, L., Han, M., Li, W., Liang, N., Yang, G. and Liu, J. (2016), 'Acupoint injection for asthma : systematic review of randomised controlled trials', Journal of Traditional Chinese Medical Sciences, vol 3, no 1 , pp 22 - 36.
• Sun, Y., Wang, Q., Yang, G., Lin, C., Zhang, Y. and Yang, P. (2016), 'Weight and prognosis for influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 infection during the pandemic period between 2009 and 2011 : a systematic review of observational studies with meta-analysis', Infectious Diseases, vol 48, no 11-12 , pp 813 - 822.
• Sun, J., Zhang, K., Xiong, W., Yang, G., Zhang, Y., Wang, C., Lai, L., Han, M., Ren, J., Lewith, G. and Liu, J. (2016), 'Clinical effects of a standardized Chinese herbal remedy, Qili Qiangxin, as an adjuvant treatment in heart failure : systematic review and meta-analysis', BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, vol 16, no 1 .
• Wang, Y., Yang, G., Gong, J., Lu, F., Diao, Q., Sun, J., Zhang, K., Tian, J. and Liu, J. (2016), 'Ginseng for Alzheimer's disease : a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials', Current Topics in Medicinal Chemistry, vol 16, no 5 , pp 529 - 536.
• Yang, G., Wang, Y., Sun, J., Zhang, K. and Liu, J. (2016), 'Ginkgo biloba for mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease : a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials', Current Topics in Medicinal Chemistry, vol 16, no 5 , pp 520 - 528.
• Cao, H., Yang, G., Wang, Y., Liu, J., Smith, C., Luo, H. and Liu, Y. (2015), 'Complementary therapies for acne vulgaris (review)', Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, vol 1 .
• Seto, S., Yang, G., Kiat, H., Bensoussan, A., Kwan, Y. and Chang, D. (2015), 'Diabetes Mellitus, cognitive impairment, and traditional Chinese medicine', International Journal of Endocrinology, vol 2015 .
• Xue, P., Zhan, T., Yang, G., Farella, G., Robinson, N., Yang, A. and Liu, J. (2015), 'Comparison of Chinese medicine higher education programs in China and five Western countries', Journal of Traditional Chinese Medical Sciences, vol 2, no 4 , pp 227 - 234.
• Chen, Z., Wang, L., Yang, G., Xu, H. and Liu, J. (2015), 'Chinese herbal medicine combined with conventional therapy for blood pressure variability in hypertension patients : a systematic review of randomized controlled trials', Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, vol 2015 .
• Zhou, F., Yan, L., Yang, G. and Liu, J. (2015), 'Acupoint herbal patching for allergic rhinitis : a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials', Clinical Otolaryngology, vol 40, no 6 , pp 551 - 568.
• Yang, G., Wang, L., Ren, J., Zhang, Y., Li, M., Zhu, Y., Luo, J., Cheng, Y., Li, W., Wayne, P. and Liu, J. (2015), 'Evidence base of clinical studies on tai chi : a bibliometric analysis', PLoS One, vol 10, no 3 .
• Ren, J., Li, X., Sun, J., Han, M., Yang, G., Li, W., Robinson, N., Lewith, G. and Liu, J. (2015), 'Is traditional Chinese medicine recommended in Western medicine clinical practice guidelines in China? : a systematic analysis', BMJ Open, vol 5 .
• Hu, X., Chen, N., Chai, Q., Yang, G., Trevelyan, E., Lorenc, A., Liu, J. and Robinson, N. (2015), '[In Press] Integrative treatment for low back pain : an exploratory systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials', Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine, .
• Yang, X., Xiong, X., Yang, G., Wang, H. and Wang, J. (2015), 'Songling Xuemaikang Capsule for primary hypertension : a systematic review of randomized controlled trials', Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine, vol 21, no 4 , pp 312 - 320.
• Luo, J., Song, W., Yang, G., Xu, H. and Chen, K. (2015), 'Compound Danshen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) dripping pill for coronary heart disease : an overview of systematic reviews', The American Journal of Chinese Medicine, vol 43, no 1 , pp 25 - 43.
• Luo, J., Xu, H., Yang, G., Qiu, Y., Liu, J. and Chen, K. (2014), 'Oral Chinese proprietary medicine for angina pectoris : an overview of systematic reviews/meta-analyses', Complementary Therapies in Medicine, vol 22, no 4 , pp 787 - 800.
• Yang, G., Wang, L., Ren, J., Li, M., Zhu, Y., Cheng, Y., Luo, J., Li, W. and Liu, J. (2014), 'Proposed reporting of Tai Chi intervention in clinical trials', World Chinese Medicine, vol 9, no 10 , pp 1278 - 1285.
• Yang, X., Xiong, X., Yang, G. and Wang, J. (2014), 'Chinese patent medicine Xuefu Zhuyu capsule for the treatment of unstable angina pectoris : a systematic review of randomized controlled trials', Complementary Therapies in Medicine, vol 22, no 2 , pp 391 - 399.
• Yang, X., Xiong, X., Yang, G. and Wang, J. (2014), 'Effectiveness of stimulation of acupoint KI 1 by Artemisia vulgaris (Moxa) for the treatment of essential hypertension : a systematic review of randomized controlled trials', Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, vol 2014 .
• Chen, N., Han, M., Yang, H., Yang, G., Wang, Y., Wu, X. and Liu, J. (2014), 'Chinese herbal medicine Guizhi Fuling Formula for treatment of uterine fibroids : a systematic review of randomized clinical trials', BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, vol 14 .
• Zhang, Y., Yang, G., Wang, Y. and Liu, J. (2014), 'Application of causal inference model in observational studies of traditional Chinese medicine', Modern Chinese Clinical Medicine, vol 21, no 5 , pp 19 - 22.
• Han, M., Yang, G., Wang, Y. and Liu, J. (2014), 'Chinese medicine clinical trial protocol design and report specifications', Chinese Journal of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine, vol 34, no 8 , pp 907 - 910.
• Ren, J., Yang, G., Han, M. and Liu, J. (2014), 'Analysis of training programs for clinical trial researchers on traditional Chinese medicine', Chinese Journal of Pharmacovigilance, vol 11, no 4 , pp 222 - 224.
• Ren, J., Zhou, F., Yang, G. and Liu, J. (2014), 'Advantages and disadvantages of patient-reported outcomes', Modern Chinese Clinical Medicine, vol 21, no 4 , pp 20 - 23.
• Li, X., Yang, G., Li, X., Zhang, Y., Yang, J., Chang, J., Sun, X., Zhou, X., Guo, Y., Xu, Y., Liu, J. and Bensoussan, A. (2013), 'Traditional Chinese medicine in cancer care : a review of controlled clinical studies published in Chinese', PLoS One, vol 8, no 4 , pp 1 - 11.