International Journal of
Medicine and Medical Sciences

  • Abbreviation: Int. J. Med. Med. Sci.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2006-9723
  • DOI: 10.5897/IJMMS
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 535

Full Length Research Paper

Is moist exposed burn ointment effective for diabetic foot ulcers? A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Lian Liu
  • Lian Liu
  • Nursing School, Southwest Medical University, Jiangyang District, Luzhou, China.
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Song Wei Su
  • Song Wei Su
  • Basic School, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, University Island, Panyu District, Guangzhou, China.
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Ping Zhou
  • Ping Zhou
  • Department of Oncology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Jiangyang District, Luzhou, China.
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Ru Song
  • Ru Song
  • Department of Orthopedic, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Jiangyang District, Luzhou, China.
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Hong Yan Sun
  • Hong Yan Sun
  • Nursing School, Southwest Medical University, Jiangyang District, Luzhou, China.
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  •  Received: 26 April 2017
  •  Accepted: 13 September 2017
  •  Published: 31 December 2017

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