https://www.selleckchem.com/products/17-DMAG,Hydrochloride-Salt.html Background This study will assess the efficacy of surgery for the treatment of patients with astrocytoma. Methods We will undertake searches for randomized controlled trials from the following databases MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, CINAHL, PsycINFO, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure. We will search all these databases from their inception to the March 1, 2020. No language limitation and publication status will be imposed in this study. Two authors will independently carry out study selection, data extraction, and study quality assessment. We will invite another author to solve any divergences between 2 authors. We will use RevMan 5.3 software to conduct statistical analysis. Results This study will present synthesis of most recent evidence of surgery for the treatment of patients with astrocytoma. Conclusion The findings of this study will provide helpful reference for the efficacy and complications of surgery for the treatment of patients with astrocytoma to the clinicians and future researchers. Study registration INPLASY202040194.Background In China, heat-clearing and detoxifying Chinese medicines combined with conventional therapy are commonly applied to treat the mild hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD). However, there is lack of solid evidence on the efficacy and safety of such therapies. Methods We conducted a pooled analysis with individual patient data from 5 strictly randomized controlled clinical trials to assess the efficacy and safety of this combination therapy for mild HFMD. An intention-to-treat analysis was performed. A 2-stage meta-analysis method was adopted to analyze the pooled effect size. Results In total, 947 patients were included. Compared with conventional therapy, the combination therapy significantly reduced the progression rate of HFMD from mild to severe (odds ratio [OR] 0.43, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.22 to 0.83, P = .01). Meanwhile, the healing