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A summary of the meta-analysis for efficacy
| Lab parameter | No. of studies contributing data | MD (95%) | No. of participants of experimental group | No. of participants of control group | I² (%) | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESR | 2 | −14.92 [25.35, −4.48] | 29 | 31 | 5 | 0.005 |
| CRP | 2 | −12.99 [−23.29, −2.68] | 29 | 31 | 0 | 0.01 |
| Steroid dosage | 2 | −17.64 [−24.89, −10.4] | 29 | 31 | 0 | <0.00001 |
