Examining patterns of traditional Chinese medicine use in pediatric oncology: A systematic review, meta-analysis and data-mining study
Lam CS, Peng LW, Yang LS, Chou HWJ, Li CK, Zuo Z, Koon HK, Cheung YT · Journal of Integrative Medicine · 2022 September
DOI 10.1016/j.joim.2022.06.003
Objective
To explore the patterns of TCM use and its efficacy in children with cancer, using a systematic review, meta-analysis and data mining study.
Conclusions
There is growing evidence that TCM is an effective adjuvant therapy for children with cancer.
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