Efficacy and Safety of Chinese Herbal Medicine Combined with Western Medicine in the Treatment of Icteric Hepatitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Key Points

• To evaluate the efficacy and safety of combining Chinese herbal medicine with Western medicine for treating icteric hepatitis.
• Conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of relevant studies.
• Analyzed data from multiple randomized controlled trials (RCTs).
• Evaluated safety and efficacy outcomes of the combined treatment.
• Combining Chinese herbal medicine with Western medicine shows improved treatment outcomes for icteric hepatitis.
• The safety profile of the combined approach appears favorable.
• Study limitations include methodological weaknesses in the included primary studies.