The synergistic effect of herbal medicine and probiotics in pediatric functional constipation: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Pediatric functional constipation (PFC) is a prevalent and persistent gastrointestinal disorder, that requires various treatments, including alternative approaches. This review assessed the synergistic efficacy of herbal medicine (HM) and probiotics for PFC.

Methods: We conducted a comprehensive search of 11 databases, including English, Chinese, and Korean databases, until June 29, 2023.

Integrative treatment of herbal medicine with western medicine on coronary artery lesions in children with Kawasaki disease.

Background: Kawasaki disease (KD) is a major cause of coronary artery lesions (CALs) in children. Approximately 10% to 20% of children treated with intravenous immunoglobulin are intravenous immunoglobulin-resistant. This study evaluated the efficacy and safety of adding herbal medicine to conventional western medicines versus conventional western medicines alone for CALs in children with KD.