Traditional herbal medicine use doubled the risk of multi-organ dysfunction syndrome in children: A prospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Traditional herbal medicine (THM) is frequently used in pediatric populations in many low-income countries as a form of healthcare and has been associated with a range of adverse events, including liver toxicity, renal failure, and allergic reactions. Despite these concerns, its impact on multi-organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) risk has not been thoroughly investigated.

Objective

This study aimed to investigate the incidence and predictors of MODS in a pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) in Ethiopia, with a focus on the association between THM use and the risk of MODS.

Methods

This was a single-center prospective cohort study conducted at a PICU in the university of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized hospital, Northwest Ethiopia. The study enrolled eligible

SUBMITTER: Teshager NW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10889611 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature