Traditional Chinese medicine for idiopathic membranous nephropathy: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Idiopathic membranous nephropathy (IMN) is a rare autoimmune disorder that causes nephrotic syndromes in adults. Conventional immunosuppressive therapies often exhibit limited efficacy in achieving remission and may result in notable adverse reactions, warranting the exploration of novel therapeutic approaches for IMN treatment. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), which is extensively used for kidney disease management, is a promising alternative.

Objective

This study aimed to examine the safety and efficacy of TCM alone or in combination with Western medicine for the management of patients diagnosed with IMN.

Methods

This study employed a systematic search of English and Chinese electronic databases to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that exam

SUBMITTER: Shan W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11002280 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature