23 Complementary and alternative medicine in hepatitis C

摘要: Publisher Summary This chapter discusses the complementary and alternative medicine in hepatitis C. Anecdotal evidence several small inadequately controlled studies of herbal preparations as therapy C have suggested that these agents may be effective either promoting recovery or ameliorating ongoing liver injury. None reports document efficacy adequately most provide insufficient for safety. The few trials were often limited by size, lack placebo control, high rate drop out, use indefinite end points outcome measures. rigorous definitions response to treatment been developed during evaluation interferon-a ribavirin should a framework with which develop will define possible role this disease. need such is obvious. promise needs confirmed withdrawn.