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World J Clin Cases. Oct 26, 2024; 12(30): 6358-6360
Published online Oct 26, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i30.6358
Enhancing ulcerative colitis treatment with traditional Chinese medicine
Wen-Rui Hao, Chun-Yao Cheng, Tzu-Hurng Cheng
Wen-Rui Hao, Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Shuang Ho Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei City 23561, Taiwan
Wen-Rui Hao, Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei City 11002, Taiwan
Chun-Yao Cheng, Department of Medical Education, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei 100225, Taiwan
Chun-Yao Cheng, Department of Ophthalmology, Cathay General Hospital, Taipei City 10633, Taiwan
Tzu-Hurng Cheng, Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung City 404333, Taiwan
Author contributions: Hao WR and Cheng CY wrote the paper; Cheng TH revised the paper; All authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All authors declare having no conflicts of interest.
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Corresponding author: Tzu-Hurng Cheng, PhD, Professor, Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, China Medical University, No. 91 Xueshi Road, North District, Taichung City 404333, Taiwan. thcheng@mail.cmu.edu.tw
Received: June 20, 2024
Revised: July 17, 2024
Accepted: July 23, 2024
Published online: October 26, 2024
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Core Tip: This editorial highlights the promising role of the combination of mesalazine and traditional Chinese medicine formulations in the adjuvant treatment of ulcerative colitis. The findings from a network meta-analysis suggest that traditional Chinese medicine can significantly enhance clinical efficacy, reduce disease recurrence, and improve patient quality of life, while maintaining a lower incidence of adverse reactions.