DOI
https://doi.org/10.18849/ve.v6i3.403Abstract
PICO question
In canine lymphoma, does the supplement of turkey tail (Trametes versicolor) as an adjuvant therapy lead to a better quality of life than those that do not?
Clinical bottom line
Category of research question
Treatment
The number and type of study designs reviewed
One prospective case series was critically appraised
Strength of evidence
Very weak
Outcomes reported
The case series assessed appetite and activity level of the canine lymphoma patients. They also measured gastrointestinal toxicity and the incidence of neutropenia
Conclusion
This prospective case series is insufficient to support the use of turkey tail to enhance the quality of life of canine lymphoma patients. A controlled study is required to evaluate whether the use of turkey tail supplement is useful
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