Publications by authors named "Chaoran Bi"
Article Synopsis
- The study examined the relationship between the plasma atherogenic index (AIP), hepatic steatosis (fatty liver), and fibrosis in a large group of 6239 participants using data from the NHANES survey between 2017-2020.
- Results indicated a significant positive correlation between AIP and the risk of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), as well as a strong link between AIP and hepatic steatosis measured by controlled attenuation parameter (CAP).
- However, the analysis found no significant correlation between AIP and hepatic fibrosis, suggesting that while AIP may indicate fatty liver risk, it does not necessarily relate to liver damage severity.
Age-related macular degeneration is a retinal disease that causes permanent loss of central vision in people over the age of 65. Its pathogenesis may be related to mitochondrial dysfunction, inflammation, apoptosis, autophagy, complement, intestinal flora, and lipid disorders. In addition, the patient's genes, age, gender, cardiovascular disease, unhealthy diet, and living habits may also be risk factors for this disease.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEffects of Zhishi Daozhi Decoction on the intestinal flora of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease mice induced by a high-fat diet.
Front Cell Infect Microbiol
February 2023
Article Synopsis
- Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a prevalent chronic liver condition linked to an imbalance in gut bacteria, and Zhishi Daozhi Decoction (ZDD) is derived from traditional Chinese medicine with potential liver-protecting benefits.!* -
- In a study, mice fed a high-fat diet were given ZDD, resulting in reduced body weight, lower liver and blood lipid levels, decreased liver fat accumulation, and improved intestinal flora composition.!* -
- The findings suggest that ZDD might help treat NAFLD by enhancing gut health and promoting a better environment for intestinal bacteria, along with bolstering the expression of proteins that maintain intestinal structure.!*
Efficacy and Safety of Gegen Qinlian Decoction for Pediatric Diarrhea: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Evid Based Complement Alternat Med
September 2022
Objective: To evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of Gegen Qinlian decoction in the treatment of pediatric diarrhea.
Methods: A search for relevant RCTs was performed from which a systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted. This meta-analysis was registered at INPLASY (reference number ID: INPLASY202180105).
Background: Bacterial infection is an important cause of diarrhea in children, potentially leading to malnutrition, growth and development disorders, and even death. Antibiotic abuse and resistance are widespread problems worldwide, especially in China. We therefore designed a study to evaluate the clinical efficacy and mechanism of traditional Chinese medicine in alleviating the effects of antibiotic resistance in childhood bacterial diarrhea and enhancing the sensitivity of pathogenic bacteria to antibiotics.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Tianqi Jiangtang Capsule is a commonly used Chinese patent medicine for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in China. The purpose of this study is to systematically evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of Tianqi Jiangtang Capsule in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Methods: Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of Tianqi Jiangtang Capsule in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus were retrieved.