The causal relationship between gut microbiota and diabetic neuropathy: a bi-directional two-sample Mendelian randomization study.

Background: Many studies suggest a strong correlation between gut microbiota (GM) and diabetic neuropathy (DN). However, the precise causal relationship between GM and DN has yet to be fully elucidated. Hence, a bi-directional Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis was used to examine the association between GM and DN.

The Glu727 Allele of Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Receptor Gene is Associated with Osteoporosis.

Background: Published data indicate that thyroid stimulating hormone receptor (TSHR) activities are associated with osteoporosis in some patients.

Aim: This study aimed to elucidate whether a given polymorphism of the TSHR gene is associated with osteoporosis.

Materials And Methods: One hundred and fifty subjects with osteoporosis were recruited in this study.