Causal association between Helicobacter pylori infection and Sjogren's syndrome: a bidirectional Mendelian randomization analysis.

Background: The results of observational studies indicate a potential link between Helicobacter pylori infection and Sjogren's syndrome (SS), but the causal relationship between them remains unknown. This study applied Mendelian randomization (MR) to evaluate this relationship.

Method: Genome-wide association study (GWAS) summary statistics on H.

The effects of resveratrol in animal models of primary osteoporosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: There is still a lack of sufficient evidence-based medical data on the effect of resveratrol (Res) on primary osteoporosis (OP). This meta-analysis aimed to comprehensively evaluate the role of Res in animal models of primary OP.

Methods: The PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science and Embase databases were searched up to August 2023.

Research on the experience of National Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine Professor Lu ZhiZheng in treating chronic atrophic gastritis based on data mining technology.

Background: The purpose of this research is to summarize the academic expertise of Professor Lu Zhizheng in the treatment of Chronic Atrophic Gastritis, and to explain his clinical reasoning and common prescriptions in the treatment of CAG.

Methods: Professor Lu's outpatient cases of CAG from January 2008 to December 2021 were selected, and the PageRank algorithm was applied on the FangNet platform to analyze the usage frequencies of herbs, their four natures and five flavors according to Traditional Chinese Medicine, core herbs, and herb clustering patterns, with the goal of summarizing the distinguishing features of Professor Lu's academic and clinical approach to CAG. A total of 170 patients from 252 consultations were included in this study.

Potential effect of Maxing Shigan decoction against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) revealed by network pharmacology and experimental verification.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Since the occurrence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Wuhan, China in December 2019, COVID-19 has been quickly spreading out to other provinces and countries. Considering that traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) played an important role during outbreak of SARS and H1N1, finding potential alternative approaches for COVID-19 treatment is necessary before vaccines are developed. According to previous studies, Maxing Shigan decoction (MXSGD) present a prominent antivirus effect and is often used to treat pulmonary diseases.