BackgroundHerpes zoster infection and stroke are highly prevalent in the general population; however, reports have presented inconsistent findings regarding the relationship between herpes zoster infection and stroke.In this meta-analysis, we aimed to clarify this association.Material and methodsThe PubMed and Embase databases were searched for stu
Background: Insomnia is one of the common problems in patients with maintenance hemodialysis (MHD).Previous studies have reported the beneficial effects of auricular acupressure (AA) for insomnia in patients with MHD.This study aimed to critically evaluate the efficacy and safety of AA for insomnia in patients with MHD.Methods: Web of Science, Emba
ObjectiveThis study evaluated the effects of sauchinone on dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced ulcerative colitis Horse Leg Straps (UC) mice model and investigated the underlying mechanisms of the downstream pathway and gut microbiota.MethodsThe UC mice model was induced by DSS.The disease phenotypes were determined through pathological symptoms (
Assessing vegetation changes in alpine arid and fragile ecosystems is imperative for informed ecological restoration initiatives and adaptive ecosystem management.Previous studies primarily employed the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) to reveal vegetation dynamics, ignoring the spatial heterogeneity alterations caused by bare soil.In