The gut microbiota and its role in Graves' Disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT: Emerging research indicates the potential involvement of gut bacteria in the etiology of Graves' Disease (GD). However, the evidence regarding this matter is still conflicting. The primary objective of this investigation was to examine the correlation between gut microbiota and GD. A comprehensive search was conducted of the Cochrane Library, Scopus, Europe PMC, and Medline databases up until August 1, 2023, utilizing a combination of relevant keywords. This review incorporates literature that examined the composition of gut microbiota in patients with GD. We employed random-effect models to analyze the standardized mean difference (SMD) and present the outcomes together with their corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CIs). A total of ten studies were incorporated. The results of our me

SUBMITTER: Zufry H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11444861 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature