Relationship between Helicobacter pylori infection and osteoporosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Many studies have explored the association between Helicobacter pylori infection and osteoporosis. However, the results remain controversial. Therefore, we performed this systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the association between H. pylori infection and osteoporosis.

Design

Systematic review and meta-analysis of case-control studies.

Data sources

Databases, including PubMed, Embase, Web of Science and Chinese Biomedical Literature Database, were screened from inception to 30 April 2018.

Eligibility criteria

Case-control studies aimed at assessing the association between H. pylori infection and osteoporosis.

Data extraction and analysis

Study characteristics and study quality sections were reviewed. Studies wer

SUBMITTER: Wang T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6597651 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature