Lack of Association Between Helicobacter pylori Infection and the Risk of Thyroid Nodule Types: A Multicenter Case-Control Studyin China

The prevalence of Helicobacter pylori infection is high worldwide, while numerous research has focused on unraveling the relationship between H. pylori infection and extragastric diseases. Although H. pylori infection has been associated with thyroid diseases, including thyroid nodule (TN), the relationship has mainly focused on potential physiological mechanisms and has not been validated by large population epidemiological investigations. Therefore, we thus designed a case-control study comprising participants who received regular health examination between 2017 and 2019. The cases and controls were diagnosed via ultrasound, while TN types were classified according to the guidelines of the American College of Radiology Thyroid Imaging Reporting and Data System (ACR TI-RADS). Moreover, H. pylori infection was determined by C14 urea breath test, while its relationship with TN type risk and severity was analyzed using binary and ordinal logistic regression analyses. A total of 43,411 participants, including 13,036 TN patients and 30,375 controls, were finally recruited in the study. The crude odds ratio (OR) was 1.07 in Model 1 (95% CI = 1.03–1.14) without adjustment compared to the H. pylori non-infection group. However, it was negative in Model 2 (OR = 1.02, 95% CI = 0.97–1.06) after being adjusted for gender, age, body mass index (BMI), and blood pressure and in Model 3 (OR = 1.01, 95% CI = 0.97–1.06) after being adjusted for total cholesterol, triglyceride, low-density lipoprotein, and high-density lipoprotein on the basis of Model 2. Control variables, including gender, age, BMI, and diastolic pressure, were significantly correlated with the risk of TN types. Additionally, ordinal logistic regression results revealed that H. pylori infection was positively correlated with malignant differentiation of TN (Model 1: OR = 1.06, 95% CI = 1.02–1.11), while Model 2 and Model 3 showed negative results (Model 2: OR = 1.01, 95% CI = 0.96–1.06; Model 3: OR = 1.01, 95% CI = 0.96–1.05). In conclusion, H. pylori infection was not significantly associated with both TN type risk and severity of its malignant differentiation. These findings provide relevant insights for correcting possible misconceptions regarding TN type pathogenesis and will help guide optimization of therapeutic strategies for thyroid diseases.

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Effect of Helicobacter pylori Infection on Serum Lipid Profile

Journal of Lipids ◽

10.1155/2018/6734809 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 2018 ◽

pp. 1-5 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Mohamadreza Haeri ◽

Mahmoud Parham ◽

Neda Habibi ◽

Jamshid Vafaeimanesh

Keyword(s):

Helicobacter Pylori ◽

Lipid Profile ◽

Blood Sugar ◽

Serum Lipid ◽

Density Lipoprotein ◽

Population Data ◽

Serum Lipid Profile ◽

Significant Difference ◽

H Pylori ◽

The Relationship

Background. Some studies suggest a significant relationship between Helicobacter pylori infection and atherogenesis; but the mechanism of the relationship is almost unknown. The current study aimed at evaluating the relationship between H. pylori infection and serum lipid profile. Patients and Methods. The current study was conducted on 2573 patients, from 2008 to 2015. The serum anti-Helicobacter pylori antibody titer and serum lipid profile were assessed in the study population; data were statistically analyzed by SPSS version 16. P values < 0.05 were considered significant. Results. In the current study, 66.5% of the cases were serologically positive for H. pylori. Among male cases, the level of low density lipoprotein (LDL) was higher in patients with H. pylori infection, compared with that of the ones without the infection (P=0.03); although level of triglyceride (TG) was higher and the level of high density lipoprotein (HDL) was lower in the cases with H. pylori infection; there was no statistically significant difference between the cases with and without H. pylori infection regarding the level of HDL and TG. Among female cases, the level of TG was significantly lower in patients with H. pylori infection, compared with that of the ones without the infection (P=0.001); but there was no significant difference between the cases with and without H. pylori infection regarding the level of LDL and HDL. The mean fasting blood sugar (FBS) in the cases with H. pylori infection was significantly higher than that of the ones without the infection (P=0.04). Conclusion. According to the results of the current study, the levels of LDL and FBS were high among the male cases with H. pylori infection. However, in females with H. pylori infection the level of TG was low; hence, it seems that the atherogenicity of H. pylori affected the level of blood sugar more.

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The Association between Helicobacter pylori Infection and Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Meta-Analysis

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph17072524 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (7) ◽

pp. 2524

Author(s):

Yun-A Kim ◽

Yoon Jeong Cho ◽

Sang Gyu Kwak

Keyword(s):

Helicobacter Pylori ◽

Irritable Bowel Syndrome ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Case Control ◽

Case Control Studies ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Cross Sectional Studies ◽

H Pylori ◽

Irritable Bowel ◽

The Relationship

The association of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection with functional dyspepsia has been well studied. However, the data on the relationship between H. pylori infection and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are conflicting. This study aims to elucidate the association between H. pylori infection and IBS. PubMed, Cochrane Library, CINAHL and SCOPUS databases were searched to identify eligible English articles published up to December 2019. Cross-sectional studies, case–control studies and cohort studies reporting both prevalence of H. pylori infection and IBS were selected for the detailed review. The pooled odds ratio (ORs) and their 95% confidence interval (CI) were calculated. A total of 7269 individuals in four cross-sectional studies and six case-control studies were included. The prevalence of H. pylori infection ranged from 12.8% to 73.4% in the control group, and 9.7% to 72.1% in the IBS group. The combined OR for H. pylori infection was 1.10 (95% CI: 0.93–1.29, I2: 37.5%). In a subgroup analysis of IBS defined according to Rome criteria, the OR for H. pylori infection was 1.10 (95% CI: 0.93–1.30, I2 = 31.7%). In this meta-analysis, H. pylori infection was not significantly associated with IBS. Well-designed studies are needed to identify the relationship between H. pylori infection and IBS.

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Sex differences in the relationship among alcohol, smoking, and Helicobacter pylori infection in asymptomatic individuals

Journal of International Medical Research ◽

10.1177/0300060520926036 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 48 (5) ◽

pp. 030006052092603

Author(s):

Wenzhi Wu ◽

Marcis Leja ◽

Vladislav Tsukanov ◽

Zarrin Basharat ◽

Dong Hua ◽

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Keyword(s):

Helicobacter Pylori ◽

Logistic Regression ◽

Regression Analysis ◽

Alcohol Consumption ◽

Logistic Regression Analysis ◽

Helicobacter Pylori Infection ◽

Multivariable Logistic Regression Analysis ◽

H Pylori ◽

Relationship Of ◽

The Relationship

Objective We aimed to investigate the relationship of Helicobacter pylori infection with alcohol and smoking. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional study among participants who underwent health check-ups for H. pylori infection between January 2013 and March 2017. We subsequently investigated the relationship of H. pylori infection with alcohol and smoking. Results A total of 7169 participants were enrolled in this study. The overall prevalence of H. pylori infection was 55.2%. Participants with H. pylori infection were more likely to be older than those without H. pylori infection. For male participants with H. pylori infection, multivariable logistic regression analysis indicated that both smoking (odds ratio (OR): 1.61; 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.41–1.83) and alcohol consumption (OR: 1.30; 95% CI: 1.10–1.52) were independently positively associated with H. pylori infection. For female participants, multivariable logistic regression analysis indicated that both smoking (OR: 0.03; 95% CI: 0.02–0.07) and alcohol consumption (OR: 0.20; 95% CI: 0.12–0.33) were inversely significantly associated with H. pylori infection after adjustment for age. Conclusions Smoking and alcohol consumption were risk factors for male participants but these were protective factors for female individuals with H. pylori infection.

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Relationship between Helicobacter pylori-positivity in the gallbladder and stomach and effect on gallbladder pathologies

Journal of International Medical Research ◽

10.1177/0300060519847345 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 47 (10) ◽

pp. 4904-4910

Author(s):

Aziz Ari ◽

Cihad Tatar ◽

Enver Yarikkaya

Keyword(s):

Helicobacter Pylori ◽

Case Control Study ◽

Pancreatic Head ◽

Case Control ◽

Head Cancer ◽

Pancreatic Head Cancer ◽

Significant Difference ◽

H Pylori ◽

The Relationship ◽

Control Study

Objective Helicobacter pylori commonly occurs in the stomach, but localizations outside the stomach and related diseases have also been investigated. However, the relationship between H. pylori and gallstones remains controversial. We aimed to investigate the relationships between H. pylori in the stomach and the gallbladder and gallstones. Methods This prospective case-control study included patients who underwent cholecystectomy because of gallstones, pancreatic head cancer, or hepatic resection. The patients were separated into two groups according to the detection of H. pylori in gallbladder samples using Giemsa staining. Stomach H. pylori status was based on previous gastroscopy. Results The study enrolled 60 patients, comprising 27 patients with gallstones and 33 without. There was no significant difference in the incidence of gallstones between patients with or without H. pylori in the stomach or gallbladder. Furthermore, the presence of H. pylori in the stomach was measured in 14 patients and was significantly correlated with H. pylori in the gallbladder. Conclusion The current study showed no relationship between the occurrence of gallstones and the presence of H. pylori in either the gallbladder or the stomach. In contrast to previous reports, this suggests that H. pylori does not play a role in the development of gallstones.

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Helicobacter pylori is not a contributing factor in gallbladder polyps or gallstones: a case-control matching study of Chinese individuals

Journal of International Medical Research ◽

10.1177/0300060520959220 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 48 (10) ◽

pp. 030006052095922

Author(s):

Jinshun Zhang ◽

Ying Zhang ◽

Yahong Chen ◽

Weiling Chen ◽

Hongfang Xu ◽

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Keyword(s):

Helicobacter Pylori ◽

Gallbladder Disease ◽

Abdominal Ultrasound ◽

Case Control ◽

Control Group ◽

Gallbladder Polyp ◽

Gallbladder Polyps ◽

The Mean ◽

H Pylori ◽

The Relationship

Objective To investigate the relationship between Helicobacter pylori ( H. pylori) infection and gallstones or gallbladder polyps. Methods This retrospective analysis included 27,881 individuals who underwent health examinations that included a H. pylori test and an abdominal ultrasound scan. Patients were divided into four groups: gallbladder polyp (P group), gallstone (S group), gallstone and gallbladder polyp (SP group), and no gallbladder disease (N group). Case–control matching was used to select the participants in the control group. Results The mean ages of participants in the P, S, and SP groups were all significantly higher than the mean age of participants in the N group. The proportions of participants with each type of body mass index significantly differed between the N and P groups, and between the N and S groups. In total 45.7% of participants exhibited H. pylori infection. After case-control matching, the proportion of participants with H. pylori infection did not significantly differ according to the presence or absence of gallbladder polyps. Similar results were observed regarding gallstones, as well as gallstones and gallbladder polyps. Conclusion H. pylori infection might not be related to gallbladder polyps or gallstones.

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The correlation between lncRNAs and Helicobacter pylori in gastric cancer

Pathogens and Disease ◽

10.1093/femspd/ftaa004 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 77 (9) ◽

Author(s):

Narges Dastmalchi ◽

Seyed Mahdi Banan Khojasteh ◽

Mirsaed Miri Nargesi ◽

Reza Safaralizadeh

Keyword(s):

Gastric Cancer ◽

Helicobacter Pylori ◽

Molecular Mechanisms ◽

Gastrointestinal Diseases ◽

Mechanisms Of Action ◽

Molecular Pathways ◽

Gastric Diseases ◽

Non Coding Rnas ◽

H Pylori ◽

The Relationship

ABSTRACT Helicobacter pylori infection performs a key role in gastric tumorigenesis. Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) have demonstrated a great potential to be regarded as effective malignancy biomarkers for various gastrointestinal diseases including gastric cancer (GC). The present review highlights the relationship between lncRNAs and H. pylori in GC. Several studies have examined not only the involvement of lncRNAs in H. pylori-associated GC progression but also their molecular mechanisms of action. Among the pertinent studies, some have addressed the effects of H. pylori infection on modulatory networks of lncRNAs, while others have evaluated the effects of changes in the expression level of lncRNAs in H. pylori-associated gastric diseases, especially GC. The relationship between lncRNAs and H. pylori was found to be modulated by various molecular pathways.

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The Effect of Helicobacter pylori Eradication on Lipid Levels: A Meta-Analysis

Journal of Clinical Medicine ◽

10.3390/jcm10050904 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (5) ◽

pp. 904

Author(s):

Jun Watanabe ◽

Masato Hamasaki ◽

Kazuhiko Kotani

Keyword(s):

Helicobacter Pylori ◽

Cardiovascular Diseases ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Low Density Lipoprotein ◽

Density Lipoprotein ◽

Lipoprotein Cholesterol ◽

Lipid Levels ◽

Pubmed Database ◽

H Pylori ◽

Meta Analyses

Introduction: Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection is positively associated with cardiovascular diseases, but the involvement of lipids in this association remains unclear. The present study reviewed the changes in circulating lipid levels following H. pylori eradication. Methods: A PubMed database was searched until December 2020 to identify randomized control trials (RCTs) and non-RCTs investigating the effect of H. pylori eradication on the lipid levels in inverse variance-weighted, random-effects meta-analyses. Results: A total of 24 studies (four RCTs and 20 non-RCTs) with 5270 participants were identified. The post-eradication levels were increased for high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C; mean difference (MD) 2.28 mg/dL, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.90 to 2.66) and triglyceride (TG; MD 3.22 mg/dL, 95% CI 1.13 to 5.31) compared with the pre-eradication levels. H. pylori eradication resulted in little to no difference in the low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol levels (MD −2.33 mg/dL, 95% CI −4.92 to 0.26). In the analyses of RCTs only, the findings for elevated HDL-C levels, but not TG, were robust. Conclusions: H. pylori eradication increases the HDL-C levels. Further studies are needed to elucidate the effects of lipid changes following H. pylori eradication on cardiovascular diseases.

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Study on Association between Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria and Helicobacter Pylori Infection in Armed Forces Personnel

Journal of Armed Forces Medical College Bangladesh ◽

10.3329/jafmc.v12i2.41108 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 12 (2) ◽

pp. 122-126 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Md Sayeed Hasan ◽

Md Shirajul Islam Khan ◽

Jannatun Nayeem

Keyword(s):

Helicobacter Pylori ◽

Eradication Therapy ◽

Armed Forces ◽

Case Control ◽

Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria ◽

Helicobacter Pylori Infection ◽

Enteric Infection ◽

Clinical Disorder ◽

Serum Igg ◽

H Pylori

Introduction: Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria (CIU) has an estimated prevalence of 35-65% and impacts 15 to 25% of the population at some point in their lives. Studies have shown the possible involvement of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection in chronic idiopathic urticaria (CIU), but the relationship remains controversial. Objective: To quantitatively assess the association between H. pylori infection and chronic idiopathic urticaria. Materials and Methods: This was a case-control type of analytical study and 100 patients were enrolled fifty patients of CIU fulfilling inclusion criteria with no identifiable cause were taken as case and patients without urticaria were taken as control, attending in the department of Dermatology & Venereology, CMH Dhaka for treatment from May 2015 to Aug 2016. Helicobacter pylori infection was confirmed by serum IgG for H. pylori test. Results: The result showed that H. pylori infection significantly affected a high percentage of patients 30 (60%) with chronic idiopathic urticaria. Male respondents were more positive 16(53.3%) than female 14(46.7%), in the middle aged 31-50 year about 18(60%) and triple drug therapy was successful in 16(53.33%) patients in whom H. pylori was detected. Conclusion: Urticaria is a common clinical disorder with complex triggering factors. Chronic urticaria has provided evidence that enteric infection with H. pylori may induce the disease. In this case control study, it was evident that chronic idiopathic urticaria was associated with positive serum IgG for H. Pylori. A trial of H. pylori eradication therapy may be offered to patients with CIU and evidence of H. pylori infection. Journal of Armed Forces Medical College Bangladesh Vol.12(2) 2016: 122-126

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Helicobacter pylori and Metabolic Diseases

The Korean Journal of Helicobacter and Upper Gastrointestinal Research ◽

10.7704/kjhugr.2019.0038 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 20 (1) ◽

pp. 21-28 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Sung Eun Kim

Keyword(s):

Helicobacter Pylori ◽

Fatty Liver Disease ◽

Metabolic Diseases ◽

Gastrointestinal Disorders ◽

Systemic Effects ◽

Peptic Ulcers ◽

Alcoholic Fatty Liver ◽

H Pylori ◽

The Relationship ◽

Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is one of the most common pathogens that can cause certain gastrointestinal disorders, such as gastritis, peptic ulcers, and gastric cancer. Recently, interest in the systemic effects of H. pylori on extragastric manifestations is increasing. Representative diseases include hematologic, cardiovascular, neurodegenerative, autoimmune, dermatologic, allergic, hepatobiliary, and metabolic diseases. Among them, since the prevalence of metabolic diseases is on the rise worldwide, the relationship between H. pylori infection and metabolic diseases has become an interesting research issue. Many studies have been conducted to clarify any association. However, the results of those studies still remain controversial. This review focuses on recently published studies to investigate the relationship between H. pylori infection and metabolic diseases, including diabetes mellitus, metabolic syndrome, obesity, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and their associated pathophysiology.

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Association of Helicobacter pylori Infection with the Risk of Metabolic Syndrome and Insulin Resistance: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

10.21203/rs.3.rs-789572/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Mobin Azami ◽

Hamid Reza Baradaran ◽

Parisa Kohnepoushi ◽

Lotfolah Saed ◽

Asra Moradkhani ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Insulin Resistance ◽

Metabolic Syndrome ◽

Helicobacter Pylori ◽

Cohort Studies ◽

Odds Ratio ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Case Control ◽

Case Control Studies ◽

H Pylori

Abstract Background Conflicting results of recent studies on the association between Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection and the risk of insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome explored the need for updated meta-analysis on this issue. Therefore, this systematic review aimed to estimate the pooled effect of H. pylori infection on the risk of insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome. Methods To identify case-control studies and cohort studies evaluating the association of H. pylori infection with insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome, a comprehensive literature search was performed from international databases including Medline (PubMed), Web of Sciences, Scopus, EMBASE, and CINHAL from January 1990 until January 2021. We used odds ratio with its 95% confidence interval (95%CI) to quantify the effect of case-control studies and risk ratio with its 95%CI for the effect of cohort studies. Results 22 studies with 206911 participants were included for meta-analysis. The pooled estimate of odds ratio between H. pylori infection and metabolic syndrome in case-control studies was 1.19 (95%CI: 1.05, 1.35; I2 = 0%), and in cohort studies, the pooled risk ratio was 1.31 (95%CI: 1.13, 1.51; I2 = 0%). Besides, case-control studies showed the pooled odds ratio of 1.54 (95%CI: 1.19, 1.98; I2 = 6.88%) for the association between H. pylori infection and insulin resistance. Conclusion A positive association was found between H. pylori infection and insulin resistance as well as metabolic syndrome, so planning to eliminate or eradicate H. pylori infection could be an effective solution to improve metabolic syndrome or insulin resistance, and vice versa.

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