Zhen-Xiu Cao

The gut microbiota dysbiosis in ischemic stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis of microbial diversity and taxonomic alterations

Objective Clinical and epidemiological evidence suggests a link between gut microbiota and ischemic stroke severity as well as outcomes, yet inconsistent findings and unclear mechanisms underscore the need for a systematic synthesis. Methods We systematically reviewed and meta-analyzed observational studies linking gut...