Publication Name	World Journal of Gastroenterology
Manuscript ID	115555
Country	China

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Letter to the Editor
Article Title	Traditional Chinese medicine alleviate gastrointestinal symptoms during bismuth quadruple therapy for Helicobacter pylori infection: A complementary perspective
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Yue-Bo Jia, Jing Wang, Li-Kun Guo and Jiang-Hong Ling
Funding Agency and Grant Number	Funding Agency Grant Number National TCM Advantageous Specialty Project of National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine State Medical Letter on Chinese Medicine {2024}90
Corresponding Author	Jiang-Hong Ling, PhD, Professor, Department of Gastroenterology, Shuguang Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 528 Zhangheng Road, Shanghai 201203, China, Shanghai 201203, China. ljh18817424778@163.com
Key Words	Helicobacter pylori infection; Traditional Chinese medicine; Gastrointestinal symptoms; Randomized controlled trial; Letter
Core Tip	The study by Liu et al represents an important step forward in optimizing Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) eradication therapy. By reducing side effects and improving patient comfort, probiotics offer a practical adjunct to enhance adherence to bismuth quadruple therapy. Traditional Chinese medicine can have similar functions because they have similar advantages in regulating microbiota. We expect in the next few years, more research should be encouraged on the microbiota pathway for eradicating H. pylori infections.
Citation	Jia YB, Wang J, Guo LK, Ling JH. Traditional Chinese medicine alleviate gastrointestinal symptoms during bismuth quadruple therapy for Helicobacter pylori infection: A complementary perspective. World J Gastroenterol 2025; In press

Received	2025-10-20 01:58
Peer-Review Started	2025-10-20 01:58
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2025-12-05 09:32
Return for Revision	2025-12-05 09:32
Revised	2025-12-09 16:11
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Second Decision by Editor	2025-12-30 02:36
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2025-12-30 07:03
Articles in Press	2025-12-30 07:03
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