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H Pylori tests not always useful for diagnosing ulcers
Routine testing for H pylori infection in patients consulting their general practitioner with indigestion (dyspepsia) does not aid the diagnosis of peptic ulcers, concludes a study from the Netherlands in this week's BMJ. Testing is useful only in patients at high risk of peptic ulcer disease, and these patients can be identified by asking three... view more... (2001-07-11)
What is the most effective therapy for low-dose aspirin induced peptic ulcer?
The incidence of low-dose aspirin-induced peptic ulcer seems to be increasing in Japan in conjunction with the increasing proportion of elderly individuals, in whom metabolic syndrome frequently develops. However, a therapeutic and prevention strategy for such peptic ulcers has not yet been established. view more (2009-02-19)
Vardenafil: A potential drug to protect gastric mucosa
Indomethacin has been proved by epidemiological and experimental studies to be closely associated with peptic ulcer development. Vardenafil is a potent phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitor and its effects on the gastric mucosa havenot been reported. view more (2009-11-18)
Childhood adversities have a predictive role in peptic ulcer
Helicobacter pylori, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug use and smoking are the most important risk factors for peptic ulcer. view more (2009-07-29)
A potential anti-ulcer herb medicine: Rocket 'Eruca sativa'
Gastric ulcer is an illness that affects a considerable number of people worldwide. Although the introduction of proton-pump inhibitors to the classic anti-ulcer therapy has revolutionized treatment of peptic ulcers and other gastrointestinal disorders, there is still no complete cure for this disease. view more (2009-05-08)
Risks of gastrointestinal ulcers linked to aspirin use might outweigh its benefits for the heart
Doctors should consider whether patients are at high risk of stomach ulcers before prescribing aspirin treatment. view more (2006-09-20)
Can EP4 agonist alleviate gastric lesions?
Over 300 million patients use non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in the world to treat pain, arthritis, fever and other diseases. Nearly 30% of the users suffer from gastric lesions and bleeding. view more (2009-11-18)
H Pylori Eradication Reduces Risk Of Peptic Ulcers For Patients Taking Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs
Screening and treatment for infection caused by the gastrointestinal bacterium Helicobacter pylori could substantially reduce the risk of ulcers for patients starting long-term non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) treatment, conclude authors of a study in this week's issue of THE LANCET. A meta-analysis also published in this week's issue... view more... (2002-01-02)
COX2 inhibitor could offer benefits over other anti-inflammatory drugs for osteoarthritis (pp 639, 665, 675)
Results of an international multi-centre study in this week's issue of THE LANCET suggest that the COX2 inhibitor lumiracoxib could be an effective treatment for osteoarthritis-its use was associated with an 80% reduction in gastric complications compared with other conventional anti-inflammatory drugs. The use of non-selective non-steroidal... view more... (2004-08-18)
HRT COULD PROTECT AGAINST LEG ULCERS (p 675)
Elderly women given hormone replacement therapy (HRT) could be at a reduced risk of developing leg ulcers and pressure sores, conclude authors of a research letter in this week's issue of THE LANCET. Pressure ulcers and venous leg ulcers are common chronic wounds. Oestrogens in the form of HRT might have an effect on wound healing, but this... view more... (2002-02-20)
A low prevalence of H pylori in HIV-positive patients
Helicobacter pylori has been extensively studied and proven to be the main cause of chronic gastritis and peptic ulcer in the HIV-negative population. view more (2007-10-17)
Peptic ulcer surgery increases the risk of pancreatic cancer
Peptic ulcer surgery seems to increase the risk of developing pancreatic cancer, finds research in the Journal of Clinical Pathology. view more (2002-04-25)
Which is more accurate, serology test or C14-urea breath test?
Serology and C14-UBT are the most commonly used non-invasive tests of H. pylori infection. The diagnostic characteristics of the tests depend also on the prevalence of H. pylori infection in the population tested. view more (2008-09-10)
Does Helicobacter pylori eradication therapy prevent gastric cancer?
Although it has been demonstrated that Helicobacter pylori causes gastric cancer, it is still controversial that whether H. pylori eradication therapy is effective in primary prevention of gastric cancer. view more (2009-09-25)
Helicobacter pylori Acquisition Most Common In Young Children (P931)
A US study in this week's issue of THE LANCET highlights how most newly acquired infections of the intestinal bacterium Helicobacter pylori probably occur in children younger than 10 years of age. The authors of the study suggest that treatment and prevention strategies should therefore be targeted at young children. H pylori infection is... view more... (2002-03-13)
Why are tribal populations free from clinical symptoms infection with H pylori strains?
Helicobacter pylori is of growing concern today because of its crucial role in the pathogenesis of chronic gastritis, peptic ulcer diseases and in the multi-step carcinogenic process of gastric cancer. However, it is still an enigma why few strains are associated with ulcer formation with relevant clinical symptoms while others are not associated... view more... (2009-03-09)
Stomach receptor for H. pylori discovered
Scientists have determined that decay-accelerating factor (DAF), a protein found in epithelial cells in the stomach, acts as a receptor for the bacteria Helicobacter pylori. view more (2006-05-05)
Rising rates of bleeding from ulcers in last decade despite changes in treatment
Hospital admissions for bleeding ulcers rose throughout the 1990s despite changes in drug treatment, reveals a study in Gut. view more (2002-03-11)
Endoscopy within 24 hours shows better outcomes in elderly with peptic ulcer bleeding
A new study shows that elderly patients who underwent endoscopy within one day of presentation for peptic ulcer bleeding had a two-day shorter hospital stay and were less likely to require upper gastrointestinal surgery than patients who did not receive endoscopy within the first day of presentation. view more (2009-08-18)
Slight Fluorescence Gives Hope For Recovery
Stomach ulcer not only aches, it also fluoresce. Russian researchers believe that the brighter the fluorescence is, the less chances the patient has to do without the operation. view more (2005-02-22)
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