Dual Therapy With Vonoprazan, Amoxicillin Effective For Helicobacter pylori
Dual therapy with vonoprazan and low-dose amoxicillin had similar efficacy to triple-drug treatment for the eradication of Helicobacter pylori.
H pylori Infection
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Following Helicobacter pylori Infection, Gastric Cancer Risk High
Individuals who are racial or ethnic minorities and individuals who are smokers experience significantly higher risks for gastric cancer following a diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori infection.
Helicobacter pylori Infection Must Be Wiped Out to Cut Gastric Cancer Risk
Only complete eradication of Helicobacter pylori infection, not treatment alone, will reduce the risk for developing stomach cancer.
Talicia Gets FDA Approval for Helicobacter Pylori Treatment
The FDA has approved Talicia (omeprazole magnesium, amoxicillin and rifabutin delayed-release capsules; RedHill Biopharma) for the treatment of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection in adults.
Disaggregation and Variability of Gastric Cancer Risk and Survival in Asian American Subgroups
The researchers discovered significant differences and substantial heterogeneity in risk for GC among API subgroups. Substantial differences in all-cause survival among API subgroups were also observed.
Helicobacter Pylori Testing Should Include Patients With GERD From Endemic Areas
The study researchers concluded that recommendations for Helicobacter pylori screening should also include patients who exhibit GERD symptoms only, irrespective of regional origin.
Review: H Pylori Treatment in Patients With Allergies, Coexisting Conditions
A recent review published in the journal Pharmacotherapy summarizes recommendations for the treatment of Helicobacter pylori infection in special patient populations.
H. Pylori Treatment May Reduce Gastric Cancer Incidence, Death
Reductions in gastric cancer mortality seen with H. pylori treatment, vitamin, garlic supplementation.
Gastric Microbiota Restoration Related to Eradication of Helicobacter pylori
The impact of eradicated Helicobacter pylori on the pediatric gastric microbial community structure shows restoration of bacterial diversity consistent with noninfected children in the same endemic region.
T2DM Increases Gastric Cancer Risk After H. Pylori Eradication
Type 2 diabetes was linked to an increased risk for gastric cancer (adjusted hazard ratio, 1.73). Stratified statistical analysis demonstrated a significantly higher risk for gastric cardia cancer (adjusted hazard ratio, 3.40) and a significantly increased risk in those with suboptimal glycemic control (adjusted hazard ratio, 1.68).
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