Background: The ideal combination regimen for Helicobacter pylori (HP) eradication has not yet been determined and the success rate of HP extensively reduced worldwide due to increasing antibiotic resistance. So this multinational multi-center randomized controlled trial was designed evaluate efficacy tetracycline +levofloxacin eradication. Methods: During a 6-month period, all cases with infec...

OUTLOOK: NEGATIVE Rationale Standard & Poor's Ratings Services revised its rating outlook to negative from stable on Chelan County Public Utility District (PUD) No. 1, Wash.'s hydroelectric consolidated system revenue bonds. At the same time, Standard & Poor's affirmed the 'AA' rating on the bonds and assigned its 'AA' rating to the district's $147 million electric revenue bonds, series 2004. T...

physicians awareness about Helicobacter pylori association with peptic ulcer disease (PUD)has changed the natural course of this prolonged disease.Eradication of this organism has declined the incidence of complications and recurrence of PUD significantly in recent years.the aim of this cross sectional study was to evaluate the level of knowledge,attitude and practice (KAP) of general practitio...

Mandaue is a crucial city in Cebu island, Philippines as it links other large metropolises and highly industrialized. The occurrence of urban heat island (UHI) was already confirmed by previous study. In this paper, we aim to determine how UHI could be improved mitigations including increasing vegetation, adding open spaces, employing green roofs and/or combination thereof. ENVI-met software ut...

BACKGROUND Few studies have investigated the prevalence of multiple gastrointestinal diseases in the general British population. AIM To examine the prevalence of Crohn's disease (CD), ulcerative colitis (UC), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), gall stones (GS), and peptic ulcer disease (PUD). SUBJECTS The 1970 British Cohort Study (BCS70) and the National Child Development Study (NCDS) are two...

Dyspepsia is a common presenting complaint of various upper gastrointestinal disorders. The symptoms of causes of dyspepsia often overlap and this makes etiological diagnosis difficult. Endoscopy is the ideal procedure for identifying organic diseases of the foregut. Helicobacter pylori infection is associated with various upper gastrointestinal pathologies. A cross-sectional study was conducte...

The elderly often seek medical attention because of gastroduodenal diseases. It is well known that Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection is associated with several gastroduodenal diseases1–3. This infection is usually acquired before 10 years of age, but the prevalence of H. pylori infection is higher in the elderly, probably related to the poorer socioeconomic and sanitary conditions in th...

OBJECTIVE To assess adherence with guidelines for testing and treatment of Helicobacter pylori infection and upper gastrointestinal symptoms. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective longitudinal cohort analysis of patient-level medical and pharmacy claims from 75 US managed care plans. METHODS Persons with new claims for antisecretory medication, H pylori tests, or endoscopies were selected from among 2...