Background Study of the upper gastrointestinal microbiome has shown that other bacteria
besides Helicobacter pylori flourish despite the hostile environment. Whilst H. pylori is the …

Background It is 40 years since the discovery of Helicobacter pylori infection. Over that time
major changes have occurred in esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) findings. The aim of …

In October 1981 Barry Marshall, working with Robin Warren and Charles Goodwin, cultured
stomach specimens in an attempt to identify organisms that had frequently been observed …

Introduction Helicobacter pylori selectively infects the human stomach, being the most
prevalent chronic infection in the world. H pylori presence causes chronic gastritis in 100 …

Peptic ulcer refers to the inflammatory response and necrotic lesions of the mucosa under
the action of various pathogenic factors, which goes deeply into the mucosal muscle layer …

Acute upper gastrointestinal bleed (AUGIB) is one of the most common medical
emergencies in the UK, with roughly one presentation every 6 min. Despite advances in …

ABSTRACT Introduction Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) have revolutionized the management
of acid-related disorders, representing today the mainstay treatment of these conditions …

Summary Background Recent data from Western countries indicate that the aetiology of
peptic ulcer disease (PUD) is changing as the prevalence of H elicobacter pylori is …

Background The proportion (and even the reality) of peptic ulcer disease (PUD) not related
to H. pylori or NSAID/aspirin is debated. Aim To analyse the current epidemiological and …

Introduction. Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection is very common worldwide. A reliable
diagnosis is crucial for patients with H. pylori‐related diseases. At followup, it is important to …