Jaakkimainen RL, Boyle E, Tudiver F. Is Helicobacter pylori associated with non-ulcer dyspepsia and will eradication improve symptoms? A met-analysis. BMJ1999;319:1040-1044.
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This article looks at the association between non-ulcer dyspepsia and the presence of Helicobacter pylori infection. It concludes that there is an association between dyspepsia symptoms and the infection and that improvement can be achieved by eradication of the organism. Will be of interest to pharmacists working in Helicobacter eradication clinics.
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