Journal article
The effectiveness of omeprazole, clarithromycin and tinidazole in eradicating Helicobacter pylori in a community screen and treat programme
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Helicobacter pylori screening and treatment has been proposed as a cost-effective method of preventing gastric cancer.
AIM: To assess, in a randomized controlled trial, the efficacy of therapy in eradicating H. pylori as part of a screening programme, and to report the adverse events associated with this strategy.
Authors
Moayyedi; Feltbower; Crocombe; Mason; Atha; Brown; Dowell; Richards; Axon; STUDY OBOTLH
Journal
Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics, Vol. 14, No. 6, pp. 719–728
Publisher
Wiley
Publication Date
June 2000
DOI
10.1046/j.1365-2036.2000.00767.x
ISSN
0269-2813
Associated Experts
Fields of Research (FoR)
Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
Administration, OralAdultAnti-Bacterial AgentsAnti-Ulcer AgentsAntitrichomonal AgentsClarithromycinCost-Benefit AnalysisDrug Therapy, CombinationFemaleHelicobacter InfectionsHelicobacter pyloriHumansMaleMass ScreeningMiddle AgedOmeprazolePatient ComplianceSex FactorsStomach NeoplasmsTinidazoleTreatment Outcome