H PYLORI INFECTION

This study tested a simpler treatment for H. pylori, a stomach infection that can cause ulcers. Instead of the usual three or four drugs, researchers gave 50 adults a combination of tegoprazan (an acid reducer) and amoxicillin (an antibiotic). The goal was to see if this two-drug…

This study tested whether eating a specific yogurt (Meiji Yogurt with LG21) every day for 12 weeks could clear H. pylori infection in 140 preschoolers aged 4-6. Half the children ate the yogurt, while the other half received no treatment. The main goal was to see if the yogurt co…

This study compared two methods to diagnose H. pylori infection: the rapid urease test (a simple, cheap test done during endoscopy) and a molecular test (which detects the bacteria's DNA). Researchers enrolled 100 people who needed an endoscopy. The goal was to see which test wor…

This study looked at whether Helicobacter pylori, a common stomach infection, is linked to unhealthy blood fat levels that can increase heart disease risk. Researchers measured a special heart risk score called the Atherogenic Index of Plasma (AIP) in 300 adults. The goal was to …

This study checked how common hidden H. pylori infection is in people getting heart stents and whether treating the infection lowers stomach symptoms or bleeding. Researchers followed 121 patients who needed blood thinners after their procedure. The goal was to see if eradicating…

This study looked at whether a specific gene (TLR9) influences how children's bodies react to H. pylori, a bacteria that can cause stomach pain and inflammation. Researchers compared 50 infected children with 50 uninfected children, all aged 1 to 18, using endoscopy and genetic t…

This study looked at 100 adults with H. pylori infection to find out which antibiotics work best and which bacterial genes cause resistance or cancer risk. Researchers took stomach samples during endoscopy to test the bacteria and check for specific genes. The goal was to underst…