Zhongshan Hospital (xiamen), Fudan University

This study tested whether two simpler antibiotic combinations work as well as the current standard four-drug treatment for H. pylori stomach bacteria. Researchers compared two different two-drug combinations in 600 adults who had never been treated for the infection before. The g…

This study aimed to understand how common acid reflux disease (GERD) is among residents of Xiamen, China, and to identify lifestyle or health factors that increase a person's risk. Researchers surveyed and examined 1,625 local residents who experienced frequent heartburn or regur…

This study aimed to understand how two common gut conditions—Helicobacter pylori infection and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)—interact when they occur together. Researchers analyzed stool samples from 42 adult patients who had both conditions to map their gut bacter…