We now know, due to the pioneering work of Warren and Marshall (the duo won the Nobel prize in Medicine in 2005) that Helicobacter pylori is the cause of most stomach ulcers. It has also been linked with stomach cancer. But will eradication of Helicobacter pylori prevent the development of stomach cancer?
Previous trials in this area have shown inconclusive results.
Recently, Japanese workers published work in The Lancet which shows that eradication of H. pylori has an impact on preventing recurrence of gastric cancer.
Read abstract of Lancet article here.
Further reading if you have time..
Previous trials in this area have shown inconclusive results.
Recently, Japanese workers published work in The Lancet which shows that eradication of H. pylori has an impact on preventing recurrence of gastric cancer.
Read abstract of Lancet article here.
Further reading if you have time..
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