Eradicating Helicobacter pylori via 13C-urea breath screening to prevent gastric cancer in indigenous communities: a population-based study and development of a family index-case method

Conclusion
A high participation rate, a high eradication rate of H. pylori and an efficient rollout method indicate that a primary prevention strategy is acceptable and feasible in indigenous communities.

Trial registration number
NCT03900910.

Source: Gut - November 24, 2023 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Lei, W.-Y., Lee, J.-Y., Chuang, S.-L., Bair, M.-J., Chen, C.-L., Wu, J.-Y., Wu, D.-C., Tien ODonnell, F., Tien, H.-W., Chen, Y.-R., Chiang, T.-H., Hsu, Y.-H., Hsu, T.-H., Hsieh, P.-C., Lin, L.-J., Chia, S.-L., Wu, C.-C., Subeq, Y.-M., Wen, S.-H., Chang, H Tags: Open access, Gut Helicobacter pylori Source Type: research