As an update to previously published recommendations for the management of Helicobacter
pylori infection, an evidence-based appraisal of 14 topics was undertaken in a consensus …

… Porro GB, Pace F. Rationale and efficacy of medical therapy for gastrooesophageal reflux
… Nilsson G, Larsson S, Johnsson F. Randomized clinical trial of laparoscopic versus open …

Background Hereditary diffuse gastric cancer (HDGC) results from truncating mutations of the
CDH1 (E-cadherin) gene. It is an autosomal dominant cancer susceptibility syndrome with …

… Whitaker MJ, Brun J, Carelli F, on behalf of the International Gastro Primary Care Group.
Controversy and consensus in the management of upper gastrointestinal disease in primary care …

Background & Aims: Infection of the lymphatic system by hepatitis C virus (HCV) appears to
be an intrinsic characteristic of chronic hepatitis C (CHC) and low-level (occult) HCV infection…

Competency-based medical education (CBME) is as important in continuing professional
development (CPD) as at any other stage of a physician’s career. Principles of CBME have the …

Objective To explore and categorise the state of existing literature for national programmes
designed to affirm or establish the continuing competence of physicians. Design Scoping …

Considering growing evidence indicating that hepatitis C virus (HCV) replicates in lymphoid
cells, establishment of a reliable and sensitive method for detection of HCV in these cells …

Objectives: To provide Canadian primary care physicians with an evidence-based clinical
management tool, including diagnostic and treatment recommendations, for patients who …

Treatment with anti-inflammatory drugs and the analgesic efficacy of conventional nonsteroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are compromised by a two- to fourfold increased risk of …