Test-and-Treat Strategies for Helicobacter pylori in Uninvestigated Dyspepsia: A Canadian Economic Anaylsis
BACKGROUND: Recognition of the pivotal role of Helicobacter pylori in the pathogenesis of peptic ulcer disease has revolutionized primary care approaches to dyspepsia. Decision analysis was used to compare the cost effectiveness of empirical ranitidine with a test and treat strategy using either H p...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2000-01-01
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| Series: | Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2000/978035 |