Archives for July 12, 2017

H. Pylori: Part 2 Testing

Testing for H. pylori should be performed only if the clinician plans to offer treatment for positive results. The indications for testing are outlined in the table below. The test-and-treat strategy for H. pylori is appropriate for patients with dyspepsia who are under the age of 55 and have no ‘alarm features.’ Platelet counts in

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