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Does Helicobacter pylori Eradication Reduce the Long-term Requirements for Acid Suppressants in Patients with a History of Peptic Ulcer Disease in General Practice? Results from a Four-Year Longitudinal Study

Z. Khan
,
P. Nair
,
C. O'Shea
,
N. Spiers
,
R. J. Playford
&
A. C. Wicks
Pages 144-147 | Published online: 08 Jul 2009

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