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. 2000 Apr 29;320(7243):1208.

Will eradication of Helicobacter pylori improve symptoms of non-ulcer dyspepsia? Studies included in meta-analysis had heterogenous, not homogenous, results

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Will eradication of Helicobacter pylori improve symptoms of non-ulcer dyspepsia? Studies included in meta-analysis had heterogenous, not homogenous, results

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Odds ratios and summary odds ratio for proportion of patients with complete or almost complete relief of dyspeptic symptoms 6-12 months after treatment in eradication trials
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