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The first helicobacter pylori screen-and-treat population-based study in young adults in europe

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Background Most gastric cancer cases are attributable to chronic Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection and can theoretically be prevented. Objective In the EUROHELICAN project, we aimed to assess the feasibility, acceptability, effectiveness, and adverse events of a Helicobacter pylori screen-and-treat program in the 30–34-year age group for the first time in Europe. Design The study was conducted in the Community Healthcare Center dr. Adolf Drolc Maribor, following the methodology prepared by the National Institute of Public Health. We invited asymptomatic individuals aged 30–34 to be tested for H. pylori IgG antibodies

Source: DiRROS repository (University of Maribor)

Authors: Tepeš, Bojan, Kofol-Bric, Tatjana, Završnik, Jernej, Oblak, Mitja, Kralj, Marcel, Polajžer, Alja, Blažun Vošner, Helena, Maguša Lorber, Nataša, Park, Jin Young, Matysiak‐Budnik, Tamara

Institutions: National Institute of Public Health, Rogaška Medical Centre, Zdravstveni dom dr. Adolfa Drolca Maribor, Centre international de recherche sur le cancer, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nantes

Language: English

Topic: Helicobacter pylori-related gastroenterology studies

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7140067630

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