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How do antacids primarily work in the context of mucosal cytoprotection?
How do antacids primarily work in the context of mucosal cytoprotection?
Why is a proton pump inhibitor considered more practical than antacids in the given context?
Why is a proton pump inhibitor considered more practical than antacids in the given context?
What is the role of endoscopy in diagnosing a duodenal ulcer in young patients with Helicobacter pylori antibodies?
What is the role of endoscopy in diagnosing a duodenal ulcer in young patients with Helicobacter pylori antibodies?
Why are good double-contrast barium meals becoming less frequent compared to endoscopy?
Why are good double-contrast barium meals becoming less frequent compared to endoscopy?
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Which macrolide is recommended to stick to until new evidence arises regarding H.pylori eradication regimens?
Which macrolide is recommended to stick to until new evidence arises regarding H.pylori eradication regimens?
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How does omeprazole's formulation as enteric-coated granules affect its absorption?
How does omeprazole's formulation as enteric-coated granules affect its absorption?
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What is the usual long-term treatment for patients who require long-term treatment for gastrointestinal disease?
What is the usual long-term treatment for patients who require long-term treatment for gastrointestinal disease?
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What is the effect of smoking on peptic ulcer disease and gastro-oesophageal reflux according to the text?
What is the effect of smoking on peptic ulcer disease and gastro-oesophageal reflux according to the text?
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What is the cause of belching according to the text?
What is the cause of belching according to the text?
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Why do patients with reflux oesophagitis usually have a low lower oesophageal sphincter pressure?
Why do patients with reflux oesophagitis usually have a low lower oesophageal sphincter pressure?
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What is the role of highly selective vagotomy in treating acid-related diseases according to the text?
What is the role of highly selective vagotomy in treating acid-related diseases according to the text?
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Why are gastric ulcers more common on the lesser curve according to the text?
Why are gastric ulcers more common on the lesser curve according to the text?
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What is the recommended treatment for mild reflux oesophagitis in young patients to prevent the development of Barrett’s oesophagitis?
What is the recommended treatment for mild reflux oesophagitis in young patients to prevent the development of Barrett’s oesophagitis?
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How does Barrett’s oesophagus typically develop?
How does Barrett’s oesophagus typically develop?
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Is it safe to give a patient with reflux oesophagitis, who is on proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), aspirin in antiplatelet doses?
Is it safe to give a patient with reflux oesophagitis, who is on proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), aspirin in antiplatelet doses?
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Does a combination of magnesium and aluminium hydroxide salts, used as antacids for reflux oesophagitis, have serious long-term adverse effects?
Does a combination of magnesium and aluminium hydroxide salts, used as antacids for reflux oesophagitis, have serious long-term adverse effects?
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In the treatment of reflux oesophagitis with a proton pump inhibitor (PPI), should the PPI be given for life or for a specific duration?
In the treatment of reflux oesophagitis with a proton pump inhibitor (PPI), should the PPI be given for life or for a specific duration?
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Is it recommended to treat asymptomatic endoscopically diagnosed reflux oesophagitis with acid suppression and/or antireflux measures?
Is it recommended to treat asymptomatic endoscopically diagnosed reflux oesophagitis with acid suppression and/or antireflux measures?
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