A numerically important group of patients with functional gastrointestinal disorders have
chronic symptoms that can be attributed to the gastroduodenal region. Based on the …

This literature review and the recommendations therein were prepared for the American
Gastroenterological Association Clinical Practice and Economics Committee. The paper was …

Functional dyspepsia (FD) is a common disorder of gut–brain interaction, affecting
approximately 7% of individuals in the community, with most patients managed in primary …

Decision makers in health care are increasingly interested in using high-quality scientific
evidence to support clinical and health policy choices; however, the quality of available …

Importance Diagnostic tests are often ordered by physicians in patients with a low pretest
probability of disease to rule out conditions and reassure the patient. Objective To study the …

Background This review considers management strategies (combinations of initial
investigation and empirical treatments) for dyspeptic patients. Dyspepsia was defined to …

Purpose of report This document has been commissioned by the British Society of
Gastroenterology. It is intended to draw together the evidence needed to fill the void created …

Health economics has been an established feature of the research, policymaking, practice
and management in the delivery of healthcare. However its role is increasing as the cost of …

OBJECTIVES: Deciding on whether theHelicobacter pyloritest-and-treat strategy is an
appropriate diagnostic–therapeutic approach for patients with dyspepsia invites a series of …

BACKGROUND: Innovations are proliferating at the primary-secondary care interface,
affecting referral to secondary care and resource use. Evidence about the range of effects …