Helicobacter pylori eradication therapy to prevent gastric cancer: systematic review and meta-analysis

Objectives Gastric cancer is strongly associated with Helicobacter pylori ( H. pylori ). We conducted a previous systematic review and meta-analysis that suggested eradication therapy reduced future incidence of gastric cancer, but effect size was uncertain, and there was no reduction in gastric cancer-related mortality. We updated this meta-analysis, as more data has accumulated. We also evaluated impact of eradication therapy on future risk of...