The association of Helicobacter pylori with pancreatic cancer

Infection with Helicobacter pylori (HP) affects 50% of the world. Previous studies have suggested an association between HP and pancreatic adenocarcinoma (PC). These association studies have been limited in their ability to identify the incidence and risk factors of PC among HP infected individuals and the impact of HP eradication on PC.Retrospective cohort study within the Veterans Administration of 103,595 patients (median age 62.3; 92.0%...