ABSTRACT

What prevalence of Helicobacter pylori infection identified by breath tests would you expect in patients aged 15-79 years attending a general practice in the following categories? a Do not drink coffee. b Drink three or more cups of coffee per day. c Do not drink alcohol, d Drink 75 g or more of alcohol per day. BMJ. 315:1489-92 (research report)

Which of the following patients should have an upper Gl endoscopy? In each case state a reason for your point of view. a A woman aged 38 years with intermittent epigastric pain relieved by

eating, for 2 weeks after taking non-steroidal drugs for back pain for the previous month.