Eradication of Helicobacter pylori Is Associated with the Progression of Dementia: A Population-Based Study

Objective. To evaluate the effect of eradication of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) on the progression of dementia in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) patients with peptic ulcer. Methods. Participants with the diagnosis of AD and peptic ulcer were recruited between 2001 and 2008. We examined the associatio...

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Main Authors: Yang-Pei Chang, Guei-Fen Chiu, Fu-Chen Kuo, Chiou-Lian Lai, Yuan-Han Yang, Huang-Ming Hu, Pi-Yu Chang, Chiao-Yun Chen, Deng-Chyang Wu, Fang-Jung Yu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01
Series:Gastroenterology Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/175729