The Relationship between H. pylori Infection and Osteoporosis in Japan

Background and Objective. H. pylori infection causes a chronic inflammation in the gastric mucosa. However, this local inflammation may result in extra-digestive conditions. Our aim is to investigate the relationship between H. pylori infection and osteoporosis in Japan. Methods. This cross-sectiona...

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Main Authors: Daisuke Asaoka, Akihito Nagahara, Mariko Hojo, Hitoshi Sasaki, Yuji Shimada, Takashi Yoshizawa, Taro Osada, Sumio Watanabe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2014-01-01
Series:Gastroenterology Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/340765
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