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Helicobacter pylori Eradication in long-term Proton pump inhibitor Users in Primary care (HELPUP): a randomized controlled trial (2006)
Journal Article
Raghunath, A., Hungin, A., Mason, J., & Jackson, W. (2007). Helicobacter pylori Eradication in long-term Proton pump inhibitor Users in Primary care (HELPUP): a randomized controlled trial. Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 25(5), 585-592. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2036.2006.03234.x

Background Two-thirds of proton pump inhibitor prescribing in the UK is for long-term therapy. Aim To determine the impact of eradication in long-term proton pump inhibitor users infected with Helicobacter pylori. Methods A total of 184 H. pylori-pos... Read More about Helicobacter pylori Eradication in long-term Proton pump inhibitor Users in Primary care (HELPUP): a randomized controlled trial.

The diagnostic accuracy and utility of a B-natriuretic peptide test in a community population of patients with suspected heart failure (2006)
Journal Article
Fuat, A., Hungin, A., Murphy, J., Curry, J., Mehrzad, A., Hetherington, A., …Cawlwy, P. (2006). The diagnostic accuracy and utility of a B-natriuretic peptide test in a community population of patients with suspected heart failure. British Journal of General Practice, 56(526), 327-333

Background: National guidelines suggest the use of natriuretic peptides in suspected heart failure but there have been no studies comparing assays in primary care. Aim: To test and compare the diagnostic accuracy and utility of B-type natriuretic pep... Read More about The diagnostic accuracy and utility of a B-natriuretic peptide test in a community population of patients with suspected heart failure.

Patients with poorly controlled diabetes in primary care: health care clinicians’ beliefs and attitudes (2006)
Journal Article
Jeavons, D., Hungin, A., & Cornford, C. (2006). Patients with poorly controlled diabetes in primary care: health care clinicians’ beliefs and attitudes. Postgraduate Medical Journal, 82(967), 347-350. https://doi.org/10.1136/pgmj.2005.039545

Objective: To determine doctors’ and nurses’ attitudes and beliefs about treating patients with type 2 diabetes with less than ideal glycaemic control while receiving maximal oral treatment in primary care. Design: Focus groups. Setting: Primary care... Read More about Patients with poorly controlled diabetes in primary care: health care clinicians’ beliefs and attitudes.