Helicobacter pylori treatment knowledge, access and barriers: A cross-sectional study.

Background: Helicobacter pylori (Hp) is among the most common bacterial infections in the world and one of the most common infectious agents linked to malignancy, gastric cancer (GC). Within the US there is high disparity in the rates of Hp infection and associated diseases. Hp infection is treatable, and knowledge may influence screening and treatment seeking behaviors.

Sex Disparities in the Presentation of Gallbladder Disease.

Introduction: Although gallbladder disease is more common in women, there is a trend toward more complicated cases in male patients.

Methods: All cholecystectomies captured by the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database for the year 2016 were reviewed. This encompassed 38 736 records.