Predictors for regression and progression of intestinal metaplasia (IM): A large population-based study from low prevalence area of gastric cancer (IM-predictor trial).

Natsuda AumpanRatha-Korn VilaichoneBubpha PornthisarnSoonthorn ChonprasertsukSith SiramolpiwatPatommatat BhanthumkomolPongjarat NunananNavapan IssariyakulkarnSarita Ratana-AmornpinMuhammad MiftahussururVarocha MahachaiYoshio Yamaoka

Published in: PloS one (2021)

Regression of IM could be achieved by successful H. pylori eradication. Persistent H. pylori infection was significantly associated with development and progression of IM to dysplasia. Age >65 years and diabetes mellitus were also significant predictors for IM progression.

Keyphrases

type diabetes
randomized controlled trial
helicobacter pylori infection
phase ii
metabolic syndrome
helicobacter pylori
glycemic control