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ArticleFrontline gastroenterology2013

Gastro-protective policy and the incidence of upper gastrointestinal bleeding.

Ali S Taha, Claire Kelly, Caroline McCloskey, Theresa Craigen, Wilson J Angerson

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Article in Frontline gastroenterology, 2013. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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5 citing papers in PubMed, 8 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

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5 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Ali S TahaDepartment of Gastroenterology, University Hospital Crosshouse, Kilmarnock, Scotland, UK.
Claire KellyDepartment of Medicine, University of Glasgow, Kilmarnock, Scotland, UK.
Caroline McCloskeyDepartment of Gastroenterology, University Hospital Crosshouse, Kilmarnock, Scotland, UK.
Theresa CraigenDepartment of Gastroenterology, University Hospital Crosshouse, Kilmarnock, Scotland, UK.
Wilson J AngersonThe University Department of Surgery, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland, UK.
University of Glasgow · GBUniversity Hospital Crosshouse · GB

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesIn recent years, policies have been proposed in order to guide the safer use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and antiulcer therapy. We aimed to investigate the incidence of upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) before and after the introduction of these policies, 2007-2009, in a well-defined population in southwest Scotland.

methodsAll patients with non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding (NV-UGIB), diagnosed at a single regional unit, were included. Total drugs prescribed in our population were noted, including antiulcer drugs, antithrombotic drugs and both cyclo-oxygenase-2 enzyme-selective and non-selective inhibiting NSAIDs.

resultsThe incidence, the number of cases per 100 000 population per annum, of NV-UGIB fell from 134.7 in 2007 to 125.1 in 2008, and to 90.3 cases in 2009 (p<0.001). There was also a significant rise in the use of non-selective NSAIDs, proton pump inhibitors and antithrombotic drugs.

conclusionsAlthough a cause-and-effect relationship cannot be fully proven, physician education through drug-use policies is associated with a drop in the incidence of NV-UGIB. This is relevant to the prevention of this common condition.

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Bleeding Peptic UlcerDecision AnalysisEpidemiologyGastrointestinal Bleeding

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PMID28839710
PMCPMC5369816
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