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Previous Volume 328:520 February 18, 1993 Number 7

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Edited by Barry J. Marshall, Richard W. McCallum, and Richard L. Guerrant. 226 pp., illustrated. Boston, Blackwell Scientific, 1991. $59.95. ISBN 0-86542-108-0.

One of the most exciting recent advances in gastroenterology has been the elucidation of the role of a novel spiral bacterium in peptic ulcer disease and gastritis. The organism, now known as Helicobacter pylori, has caused us to reexamine our understanding of and therapeutic approach to these diseases. Because the original work was carried out by Dr. Barry Marshall and his coworkers, it is appropriate and timely that Dr. Marshall, Dr. McCallum, and Dr. Guerrant have organized a book that reviews this important subject. Their book covers many areas, ranging from basic science and clinical research to the diagnosis and . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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