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To the Editor: We have three questions for Holtmann et al. (Feb. 23 issue).¹ First, could they clarify the methods used to determine Helicobacter pylori status — that is, was the gold-standard combination of histologic analysis, culture, and rapid urease testing of gastric-biopsy specimens used?²

Second, was there control for cigarette smoking or the use of aspirin or nonaspirin nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)? We appreciate that the association between these factors and functional dyspepsia is controversial,^3,4 but dyspeptic symptoms have been linked to smoking and the use of NSAIDs and aspirin.^3,5

Finally, the mean ages were similar among the four . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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