Open AccessEradication ofHelicobacter pyloriincreases childhood growth and serum acylated ghrelin levels
Author(s) -
Yao Yang,
Bor Shyang Sheu,
Hsiao Bai Yang,
Chuanyong Lu,
Ching Chun Chuang
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
world journal of gastroenterology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.427
H-Index - 155
eISSN - 2219-2840
pISSN - 1007-9327
DOI - 10.3748/wjg.v18.i21.2674
Subject(s) - helicobacter pylori , cohort , ghrelin , medicine , gastroenterology , body mass index , weight gain , cohort study , endocrinology , body weight , hormone
To determine whether Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori)-infected children have reduced body weight (BW) and height (BH) growth, and if H. pylori eradication may restore growth while improving serum acylated ghrelin.