1.   In patients in whom H pylori eradication failed, changes in juice vitamin concentrations did not differ significantly according to the final plasma value.

2.   We conclude from this study that H pylori eradication enhances gastric juice ascorbate secretion, and thus increases intragastric anti-oxidant protection.

3.   These were associated with successful H pylori eradication in three cases and with treatment failure in one patient.

4.   Helicobacter pylori eradication heals chronic active type B gastritis and dramatically changes the natural history of duodenal ulcer disease.

5.   H pylori eradication was associated with a statistically significant reduction of ulcer recurrences.

6.   This study concludes that H pylori eradication considerably changes the natural history of H pylori associated gastric ulcer disease.

7.   In addition, H pylori eradication speeds up ulcer healing and is associated with healing of previously refractory ulcers.

8.   Thus, in addition to duodenal ulcer disease, H pylori eradication may also cure gastric ulcer disease.