Abdul Aziz Rani

TL;DR: It was recommended that H. pylori infection should be tested for and eradicated prior to long‐term aspirin or non‐steroidal anti‐inflammatory drug therapy in patients at high risk for ulcers and ulcer‐related complications and in communities with high incidence of gastric cancer prevention.

TL;DR: This work critically evaluated strategies for preventing gastric cancer in the Asia–Pacific region and found that conventional and innovative approaches to prevention are likely to be effective.

TL;DR: The working group, which comprised experts from 12 countries from Asia, recommended the use of the Blatchford score for selection of patients who require endoscopic intervention and which would allow early discharge of patients at low risk.

TL;DR: Since the publication of the Asia‐Pacific GERD consensus in 2004, more data concerning the epidemiology and management of gastroesophageal reflux disease have emerged and an evidence based review and update was needed.

TL;DR: These guidelines standardise the management of patients with refractory gastro-oesophageal reflux disease and Barrett's oesophagus in the Asia-Pacific region.