Wail Malaty, MD

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How might acknowledging a medical error promote patient safety?

Author:: Wail Malaty, MD

Mistakes addressed openly reveal parts of the clinical process needing improvement; patients duly informed make better decisions about their care...

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Is the long-term use of proton pump inhibitors safe?

Author:: Wail Malaty, MD; Sue Stigleman, MLS; Jill Mayer, MLIS

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Long-term use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) appears safe, resulting in no clinically relevant adverse effects (strength...

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What regimens eradicate Heliobacter pylori?

Author:: Wail Malaty, MD; Sue Stigleman, MLS

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Fourteen-day triple therapy with a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) plus clarithromycin and either amoxicillin or metronidazole...

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