Wu LJ, Zhang F, Luo YW, Tang FS. Health economic impact of targeted physician training in optimizing Helicobacter pylori therapy. World J Gastroenterol 2026; 32(35): 119013 [DOI: 10.3748/wjg.119013]
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Fu-Shan Tang, PhD, Professor, Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Basic Pharmacology of Guizhou Province and School of Pharmacy, Zunyi Medical University, No. 6 Xuefu West Road, Xinpu New District, Zunyi 563006, Guizhou Province, China. fstang@vip.163.com
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Wu LJ, Zhang F, Luo YW, Tang FS. Health economic impact of targeted physician training in optimizing Helicobacter pylori therapy. World J Gastroenterol 2026; 32(35): 119013 [DOI: 10.3748/wjg.119013]
World J Gastroenterol. Sep 21, 2026; 32(35): 119013 Published online Sep 21, 2026. doi: 10.3748/wjg.119013
Health economic impact of targeted physician training in optimizing Helicobacter pylori therapy
Lin-Jie Wu, Feng Zhang, Yu-Wei Luo, Fu-Shan Tang
Lin-Jie Wu, Feng Zhang, Yu-Wei Luo, Fu-Shan Tang, Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Basic Pharmacology of Guizhou Province and School of Pharmacy, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi 563006, Guizhou Province, China
Author contributions: Wu LJ drafted and revised the manuscript; Zhang F and Luo YW provided discussion and literature support; Tang FS contributed to idea generation, revised the manuscript, and provided supervision; all authors reviewed and approved the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Fu-Shan Tang, PhD, Professor, Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Basic Pharmacology of Guizhou Province and School of Pharmacy, Zunyi Medical University, No. 6 Xuefu West Road, Xinpu New District, Zunyi 563006, Guizhou Province, China. fstang@vip.163.com
Received: January 19, 2026 Revised: February 9, 2026 Accepted: March 27, 2026 Published online: September 21, 2026 Processing time: 214 Days and 10 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: This article discusses a recent prospective study that highlights the impact of standardized, one-time physician education on improving Helicobacter pylori eradication rates in clinical practice. The findings suggest that investing in such educational interventions holds greater potential economic value than relying solely on new drug developments. We delve into the reasons behind the success of this educational approach and acknowledge its limitations, proposing future research directions, such as artificial intelligence-driven feedback loops. We call on policymakers to prioritize physician education at the same level as new drug procurement, emphasizing its crucial role in bridging the gap between guidelines and real-world practice.
