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This study initially identified 192 candidates for participation. A total of 81 candidates were excluded due to concomitant use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) or H2-blockers. Additionally, exclusions included 7 individuals using other NSAIDs or steroids, 5 with a history of gastric surgery, 3 with a previous H. pylori eradication, and 2 with serious systemic diseases. Ultimately, 93 participants were included in the final analysis. Supplemental Figure 1 illustrates the flow chart of registered cases in the study for clarity.
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Initial candidates (n=192) • Exclusion • Concomitant medication of PPI or H2-blocker (n=81) • Concomitant medication of other NSAIDs or steroids (n=7) • Past history of gastric surgery (n=5) • Past history of H. pylori eradication (n=3) • Serious systemic diseases (n=2) Participants of this study (n=93) Supplemental figure 1: The flow chart of registered cases in this study