Publication Name	World Journal of Gastroenterology
Manuscript ID	119013
Country	China

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Editorial
Article Title	Health economic impact of targeted physician training in optimizing Helicobacter pylori therapy
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Lin-Jie Wu, Feng Zhang, Yu-Wei Luo and Fu-Shan Tang
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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
Key Words	Helicobacter pylori eradication; Physician training; Guideline adherence; Health economics; Continuing medical education
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.
Citation	Wu LJ, Zhang F, Luo YW, Tang FS. Health economic impact of targeted physician training in optimizing Helicobacter pylori therapy. World J Gastroenterol 2026; In press

Received	2026-01-19 02:47
Peer-Review Started	2026-01-19 02:47
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-01-29 09:23
Return for Revision	2026-01-29 09:23
Revised	2026-02-09 09:27
Publication Fee Transferred
Second Decision by Editor	2026-03-27 02:35
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-03-27 09:31
Articles in Press	2026-03-27 09:31
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ISSN	1007-9327 (print) and 2219-2840 (online)
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