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Peptic ulcer Helicobacter pylori infection increased the risk of bleeding. Level of evidence 3b Expiry Date February 2003 Gastroenterology ibuprofen was the safest NSAID. Level of evidence 3a Expiry Date October 2002 NSAIDs topical administration did not clearly increase the risk of GI bleed or perforation, but oral did. Level of evidence 3b Expiry Date January 2003 NSAIDs increased the risk of upper GI bleeding, peptic ulcers or dying. Level of evidence 2a Expiry Date November 2002 Peptic ulcer H.pylori infection in patients who have had peptic ulcer surgery was common. Level of evidence 2a Expiry Date October 2002 Upper GI bleed acute hepatic failure and chronic renal failure increased the risk of bleeding in intensive care patients Level of evidence 2b Expiry Date October 2002 Upper GI bleed peptic ulcer:previous peptic ulcers and NSAID use increased the risk. Level of evidence 2b Expiry Date October 2002 Upper GI bleed complications from endoscopy were rare Level of evidence 4 Expiry Date October 2002 Upper GI bleed common causes included peptic ulcers and Mallory-Weiss tears Level of evidence 4 Expiry Date January 2003 Upper GI bleed Starting NSAIDs increased the risk of GI bleed. Level of evidence 1b Expiry Date October 2002 Upper GI bleed peptic ulcer: ulcer size and position predicted rebleeding Level of evidence 2b Expiry Date January 2003 Upper GI bleed complications from endoscopy were rare Level of evidence 4 Expiry Date October 2002 Upper GI bleed NSAIDs increased the risk, but ibuprofen and diclofenac were the safest. Level of evidence 3b Expiry Date October 2002 Upper GI bleed common causes included peptic ulcer disease, varices and Mallory-Weiss tears. Level of evidence 2c Expiry Date November 2002