The role of Helicobacter pylori infection

Discuss the role of Helicobacter pylori infection in the pathogenesis of peptic ulcer disease and gastric cancer.
Explain how screening colonoscopy reduces the risk of malignant neoplasms of the large intestine.
Explain how chronic liver injury, regeneration, and repair leads to hepatic cirrhosis. List complications of hepatic cirrhosis.
Identify the etiology, pathogenesis, and clinical manifestations of gallstones (cholelithiasis).
Identify the etiology, pathogenesis, and clinical manifestations of nephritic vs nephrotic syndromes.
Assess the usual clinical manifestations and determine appropriate treatment options for patients with nodular prostatic hyperplasia.

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