Our results demonstrate that clarithromycin and furazolidone in combination with omeprazole are a good alternative for H. pylori eradication in Brazilian patients with duodenal ulcer.

Prematurity is an important theme that impacts greatly both public and individual health. It is still the highest cause of morbimortality in the perinatal period and its consequences include potentially severe immediate and late effects. Although there are still severe limitations to the early identification of preterm labor as well as in the measures to avoid complications, many advances have been made in terms of assistance to pregnant mothers and neonates, including more widespread neonatal intensive care centers. This review aims to present therapeutic measures that can minimize the consequences of preterm delivery. Whenever indicated, medication for tocolysis, fetus lung maturation, neural protection, and infection prevention must be prescribed, given that any intervention capable of improving fetal prognosis has relevant social, psychological and financial impact on affected families.