by rdbiomed | May 16, 2017 | health
Cigarette smoking has been linked to an increase in symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux, such as heartburn and acid regurgitation. But what is the connection between smoking and reflux? It’s fair to say that there are several theories, so let’s look at some of the...
by rdbiomed | Sep 28, 2016 | health
With risks associated with reflux medication, known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), regularly hitting the headlines, many people turn to natural alternatives to alleviate their discomfort. Natural remedies are an attractive alternative based on the perception of...
by Peptest Claire | Jul 19, 2016 | health
Reflux disease is a common problem with symptoms that include heartburn, regurgitation, chest pain, nausea and dysphagia. If untreated, complications such as Barrett’s oesophagus can develop. This is when cells in the lining of the oesophagus appear abnormal and...
by Peptest Claire | Jul 8, 2016 | health, reflux
With a plethora of recent studies associating popular reflux medication, known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), with a number of worrying health problems, many patients say they are keen to find more natural alternatives. The long-term usage of PPIs has been tied to...
by rdbiomed | Jun 27, 2016 | health
Many patients voluntarily take part in research in clinical trials to get a better understanding of how to treat their condition. Living with reflux? There are currently more than 40 trials aimed at people in the UK who are suffering from the condition, according to...
by rdbiomed | Dec 22, 2015 | GERD, health
Peptest has been used to help identify airways reflux in a range of pulmonary diseases, according to research published in The Clinical Respiratory Journal. The Peptest diagnostic test detects pepsin in expectorated saliva and is established as a quick and easy...
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