by rdbiomed | Jan 2, 2019 | pepsin, reflux
Peptest has been described as a ‘simple, inexpensive, non-invasive’ and ‘very specific’ diagnosis tool for laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR), according to a new research study in Spain. Laryngopharyngeal reflux is a disease characterised by the presence of symptoms,...
by rdbiomed | Oct 31, 2018 | health, pepsin
Non-allergic rhinitis (NAR) is a condition that causes chronic sneezing, congestion, or runny nose but isn’t caused by an allergy. Allergic rhinitis is inflammation of the inside of the nose caused by an allergen, such as pollen, dust, mould, or skin from animals....
by rdbiomed | Oct 22, 2018 | Company Updates, pepsin
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) has been a common disease in Western countries for many years but population studies have always indicated a lower prevalence in Asian countries. But a new large-scale study across Shanghai and Beijing in China has revealed the...
by rdbiomed | Aug 19, 2018 | LPR, pepsin
Q) Are there any developments in the pipeline for finding a way to naturally neutralise refluxed pepsin or even keep it bound into the stomach? The trouble with reflux is you cannot know when you are refluxing most times, so I wonder if there are windows of time where...
by rdbiomed | Jun 27, 2018 | pepsin, reflux
Research is underway to develop new therapies for airway reflux that specifically target pepsin. Pepsin has been identified as a biomarker of gastric reflux into the oesophagus, airways and lungs, and had been detected in saliva, sputum and secretions from the...
by rdbiomed | May 18, 2018 | pepsin
Peptest has been successful in helping distinguish between heart-related chest pain and pain due to gastrointestinal problems at a hospital in Italy. A study into using Peptest in emergency departments for patients with chest pain was undertaken by the Gemelli...
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