by rdbiomed | Jul 4, 2018 | reflux treatments
Combining heartburn drugs and aspirin could help prevent oesophageal cancer in people with Barrett’s oesophagus, researchers have claimed. Oesophageal cancer is the 13th most common cancer in the UK, accounting for three per cent of all new cancer cases. There are...
by rdbiomed | Jun 19, 2018 | LPR, reflux treatments
Q I used Peptest a few months ago which showed very high levels of pepsin. I have since had Nissen fundoplication surgery and have no more reflux, but I still have terrible airway problems? Could I take Peptest again to check for pepsin in my airways? Professor Peter...
by rdbiomed | Feb 12, 2018 | reflux treatments
Pregnant women who take acid-supressing drugs may be more likely to have children who go on to develop asthma than their counterparts who don’t take these medications, researchers have said. According to recent studies, the overall risk of asthma in childhood...
by rdbiomed | Dec 21, 2017 | reflux treatments
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are used to manage gastro-oesophageal reflux disease symptoms, but many people do not respond well to the medication. The next option is anti-reflux surgery with a variety of endoscopic therapies now available, including STRETTA, MUSE and...
by rdbiomed | Nov 9, 2017 | reflux treatments
As a treatment for reflux disease, proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are seen as the mainstay of medical therapy but alginate-based formulations are an effective option for the immediate relief of symptoms. What are alginates? An alginate is derived from seaweed....
by rdbiomed | Oct 16, 2017 | reflux treatments
Acupuncture is a treatment derived from traditional Chinese medicine that involves fine needles inserted at specific points in the body for therapeutic or preventative purposes. Needles are pushed in a few centimetres and then heated, twisted or even electrified to...
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