by rdbiomed | Jun 12, 2019 | reflux treatments
The Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication (TIF) procedure is an endoscopic treatment for people with refractory gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. Reflux can occur when the muscle/valve that keeps the contents of your stomach from flowing up into your oesophagus – the... 
by rdbiomed | Jun 4, 2019 | reflux treatments
New research has linked proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) with fatal cases of cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease and upper gastrointestinal cancer. PPIs are widely used either as prescription or over-the-counter drugs to treat health issues, such as heartburn,... 
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...
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