by rdbiomed | Oct 19, 2018 | reflux
Chronic pharyngitis is long-term inflammation and irritation of the pharynx – it’s also known as a persistent sore throat. Pharyngitis is one of the most common health complaints in the UK, yet its cause can be multifactorial. It can feel like scratchiness in the... 
by rdbiomed | Jul 17, 2018 | reflux
‘Cash survived the drink and drugs …but heartburn finished him off’ – a recent headline from the Daily Express newspaper on legendary country music star Johnny Cash. The newspaper’s article featured claims from a TV documentary series called “Autopsy: The Last... 
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 | Apr 20, 2018 | health, reflux
Modifying your diet and thinking about the types of food you eat can play a significant role in alleviating reflux symptoms. But experts say that it’s not just about what you eat, but HOW you eat that can lead to problems. Thinking about the following lifestyle... 
by rdbiomed | Mar 26, 2018 | reflux
Researchers at an Australian university have claimed that “an anxious mum is closely associated with a baby having reflux”. Their study, published in BMC Pediatrics, found that first-time mothers with mental health issues – in particular, maternal... 
by rdbiomed | Feb 28, 2018 | pepsin, reflux
Pepsin can contribute to the pathology of a number of conditions, such as gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) and laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR). Peptest is a highly accurate, non-invasive diagnostic test for detecting pepsin in saliva, sputum, and other clinical...
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