by rdbiomed | Jun 15, 2017 | Company News
Let us introduce to you the Peptest Cube – a small and easy to use electronic lateral flow device reader that lets medical professionals quickly measures the concentration of Pepsin in saliva samples. The Cube is suitable for use in the quantitative and...
by rdbiomed | Jun 13, 2017 | reflux treatments
Placing a band of magnetic beads around the oesophagus just above the stomach is more effective than medication at controlling regurgitation – a symptom of reflux disease – a large study has found. According to data presented at Digestive Disease Week in Chicago in...
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 | May 11, 2017 | reflux treatments
Probiotics are microorganisms which live naturally in our bodies. Often associated with various health benefits, they are frequently described as ‘good’ or ‘friendly’ bacteria. Probiotics are found in certain foods, such as yoghurt, kimchi,...
by rdbiomed | May 2, 2017 | pepsin
Peptest is an accurate, painless and inexpensive test that tells you conclusively if you have reflux. It measures the presence ‘pepsin’ in a sample of your saliva. But what is pepsin and why does its presence matter? Here’s our 10 at-a-glance facts. 1 Pepsin is an...
by rdbiomed | Mar 6, 2017 | Company News
Imedex, Peptest’s exclusive distributor for the Czech Republic and Slovakia, has unveiled exciting plans to host its first ‘Peptest Day’ in April. The knowledge-sharing event will take place in Prague on 20 April with Professor Peter Dettmar heading over from the UK...
by rdbiomed | Feb 22, 2017 | GERD, LPR, reflux, reflux treatments
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are widely used to treat patients with gastrointestinal disorders, such as gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD/GERD) and peptic ulcer. But with PPI lawsuits involving allegations of serious kidney injuries continuing to mount in the...
by rdbiomed | Feb 8, 2017 | reflux
Sleep apnea (or apnoea) is a common condition where the walls of the throat relax and narrow during sleep, interrupting normal breathing and occasionally leading to choking, snorting or gasping. According to UK charity The Sleep Apnoea Trust Association, almost 1.5...
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