Peptest & Reflux Updates
Check out the latest research into pepsin, read our reflux informational blogs, and discover the latest Peptest news and updates.
HRT linked to increased risk of reflux
Postmenopausal women on oestrogen-containing hormone replacement therapy (HRT) have a significantly increased risk for reflux disease, study shows.read moreDo you suffer from ‘acid reflux tongue’?
Acid reflux tongue refers to a sore or red tongue, numbness or tingling, a burning sensation, or a metallic taste in the mouth.read moreCan cannabis (CBD) help with reflux?
Can cannabis help with acid reflux symptoms, such as heartburn and indigestion? Let's look at what CBD is and how it impacts gastro-oesophageal reflux...read moreHow is reflux diagnosed in primary care?
Diagnosis of reflux can improve the effectiveness of treatments and avoid long-term complications - let's take a look at diagnostic tests.read moreSevere asthmatics ‘more susceptible to acid reflux’
Alternative therapeutic management of reflux disease should be considered for people with severe asthma, a new study has concluded.read moreIs reflux impacting your mental health and wellbeing?
Physical health and mental health are intertwined – it is believed that one in three people with a long-term physical health condition also has...read moreReflux and natural remedies: Amla
Can eating Amla berres improve your symptoms reflux disease? Our latest blog in our reflux and natural remedies series takes a look.read moreTurkey Gastroenterology Congress: Tribute to Professor Dettmar
Professor Serhat Bor, the eminent gastroenterologist, has paid a wonderful tribute to Professor Peter Dettmar at a recent international gastroenterology conference in Turkey.read moreLifestyle changes can help ‘protect’ the oesophagus
New research suggests that lifestyle tweaks could help protect people from the onset of reflux oesophagitis.read more
Turkey Gastroenterology Congress: Tribute to Professor Dettmar
Professor Serhat Bor, the eminent gastroenterologist, has paid a wonderful tribute to Professor Peter Dettmar at a recent international gastroenterology conference in Turkey.read moreIn remembrance of Professor Peter Dettmar
The Peptest team sadly announces that our wonderful leader, Professor Peter Dettmar, has sadly passed away.read moreProfessor Peter Dettmar Co-Edits Annals of Esophagus Special
Professor Peter Dettmar and Professor Jeffery Pearson, world renowned experts in pepsin, will present key papers on gastroesophageal reflux disease in an international journal.read moreGERD review by Professor Dettmar in Annals of Esophagus
Professor Peter Dettmar has shared insight into how prevalent gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is across the world in an article published in the international...read morePhysiotherapists at NHS Hospital use Peptest in respiratory clinics
Peptest has proved valuable in helping identify symptoms of ‘silent reflux’ at NHS respiratory clinics at the Bristol Royal Infirmary.read morePeptest at laryngopharyngeal reflux symposium in China
Peptest and the importance of salivary pepsin detection was put under the spotlight at a forum in China, attended by our distributor Maxhealth.read morePeptest in virtual conference of China gastro experts
Professor Peter Dettmar has provided insight into the diagnosis and treatment of reflux disease to a virtual conference of key opinion leaders in China.read moreCould Peptest help triage non-urgent reflux cases?
Peptest could prove useful during the current Covid-19 pandemic when access to clinics and more complex clinical diagnostic procedures is restricted or delayed.read moreRestech unveils ‘PepsinCheck by Peptest’ in the US
Restech, our distribution partner in the US, has launched a branded version of our reflux diagnostic saliva test – known as ‘PepsinCheck by Peptest’.read more
Reflux patients ‘more at risk’ of oral lesions
Researchers have turned to Peptest to investigate a connection between reflux and soft tissue lesions in the oral cavity.read moreExperts sing the praises of Peptest in Ent & Audiology News
Peptest has been described as a very useful tool for singers seeking diagnosis of laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) in an article published in the latest...read moreReflux disease and vocal fold polyps (VFPs)
A new study has used Peptest to explore the relationship between gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD/ GERD) and vocal fold polyps.read morePeptest is a ‘good screening test’ for detecting laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR)
Peptest is a ‘good screening test’ for medical professionals, such as GPs, allergists, ENT specialists, gastroenterologists and chest physicians, to detect laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR).read moreSeverity of GERD ‘related to highest pepsin concentration’
The severity of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease is related to the lowest pH and the highest pepsin concentration in gastric juice, study reveals.read morePhysiotherapists at NHS Hospital use Peptest in respiratory clinics
Peptest has proved valuable in helping identify symptoms of ‘silent reflux’ at NHS respiratory clinics at the Bristol Royal Infirmary.read morePeptest could help eliminate unnecessary use of PPIs
Measuring salivary pepsin levels has the potential to reduce time to diagnose acid reflux, minimise the use of proton pump inhibitor (PPI) therapy, and...read moreSelf-referral reflux test using Peptest
Peptest is a useful, non-invasive diagnostic test for self-diagnosing reflux related symptoms, a study published in the EC Gastroenterology and Digestive System journal has...read moreStudy compares ‘simpler’ Peptest to ‘invasive’ 24-hour pH monitoring
Salivary pepsin detection is hailed a ‘simpler, more cost-effective and less traumatic universal first-line alternative’ to 24-hour pH monitoring in diagnosing laryngopharyngeal reflux disease...read more
HRT linked to increased risk of reflux
Postmenopausal women on oestrogen-containing hormone replacement therapy (HRT) have a significantly increased risk for reflux disease, study shows.read moreDo you suffer from ‘acid reflux tongue’?
Acid reflux tongue refers to a sore or red tongue, numbness or tingling, a burning sensation, or a metallic taste in the mouth.read moreSevere asthmatics ‘more susceptible to acid reflux’
Alternative therapeutic management of reflux disease should be considered for people with severe asthma, a new study has concluded.read moreIs reflux impacting your mental health and wellbeing?
Physical health and mental health are intertwined – it is believed that one in three people with a long-term physical health condition also has...read moreLifestyle changes can help ‘protect’ the oesophagus
New research suggests that lifestyle tweaks could help protect people from the onset of reflux oesophagitis.read moreHeartburn ‘can predict likelihood’ of chronic cough responding to reflux drugs
Researchers have investigated the response rate of acid suppression treatment in patients with chronic coughs to see which factors predicted likelihood of success of...read moreScreening for Barrett’s Oesophagus could identify oesophageal cancer early
Abnormal cells that develop into oesophageal cancer start life as cells of the stomach, a study by University of Cambridge reveals.read moreAre reflux drugs good for your gums?
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), which suppress acid production in the stomach and are used to treat reflux symptoms such as heartburn, may help to...read moreDietary and lifestyle factors that increase reflux
Changes to your diet and lifestyle can alleviate reflux symptoms – but this can depend on where you live and your reflux type.read more
Can cannabis (CBD) help with reflux?
Can cannabis help with acid reflux symptoms, such as heartburn and indigestion? Let's look at what CBD is and how it impacts gastro-oesophageal reflux...read moreHow is reflux diagnosed in primary care?
Diagnosis of reflux can improve the effectiveness of treatments and avoid long-term complications - let's take a look at diagnostic tests.read moreReflux and natural remedies: Amla
Can eating Amla berres improve your symptoms reflux disease? Our latest blog in our reflux and natural remedies series takes a look.read morePeptest could help eliminate unnecessary use of PPIs
Measuring salivary pepsin levels has the potential to reduce time to diagnose acid reflux, minimise the use of proton pump inhibitor (PPI) therapy, and...read moreDiet and lifestyle can impact reflux symptoms in women
Regular exercise and healthier diets may reduce symptoms of reflux (GERD/GORD) substantially for some women and could even make medication unnecessary - a new...read moreWhat is the RefluxStop implant?
Medtech firm Implantica says its new RefluxStop device for treating acid reflux can ‘eliminate the need for proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs)’.read moreWhat is Stretta therapy for treating reflux?
The Stretta system uses a special catheter or tube to deliver low-power and low-temperature radiofrequency energy to the muscle tissues in the LOS.read moreWhat is alkaline water and can it help with reflux?
Alkaline water – water that has been treated to have a higher pH level than most tap and bottled water – is rising in...read moreProton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) Explained
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are one of the most commonly prescribed medications in the world - here's our at-a-glance guide to PPIs.read more
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