Peptest & Reflux Updates
Check out the latest research into pepsin, read our reflux informational blogs, and discover the latest Peptest news and updates.

Infection Risk in Children with Reflux Using Acid Reducers: Study
Recent research has uncovered associations between PPI use and serious infections in young children.read moreNew Study Reveals Link Between Reflux and Eye Discomfort
Researchers have investigated the relationship between reflux and problems with the surface of the eye in a new study.read moreCan Functional Foods Help with Reflux Management?
A recent study published in Nutrients journal, has taken a close look at the potential of ‘functional foods’ to tackle GERD symptoms head-on.read moreCan Heartburn Medications Lead to Dementia? New Study Sheds Light
A study, recently published in the journal Neurology, that explores whether using PPIs could be linked to an increased risk of dementia.read moreExercise and Reflux: Does Physical Activity Trigger or Relieve Symptoms?
Some believe that intense exercise might contribute to reflux, while others suggest exercise could offer relief from symptoms.read moreInsights Into The Association Between GERD and Epilepsy
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and epilepsy, a neurological disorder marked by recurrent seizures, have been linked in a new study.read moreTooth Wear and Gastric Acid Erosion: Webinar
Shepperson Education, a New Zealand dental education platform recently hosted an enlightening webinar on tooth wear and gastric acid erosion.read moreRemembering Professor Karna Dev Bardhan
A tribute to Professor Karna Dev Bardhan OBE (known to many as Chandu), who was hugely respected in the world of gastroenterology.read moreStudy links reflux with risk of lung cancer
A recent study has linked gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD/GORD) with an increased risk of lung cancer.read more
Remembering Professor Karna Dev Bardhan
A tribute to Professor Karna Dev Bardhan OBE (known to many as Chandu), who was hugely respected in the world of gastroenterology.read moreDiscover Your Reflux Triggers and Get Rewarded: £10 Up for Grabs in Peptest Study
Volunteers wanted: are you a Peptest customer who has experienced reflux-like symptoms? Join out study and enjoy a £10 voucher on us!read morePeptest Home Reflux Kit: Easy Ordering and Prompt Delivery, Say 85% Customers
Fifty per cent of Peptest customers have turned to our reflux diagnostic test after experiencing unexplained symptoms: customer survey.read morePeptest Delivery Update: Royal Mail Strikes
Update on disruption and delays to your Peptest orders due to ongoing strike action by Royal Mail workers.read moreNorthumbria University and RD Biomed research addresses reflux food triggers
Research into the types of food or drinks that can trigger a reflux event is underway at Northumbria University in Newcastle in a collaborative...read morePeptest presented at Cutting Edge Laryngology 2022
Peptest featured at the recent Cutting Edge Laryngology 2022 virtual conference organised by the British Laryngological Association (BLA).read moreRD Biomed in successful three-month trip to China
The RD Biomed team has recently enjoyed a successful three-month trip to China connecting with our strategic partner for the region, Maxhealth.read morePeptest makes official debut in New Zealand
MAAB International, the official importer and wholesaler of Peptest in New Zealand, is now selling our reflux diagnostic saliva test in the country.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 more
Reflux of the stomach enzyme pepsin linked to cancer
Researchers have found a link between a type of acid reflux and the development of cancerous cells in the hypopharynx (that's the area behind...read moreDiscover Your Reflux Triggers and Get Rewarded: £10 Up for Grabs in Peptest Study
Volunteers wanted: are you a Peptest customer who has experienced reflux-like symptoms? Join out study and enjoy a £10 voucher on us!read moreExposure to PPIs linked to cancers: study
Exposure to PPIs has been linked to an increased risk for certain cancers, according to research presented at the World Cancer Congress.read moreReflux 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 more
Infection Risk in Children with Reflux Using Acid Reducers: Study
Recent research has uncovered associations between PPI use and serious infections in young children.read moreNew Study Reveals Link Between Reflux and Eye Discomfort
Researchers have investigated the relationship between reflux and problems with the surface of the eye in a new study.read moreCan Heartburn Medications Lead to Dementia? New Study Sheds Light
A study, recently published in the journal Neurology, that explores whether using PPIs could be linked to an increased risk of dementia.read moreExercise and Reflux: Does Physical Activity Trigger or Relieve Symptoms?
Some believe that intense exercise might contribute to reflux, while others suggest exercise could offer relief from symptoms.read moreInsights Into The Association Between GERD and Epilepsy
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and epilepsy, a neurological disorder marked by recurrent seizures, have been linked in a new study.read moreTooth Wear and Gastric Acid Erosion: Webinar
Shepperson Education, a New Zealand dental education platform recently hosted an enlightening webinar on tooth wear and gastric acid erosion.read moreIs Rosacea linked to reflux disease?
People with skin condition #rosacea are more likely to have upper #gastrointestinal disorders according to research.read moreCould Your Heart Palpitations be Linked to Acid Reflux? Understanding Roemheld Syndrome
A new review highlights the need to consider Roemheld Syndrome in patients with a significant history of #GERD, especially those with hiatal hernia.read moreChocolate Overindulgence: How it Can Trigger Reflux Symptoms
Consuming too much chocolate - especially dark chocolate or high-fat chocolate - can trigger reflux symptoms in some people.read more
Can Functional Foods Help with Reflux Management?
A recent study published in Nutrients journal, has taken a close look at the potential of ‘functional foods’ to tackle GERD symptoms head-on.read moreWhat is Fexuclue and how does it help with reflux?
Fexuclue – also known as Fexuprazan - is a potassium-competitive acid blocker (P-CAB) drug that inhibits gastric acid secretion without activating gastric acid.read moreReflux and natural remedies: Papaya
Studies have looked at whether papaya can impact people with a range of gastrointestinal dysfunctions, such as heartburn.read moreCan Fenugreek help with your reflux symptoms?
Can fenugreek, an aromatic leafy plant that produces long pods containing oblong seeds, help with reflux symptoms?read moreCan berberine alleviate reflux symptoms?
Let’s take a look at what berberine is and why it has been associated with alleviating gastro-oesophageal reflux (GERD/ GORD) symptoms.read moreExposure to PPIs linked to cancers: study
Exposure to PPIs has been linked to an increased risk for certain cancers, according to research presented at the World Cancer Congress.read moreWhat is Vonoprazan and how does it help with reflux?
Vonoprazan is an acid-suppressing drug that has been hailed as being potentially superior to proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) for the treatment of gastro-oesophageal reflux...read moreReflux drugs ‘won’t stop’ persistent throat woes
A recent research study has found that PPIs offer no benefit over dummy pills with researchers warning that they should not be prescribed to...read moreAnti-reflux surgery works despite ‘false claims’
Anti-reflux surgery is delivering long-term symptoms improvement, but this success is not being effectively communicated - study says.read more

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