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 | 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 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 | 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 | Jun 19, 2018 | Company News
The Peptest team is delighted to see our industry colleague Dr Gabriel Hendow recognised in the Times Alternative Rich List 2018 and in the recent UK Health Hero Awards. Dr Gabriel Hendow, a GP and ENT specialist, has used Peptest to help patients who suffer from...
by rdbiomed | May 18, 2018 | pepsin
Peptest has been successful in helping distinguish between heart-related chest pain and pain due to gastrointestinal problems at a hospital in Italy. A study into using Peptest in emergency departments for patients with chest pain was undertaken by the Gemelli...
by rdbiomed | Apr 25, 2018 | health, pepsin
Q) After using Peptest to measure Pepsin levels, I saw a high overnight reading after an evening meal of pastry and mincemeat but a very low day time reading following an oatmeal breakfast, veg soup and salad lunch and a small yoghurt and apple for tea. Is there any...
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...
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