by rdbiomed | Sep 17, 2017 | reflux treatments
Proton pump inhibitors (PPI) medication reduces the amount of acid your stomach makes and is a widely-used treatment for indigestion, reflux and stomach ulcers. Different types of PPIs Nexium (Esomeprazole) Prilosec (Omeprazole) Prevacid (Lansoprazole) Dexilant...
by rdbiomed | Aug 16, 2017 | Company News
We’re pleased to announce that we have officially registered Peptest – a device for the diagnosis of reflux disease – with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Peptest is a non‑invasive, diagnostic medical device that contains antibodies for detecting the...
by rdbiomed | Jul 6, 2017 | health
Some online articles and research studies have looked at a possible connection between Helicobacter pylori and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It has been suggested that people with H. pylori are less likely to have GERD, whereas some people are concerned...
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...
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