H pylori infection should be confirmed before eradication therapy. Accurate, cost-effective tests to diagnose the infection are now commercially available. Tests that do not require endoscopy include ...

Background and Aim: A characteristic of gastric mucosa infected with Helicobacter pylori is infiltration of inflammatory cells, mainly consisting of neutrophils. The present study aimed to detect ...

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a type of bacteria that infects the stomach and small bowel. It is often symptomless, but it can increase the risk of ulcers, gastritis, and cancer, all of which can ...

A urea breath test is one way doctors may test for Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection. H. pylori is a type of bacterium that can cause digestive disorders. This article will explain the test, ...

Building on the BreathID Hp urea breath testing technology for Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) detection, the new BreathID Hp Lab system provides cost-effective automated batch test analysis for ...

The FDA has expanded indications for a breath test that detects Helicobacter pylori, a bacterium responsible for gastritis and ulcers, making it the first of it’s kind approved for use in children ...

Objective: To assess adherence with guidelines for testing and treatment of infection and upper gastrointestinal symptoms. Study Design: Retrospective longitudinal cohort analysis of patient-level ...

A peptic ulcer (white) is formed when stomach acid and bacteria irritate the lining of the stomach. Effective treatment may ease the pain of peptic ulcer disease and gastritis, prevent progression of ...

Empire BlueCross BlueShield is launching an initiative to educate physicians and patients about the American Gastroenterological Association and the American College of Gastroenterology’s guidelines ...

Meridian Bioscience, Inc., a leading global provider of diagnostic testing solutions and life science raw materials, announced today that the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ...

What if we could eliminate a major risk factor for stomach cancer in Black, Asian, Latino and other vulnerable populations? A new study from Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of ...