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 ...

In the ongoing push to improve outcomes after acute MI, Swedish investigators are probing a new angle: could identification and treatment of Helicobacter pylori cut down on gastrointestinal bleeds in ...

Breath testing involves the collection of breath samples to measure specific gases in the exhaled air and may be used to diagnose several different gastrointestinal conditions. Despite similar steps ...

Serology. People infected with H. pylori generally have specific immunoglobulin (Ig)G and IgA antibodies circulating in their blood, and these can be detected by serologic tests. A small proportion of ...

According to gastroenterologist Saurabh Sethi, several lesser-known but highly effective tests can offer deeper insights into your digestive health.

Infectious diseases are a major cause of death worldwide, and diagnosing bacterial infections remains a challenge in medicine. And doing so reliably is more important than ever, given the increasing ...

CINCINNATI, July 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Meridian Bioscience, Inc., a leading global provider of diagnostic testing solutions and life science raw materials, announced today that it signed a ...

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 ...

June 27, 2003 -- A monoclonal antibody stool test is highly predictive of the presence or absence of Helicobacter pylori infection in children, according to the results of a study published in the ...

Which tests can detect gut issues early? Learn about 4 simple tests that help diagnose hidden digestive problems.