Urea breath test. H. pylori produces large quantities of urease, so UBT is a reliable diagnostic procedure. For this test, the patient swallows urea labeled with radioactive carbon (13C or 14C).

Many Nigerians believe that skipping meals or eating spicy food is what causes stomach ulcers. But health experts say the ...

The 13C-urea breath test (UBT) is commonly used, but it is challenging for certain patients, such as children. In these population, the stool antigen test (SAT) is easier to perform and has shown to ...

Premier HpSA Flex joins the extensive Meridian H. pylori portfolio of products that includes BreathID ® (urea breath test for H. pylori), Curian ® HpSA (fluorescent immuno analyzer antigen test ...

The Global Helicobacter Pylori Diagnostics Market, valued at approximately USD 601.2 million in 2022, is projected to grow at a robust CAGR of more than 6% during the forecast period from 2023 to 2030 ...

Researchers say about three-quarters of gastric cancer cases worldwide are caused by the common bacteria Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori). Persistent gastric symptoms like abdominal pain, indigestion, ...

A common bacterium is fuelling millions of stomach cancer cases globally, though screening may offer a vital solution, experts say.