Jan. 10, 2003 -- Current guidelines recommend discontinuing proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) before performing the urea breath test for H. pylori. A new test protocol reported in the January issue of the ...

Preparation for the breath test involves abstaining from certain medications for several weeks and fasting food and water a few hours before the test. The test is safe during pregnancy and for ...

BreathID Hp, a new non-invasive urea breath test for diagnosing H. pylori, has been made available by Exalenz Bioscience. The test takes approximately 10–15 minutes to complete and deliver results, ...

This e-learning module gives an overview of the carbon-13 urea breath test (13 C-UBT) for Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection. It describes a robust test for the diagnosis of gastric H. pylori ...

Glomerular filtration rate and levels of electrolytes, urea and creatinine give a strong indication of kidney function and can guide treatment. Abstract Urea and electrolytes are the most commonly ...

Urea skin care might not sound super sexy, but there’s a reason the inconspicuous ingredient is seeing a real resurgence. We’re no strangers to breaking down beauty trends or testing out that skin ...

Overview: Topical urea is used for a variety of skin conditions, usually involving thick, dry, or itchy skin. It may work by adding moisture, softening the area, or helping your body shed dead skin, ...