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 ...

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 ...

Urea is a compound often added to skincare products. It has hydrating and exfoliating effects that can help treat dry, flaky, or itchy skin. Products with urea have been shown to help manage skin ...

MALVERN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Siemens Healthineers announced today it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) and Total Carbon ...

Asymptomatic Subjects. Sixty-five healthy, asymptomatic volunteers aged 54.2 ± 2.0 years (mean ± SEM; range 20 86 years) were involved in the present study. All subjects were initially screened for H.

A team of researchers has developed a new biosensor that turns the invisible signals into visible color changes to detect urea levels in a simple way. The sensor works by combining gold nanoparticles ...