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Primary care, non-invasive detection of gastric reflux

Summary Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD/GERD), where stomach acid enters the oesophagus, affects 10-20% of the population. There is currently no method available to test for GORD in a primary care setting. Of particular difficulty is testing for extra-oesophageal reflux where acid reflux travels into the airway space and can cause airway problems...

Published: 12/12/2023 | Inventor(s): Saoirse O'Toole, Garrit Koller, Timothy Watson

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Category(s): Medical devices, Biomaterials, Diagnostics