The incidence of GERD is on the rise, particularly in Asia. [24] Along with the increasing incidence of this disease, newer endoscopic and laparoscopic surgical techniques are also emerging for its ...

The gold standard for diagnosing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is impedance-pH monitoring. This test is particularly valuable when endoscopy doesn't reveal esophagitis yet patients continue ...

In a recent study published in Scientific Advances, researchers created a bioresorbable, cordless, passive sensor that monitors pH locally and detects stomach leakage early on. Study: Bioresorbable, ...

The pH scale is used to measure the acidity of a fluid. The pH scale ranges from 0 to 14. A pH of 7 is neutral, whereas a pH result below 7 is acidic and above 7 is alkaline. Urine has the widest ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) Inside a wound, a complex chemical battle unfolds. As healing progresses, the wound environment shifts between acidic and basic states, each change signaling different stages of ...

A pH meter can do more than just testing soil pH. Many also measure different elements, such as light, moisture, and humidity, which add cost to the devices. Those looking for a meter that exclusively ...