The H. pylori breath test measures an enzyme called urease, which is present in some microbes but not in human cells. H. pylori urease breaks down urea into CO2 and ammonia.

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

A COMMON bug lurking in food and water is driving millions of cases of cancer worldwide, experts warn. New research from the ...

Among participants who underwent H. pylori testing along with a fecal immunochemical test (FIT) for colorectal cancer screening, the gastric cancer incidence rate was 0.032% compared with 0.037% ...

WebMD explains how an H. pylori bacterial infection can raise your chances of stomach cancer. Find out more about symptoms, tests, and treatments for H. pylori.

Among participants who underwent H. pylori testing along with a fecal immunochemical test (FIT) for colorectal cancer screening, the gastric cancer incidence rate was 0.032% compared with 0.037% ...

The H. pylori non-invasive testing market is expected to grow steadily, driven by the increasing demand for early and accurate diagnosis of gastrointestinal conditions. Advances in molecular ...

We are not frightened of H.pylori anymore,” Nobel laureate Barry J. Marshall, who discovered bacterium Helicobacter pylori and its role in gastritis and peptic ulcer disease in 1982, said on Monday.