Could test preparation & interpretation impact hydrogen-methane breath testing results? A survey of current practices
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DOI: 10.1016/j.aimed.2020.03.003
Abstract: Abstract Background Hydrogen-methane breath testing is widely used in both gastroenterology and complementary therapies practice, yet current guidelines do not detail preparatory oral hygiene, nor provide standards for basal gas levels. Aims To review and… read more here.
Keywords: breath testing; breath; hydrogen methane; methane breath ... See more keywords
Hydrogen- and Methane-Based Breath Testing and Outcomes in Patients With Heart Failure.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2018.10.004
Abstract: BACKGROUND Recent evidence endorses gut microbiota dysregulation in the pathophysiology of heart failure (HF). Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) might be present in HF and associated with poor clinical outcomes. Lactulose breath testing is a… read more here.
Keywords: hydrogen methane; cause; ch4; heart failure ... See more keywords
Does seeing it make a difference? The self-reported deterrent impact of random breath testing.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jsr.2020.09.013
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Random Breath Testing (RBT) remains a primary method to both deter and apprehend drink drivers, yet a large proportion of road fatalities continue to be caused by the offense. Outstanding questions remain regarding how… read more here.
Keywords: random breath; exposure; breath testing; rbt operations ... See more keywords
Breath Hydrogen Testing in East and Southeast Asia
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DOI: 10.1097/mcg.0000000000000943
Abstract: Breath hydrogen tests are popular, noninvasive tests for the assessment of carbohydrate fermentation in patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and functional dyspepsia (FD). There is limited information regarding the utility of breath hydrogen and… read more here.
Keywords: breath; breath hydrogen; hydrogen; east southeast ... See more keywords
Feasibility of perioperative volatile organic compound breath testing for prediction of paralytic ileus following laparoscopic colorectal resection
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DOI: 10.1111/codi.14788
Abstract: Despite implementation of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) and laparoscopic techniques, postoperative ileus (POI) remains frequent after colorectal surgery, impacting the patient, their recovery and healthâcare resources. Presently there are no tests that reliably predict… read more here.
Keywords: compound breath; volatile organic; organic compound; perioperative volatile ... See more keywords