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The 13C breath testing is the preferred testing method for H. pylori
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– Prof. Yaron Ilan
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 The availability of several tests for detecting the presence of Helicobacter pylori requires the physician to choose the best testing method. Several studies over the last decades compared a few different modalities including urea breath tests, serology tests (serum IgG and IgA antibodies to H. pylori), and endoscopic biopsy. The data of these studies showed that the urea breath test is an accurate noninvasive test for H. pylori infection. The urea breath test has positive predictive values of more than 95 percent for detecting H. pylori and more than 97 percent in patients with active peptic ulcer.
 Our experience with the BreathID System, which is based on non-radioactive 13C breath testing, has shown it to be the easiest and fastest testing method. The device provides an effective means for noninvasive testing for H. Pylori at the point of care. It is easy to operate and does not require any expertise from medical staff. Results are provided immediately upon test completion, enabling treatment decisions within minutes. Compared to all the other methods, it provides an easy-to-perform, fast, and accurate means for detecting H. Pylori infection.
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Moderate alcohol consumption could eradicate H. pylori
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A recently published study in the Annals of Epidemiology, showed that moderate alcohol consumption may facilitate the elimination of Helicobacter pylori. The study which covered nearly 10,000 patients aged 50-74 suggested that there is an inverse association between alcohol consumption and H. pylori seropositivity.
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Diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori (HP) in dyspepsia: Quick Reference Guide for Primary Care
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The UK Health Protection Agency has recently updated its guidance for management of H. pylori in dyspepsia patients with intention to improve the diagnosis of the disease in primary care.
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H. Pylori Eradication in Peptic Ulcer Disease May up Risk of GERD
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In patients with peptic ulcers, eradication of Helicobacter pylori seemed to double the risk of new-onset reflux – but only in cohort study subgroups, and not in randomized trials, according to a new meta-analysis.
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1. Place the nasal cannula on the patient and connect it to the port on the BreathID device.
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2. Press the OK button on the monitor to begin the test and follow the on-screen instructions.
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3. The BreathID System will alert you at the completion of the test and print the results.
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