Showing posts with label gastroparesis. Show all posts
Showing posts with label gastroparesis. Show all posts

Wednesday, April 8, 2015

FDA approves breath test to aid in diagnosis of delayed gastric emptying

FDA: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the Gastric Emptying Breath Test (GEBT), a new non-invasive test to aid in the diagnosis of delayed gastric emptying, known as gastroparesis.
Current tests used to diagnose gastroparesis typically involve the use of a small amount of radioactive material or imaging equipment, so testing must be conducted in specialized outpatient centers. The GEBT can be used in broader settings.