The current standard method for detection of gastroesophageal reflux (GER) in infants and children is pH monitoring (pH probe). The addition of impedance probe measurements may or may not increase the ...

Approximately 50% of patients with GERD-like symptoms have no evidence of acid reflux on endoscopy and 24 h pH testing. New research shows that multichannel intraluminal impedance (MII) pH testing ...

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 ...

A urine pH test checks the acidity or alkalinity of your urine. High or low levels can indicate various medical problems. Depending on the results, you can make lifestyle changes and get the proper ...

The pH measures how acidic or alkaline a person’s urine is. Ideally, the pH of urine should be around 6.0 to 7.5, but a wider range is usually acceptable. Doctors often test the urine pH and carry out ...