Devices and Method for Improved Diagnosis of GERD Related Respiratory Disease

University of Rochester
posted on 06/15/2010

This invention greatly simplifies the diagnosis GERD by automatically determining any association with respiratory disease. The system would eliminate the need for multiple tests and would minimize the time and discomfort to the patient.

Suggested Uses

Proof of the relationship between gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and respiratory symptoms remains a challenge. Current methods for the diagnosis of GERD have poor sensitivity and specificity. This invention greatly simplifies the diagnosis by automatically determining any association between GERD and respiratory disease.

Advantages

This technology is a unique system that would automatically acquire data in situ and transmit it by wire or wirelessly to an external data logger and monitor. The system would eliminate the need for multiple tests and would minimize the time and discomfort to the patient. The system allows for an improved diagnostic test for patients with respiratory disease associated with GERD.

Innovation Details

File Number: 6-1735

Disease: Respiratory and Pulmonary System

Other Information:

Inventor: Jeffrey Peters, MD

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