By Jafar Jafari

The Essential Guide to Hydrogen and Methane Breath Testing

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HMBT Book cover

What the book covers

This book serves as a valuable resource for healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their proficiency in HMBT practices. With a focus on practical insights and adherence to validated guidelines, it aims to support clinicians in delivering accurate and effective breath testing in their daily clinical routines.

The book covers various aspects of HMBTs, including performance, interpretation, real-life examples of tests, and, most importantly, their limitations. Special focus is given to understanding the significance of methane levels and interpreting tests in complex patients, such as those with surgically modified GI tracts and the paediatric age group.

Who it’s for

Helps GPs, gastroenterologists, and dietitians interpret results in a holistic way and plan next steps.

This book is designed for gastroenterologists, general practitioners, dietitians, and laboratory professionals involved in the diagnosis and management of gastrointestinal conditions. It helps clinicians interpret breath test results holistically and determine appropriate next steps in patient care.

Why it fills a gap

This book offers clinicians an evidence-based, practical framework for the accurate use and interpretation of HMBT, helping to enhance diagnostic confidence and patient outcomes.

Gastrointestinal disorders affect millions of individuals globally, impacting their quality of life and often leading to substantial healthcare costs. Dr Jafar’s new book offers “A Modern Approach to Investigating Gastrointestinal Disorders”, shining a light on the transformative potential of HMBT to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of various gastrointestinal conditions.

In this comprehensive and expertly researched book, Dr Jafar delves deep into the science behind HMBT, exploring its role in reshaping the way we understand and manage gastrointestinal health.

About the author

Dr Jafar Jafari

Head of Upper GI Physiology at the Guy’s and St Thomas’ Foundation Trust Hospitals, Dr Jafari has an MD in Medicine, a PhD in Neurogastroenterology, and has been involved in over 100 research publications regarding gastroenterology. Notably, one of Dr Jafari’s main areas of interest is Hydrogen and C13 GI breath testing.

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"Dr. Jafari's book brings together comprehensive scientific detail with clear, practical guidance, making it a valuable reference for practitioners who use hydrogen and methane breath testing. It outlines the principles of breath testing in a straightforward way and provides direction for interpreting results in everyday practice. A reliable and informative resource for anyone involved in Gl diagnostics."

Melissa Dooley

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Melissa Dooley

Melissa began her career as a Gastrointestinal Physiologist in St. James’s’ Hospital Dublin. During her career, Melissa took a keen interest in Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth and completed a research project titled ‘Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth in Post Oesophagectomy and Gastrectomy Patients’. Melissa is a fully accredited Gastrointestinal Physiologist and is a member of both the Irish Institute of Clinical Measurement Scientists and the British Society of Gastroenterology. Melissa has multiple publications and has presented her research at both national and international conferences. Melissa was awarded the RES MED/PEI award in 2008 by Technological University Dublin (formally Dublin Institute of Technology) for her outstanding academic achievements.

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