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United Arab Emirates Ministry of Health and Prevention Approves Biomerica’s Fortel® Ulcer Test for Home Use
10-minute home test enables detection of Helicobacter pylori, a leading cause of peptic ulcers, dyspepsia, and gastric cancerH. pylori linked to approximately 80% of gastric cancer cases; classified as a Class 1 carcinogen by the World Health OrganizationGastric cancer ranks as the fifth most common cancer globally and the fourth leading cause of cancer-related deaths IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Biomerica, Inc. (Nasdaq: BMRA), a global provider of advanced diagnostic soluti
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