The Cytosponge, a novel, minimally invasive cell sampling device, paired with immunohistochemical staining for the biomarker Trefoil Factor 3, safely and accurately identified patients with Barrett’s ...

The COVID-19 pandemic has delayed access to endoscopy, potentially delaying the diagnosis of Barrett's esophagus and esophageal cancer. A new study suggests that a noninvasive "sponge on a string" ...

This trial was done to see if using a Cytosponge could help diagnose Barrett’s oesophagus in people who are on medication for long term heartburn. And to see if it could help detect early cancerous ...

They found that the cytosponge test together with additional laboratory tests identified that 35 per cent (162) of people with Barrett's in the study were at a low risk of developing oesophageal ...

A 'sponge on a string' pill test can identify which people with a condition called Barrett's esophagus have a low risk of developing esophageal cancer. Barrett's esophagus is a condition that can lead ...

A literature search was carried out for this briefing in accordance with NICE's interim process and methods statement. This briefing includes the most relevant or best available published evidence ...

CAMBRIDGE, UK, 11 April 2022: The Cytosponge test is set to revolutionise the diagnosis of Barrett’s esophagus, the pre-cancerous condition predisposing individuals to esophageal cancer, in the United ...

A ‘sponge on a string’ pill test can identify which people with a condition called Barrett’s esophagus have a low risk of developing esophageal cancer - sparing them uncomfortable endoscopies. Cancer ...

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Swallowing a sponge on a string could replace traditional endoscopy as an equally effective but less invasive way of diagnosing a condition that can lead to oesophageal cancer. A Cancer Research UK ...

Four years ago, Gladys Williams was referred for an endoscopy after experiencing pain in her chest similar to heartburn. It involved inserting a flexible tube with a camera into her throat, an ...