Endoscopies could be replaced by far less invasive capsule sponge tests for half of all patients with Barrett's esophagus, a known precursor to esophageal cancer, according to a new study from ...

Revolutionizing GERD diagnosis: how capsule sponge testing prioritizes high-risk patients while easing the strain on endoscopy services. Study: Clinical application of capsule sponge testing in ...

Capsule sponge-based surveillance could be used in lieu of endoscopy for low-risk Barrett esophagus (BE) surveillance, a prospective multisite UK study found. The biomarker risk panel collected by the ...

Thousands of people being monitored for food pipe cancer could be spared invasive tests thanks to a “sponge on a string” check, research suggests. A new study published in the Lancet medical journal ...