In adult patients with nondysplastic Barrett esophagus at last endoscopy, a subsequent capsule-sponge test can assist in ...

Endoscopies could be replaced by far less invasive capsule sponge tests for half of all patients with Barrett's esophagus, a ...

A new, far less invasive capsule sponge test to detect early cancer signs could safely replace the use of regular endoscopies ...

Cytosponge, a pill-on-a-thread, enables quick, non-invasive screening for esophageal cancer and could revolutionize cancer care globally.

Gastroenterologist Dr. Wendi LeBrett recently posted a TikTok video about some sneaky signs of esophageal cancer to watch out ...

BE is the only known precursor to esophageal cancer. The condition is caused by prolonged exposure of the esophagus to ...

Learn about the "pill-on-a-thread" that could replace endoscopies for half of all patients at risk of developing esophageal ...

Kenneth J. Chang, M.D., and Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian are on a mission to make esophageal cancer a thing of the ...

The capsule releases a small sponge, which scrapes cell samples as it’s drawn back up the throat About half of people with Barrett’s esophagus could use the test rather than an endoscopy for regular ...

Endoscopies could be replaced by far less invasive capsule sponge tests for half of all patients with Barrett's esophagus, a ...

All participants completed unsedated EC-guided distal esophageal sampling followed by a sedated EGD on the same day. The prevalence of BE/EAC was 12.9% (n = 14/2), based on standard EGD.

New data suggest mid/distal esophageal coin retention in kids often resolves without intervention — prompting reconsideration ...