‘Sponge-on-string’ might detect Barrett’s oesophagus
US researchers say a nurse can administer the test, saving need for endoscopy in some patients
A capsule sponge-on-string (SOS) device that could be administered by a nurse detects biomarkers associated with Barrett’s oesophagus, researchers report.
In a previous study the US group identified and validated methylated DNA markers that were candidates for detecting Barrett’s oesophagus.
