We use cookies to understand how you use our site and to improve your experience. This includes personalizing content and advertising. To learn more, click here. By continuing to use our site, you accept our use of cookies. Cookie Policy.

Features Partner Sites Information LinkXpress
Sign In
Advertise with Us
LGC Clinical Diagnostics

Download Mobile App




Events

09 Apr 2024 - 12 Apr 2024
15 Apr 2024 - 17 Apr 2024
23 Apr 2024 - 26 Apr 2024

First-of-Its-Kind Test Helps Determine Future Risk of Esophageal Cancer

By LabMedica International staff writers
Posted on 23 Mar 2023
Print article
Image: The new assay enables accurate prognosis and detection data for those prone to esophageal cancer (Photo courtesy of Previse)
Image: The new assay enables accurate prognosis and detection data for those prone to esophageal cancer (Photo courtesy of Previse)

Esophageal cancer is among the most lethal cancers in the world and has a 20% five-year survival rate post-diagnosis. Barrett's esophagus is the sole precursor known and is a significant risk factor for the development of esophageal cancer. Patients with this condition require constant management and monitoring. It is crucial to identify patients with Barrett's esophagus who will go on to develop high-grade dysplasia or esophageal cancer in the future. Now, a new test can meet this important unmet medical need by enabling accurate prognosis and detection data for individuals who may be susceptible to esophageal cancer.

Previse (Baltimore, MD, USA), formerly known as Capsulomics, Inc., has introduced its maiden laboratory-developed test, Esopredict. This precision medicine solution enables gastroenterologists to offer a personalized approach to the treatment for Barrett's esophagus - a medical condition in which the tissue lining the esophagus undergoes changes and becomes similar to the tissue lining the intestines. This condition is usually triggered by long-term acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The introduction of Esopredict now enables gastroenterologists to tailor treatment more effectively based on individual patient characteristics and requirements.

Esopredict provides precise and timely risk forecasts for a five-year period and detects variations in the DNA methylation levels of four genes by analyzing a sample of Barrett's esophagus cells from a patient. The resultant report, named the Esoscore, aids in evaluating an individual's potential likelihood of developing esophageal cancer in the future. The Esoscore is a valuable tool for gastroenterologists to determine the appropriate treatment, necessary actions, and surveillance requirements for their patients with Barrett's esophagus.

“Our pioneering effort to introduce a first-of-its-kind test to market is a testament to our unwavering commitment to offer advanced solutions to gastroenterologists in their pursuit of providing a proactive and personalized approach to the treatment of Barrett's esophagus and the prevention of esophageal cancer,” said Daniel Lunz, Co-Founder and CEO of Previse. “We look forward to empowering individuals who are predisposed to this disease, along with their physicians, with the ability to make informed and rapid treatment decisions, leading to lives saved.”

Related Links:
Previse

Platinum Member
COVID-19 Rapid Test
OSOM COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test
Specimen Collection & Transport
Anti-Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide Test
GPP-100 Anti-CCP Kit
New
Gold Member
Systemic Autoimmune Testing Assay
BioPlex 2200 ANA Screen with MDSS

Print article

Channels

Clinical Chemistry

view channel
Image: Reaching speeds up to 6,000 RPM, this centrifuge forms the basis for a new type of inexpensive, POC biomedical test (Photo courtesy of Duke University)

POC Biomedical Test Spins Water Droplet Using Sound Waves for Cancer Detection

Exosomes, tiny cellular bioparticles carrying a specific set of proteins, lipids, and genetic materials, play a crucial role in cell communication and hold promise for non-invasive diagnostics.... Read more

Hematology

view channel
Image: The low-cost portable device rapidly identifies chemotherapy patients at risk of sepsis (Photo courtesy of 52North Health)

POC Finger-Prick Blood Test Determines Risk of Neutropenic Sepsis in Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy

Neutropenia, a decrease in neutrophils (a type of white blood cell crucial for fighting infections), is a frequent side effect of certain cancer treatments. This condition elevates the risk of infections,... Read more

Pathology

view channel
Image: The OvaCis Rapid Test discriminates benign from malignant epithelial ovarian cysts (Photo courtesy of INEX)

Intra-Operative POC Device Distinguishes Between Benign and Malignant Ovarian Cysts within 15 Minutes

Ovarian cysts represent a significant health issue for women globally, with up to 10% experiencing this condition at some point in their lives. These cysts form when fluid collects within a thin membrane... Read more
Copyright © 2000-2024 Globetech Media. All rights reserved.