An encapsulated balloon device combined with methylated DNA biomarkers demonstrated sensitivity and specificity higher than 90% for the detection of Barrett’s esophagus, a precursor to esophageal cancer.
https://www.healio.com/hematology-oncology/gastrointestinal-cancer/news/online/%7Bb6fa8aba-f617-4663-ab71-93c7a9889a02%7D/swallowable-test-developed-for-barretts-esophagus
Swallowable test developed for Barrett’s esophagus