Here’s what you should know.
1. Vasilis Ntziachristos, PhD, and researchers said the device may reduce unnecessary biopsies and facilitate early-disease detection allowing therapy to start sooner.
2. Horizon 2020, a European Union research program, awarded $1,059,705 to the researchers.
3. Researchers believe the device can have other gastroenterological endoscopy impacts. It allows for three-dimensional esophageal wall imaging and disease biomarkers quantitation.
4. The device may drastically improve care quality in rural and urban settings, researchers believe.
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