It looks like a small pill attached to a long string. But scientists say the so-called “pill” may replace traditional endoscopy tests because can easily collect cells and tissues from the throat and ...

Hundreds of people with persistent heartburn or acid reflux will be offered a “sponge on a string” test in high-street pharmacies for the first time. NHS England is piloting a new way of preventing ...

Hundreds of people with persistent heartburn or acid reflux will be offered a “sponge on a string” test in high-street pharmacies for the first time. NHS England is piloting a new way of preventing ...

The sponge on a string pill test could transform the way oesophageal cancer is picked up (PA) Hundreds of people with persistent heartburn or acid reflux will be offered a “sponge on a string” test in ...

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