London, March 11
Miniature cameras which patients can swallow to get checked for cancer are being trialled across England, the National Health Service (NHS) said on Thursday.
The imaging technology, in a capsule no bigger than a pill, can provide a diagnosis within hours. Known as a colon capsule endoscopy , the cameras are expected to help speed up the checks, catching more cancers early when they are easier to treat.
“As we come out of ‘peak Covid and the disruption of the pandemic, the NHS is now pushing ahead with genuine innovation to expand services for many other conditions,” said NHS Chief Executive Sir Simon Stevens.
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