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Epigenetic test for risk-stratification impacts gastroenterologists' decision making and improves confidence when caring for patients with Barrett's esophagus. BALTIMORE, Oct. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Previse, a gastrointestinal health company, today announced the company presented prospective real-world clinical utility data for Esopredict at the 2024 American College of Gastroenterology Annual Scientific Meeting (ACG) being held October 25-30 in Philadelphia, PA and virtually. This presentation, awarded for Outstanding Poster Presentation, underscores Previse's commitment to clinicial impact and innovation with Esopredict, the first and only clinically validated and commercially available epigenetic test designed to aid gastroenterologists in optimizing care of patients diagnosed with precancerous Barrett's esophagus. About the poster presentation: Presentation Title: A COMMUNITY-BASED STUDY TO ASSESS A PROGNOSTIC ASSAY'S IMPACT ON GASTROENTEROLOGISTS' BARRETT'S ESOPHAGUS PATIENT SURVEILLANCE AND TREATMENT RECOMMENDATIONS The prospective study evaluates the clinical utility of real-world Esopredict testing in patients with Barrett's esophagus (BE) at multiple gastroenterology centers throughout the United States. Results demonstrate increased intensive surveillance and endoscopic treatment in higher risk patients, reduced surveillance in lower risk patients, and higher confidence in surveillance and treatment decisions. "The ACG Annual Scientific Meeting provides a premiere forum to showcase the real-world versatility of Esopredict, a prognostic solution that offers clinical value to gastroenterologists to support patient needs across the BE care spectrum," said Daniel Lunz, Chief Executive Officer at Previse. "This data demonstrates how Previse is transforming the care and treatment landscape for patients living with Barrett's esophagus." About Previse and Esopredict Established in 2018, Previse is a gastrointestinal health company with a primary focus on chronic acid reflux related diseases, including esophageal cancer. Previse's mission is to save lives and improve patient health through prevention and early detection. Previse leverages groundbreaking biomarker technology developed by Stephen Meltzer, M.D., and his GI Early Detection Biomarker Lab at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. This technology, backed by funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and decades of research, forms the foundation of Previse's commitment to combating GI diseases, including cancer. At the forefront is Esopredict, a highly sensitive epigenetic test designed to predict the risk of progression to high-grade dysplasia or esophageal adenocarcinoma in patients with precancerous Barrett's esophagus. With a turnaround time of about two weeks after a sample is received, Esopredict empowers gastroenterologists to tailor effective treatment strategies, marking a pivotal advancement in the battle against esophageal cancer. For additional information about Esopredict, please visit . SOURCE Previse WANT YOUR COMPANY'S NEWS FEATURED ON PRNEWSWIRE.COM? 440k+ Newsrooms & Influencers 9k+ Digital Media Outlets 270k+ Journalists Opted In GET STARTED

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A study published in JAMA Network Open , led by Andrew Huhn, PhD, MBA, Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Kelly Dunn, PhD, MBA, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and co-authored by Millennium Health researchers, illustrates striking increases in the amounts of illicit fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine detected in urine drug testing (UDT) specimens since 2013. The analysis showed that the concentrations of fentanyl and methamphetamine were 8.3 and 5.2 times higher, respectively, in 2023 compared to 2013 (Figure). Cocaine concentrations also doubled across this time period, whereas those for heroin fell by more than half. The JAMA Network Open article can be accessed here . “Fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine concentrations are higher now relative to any time in the past decade, suggesting that the people who are using these drugs are doing so in larger quantities and/or with greater frequency now,” said Huhn. “The findings also demonstrate that aggregated, quantitative UDT data offer a scalable surveillance method that can provide swift and nimble feedback on real-time changes in drug exposure levels as well as emerging threats, like xylazine, that are not routinely captured by other methods,” he added. The analysis of 921,931 unique patient UDT specimens collected in substance use disorder treatment settings across the U.S. also evaluated how these concentrations have changed in different parts of the country. With a few exceptions (e.g., greater methamphetamine concentrations in the West and part of the South, largely stable heroin concentrations in the West), changes in drug exposure concentrations have been relatively similar across the U.S. over time. “These findings reveal that the drug use epidemic is evolving not only in terms of what drugs are being used but how much drug is being used ,” said Millennium Health Chief Clinical Officer Angela Huskey, PharmD, CPE. “This is the most granular assessment of drug use patterns in the U.S. to date and highlights an important, underappreciated nuance about drug use that may affect overdose risk and other clinically relevant phenomena.” About Millennium Health Millennium Health is an accredited specialty laboratory with over 15 years of experience in drug testing . We provide objective information about patients’ recent use of prescription medications and/or illicit drugs which helps clinicians monitor and treat millions of Americans living with chronic pain, substance use disorders, mental health disorders or other health conditions. Our ability to monitor drug use trends allows us to alert clinicians, health agencies and others to real-time drug use changes to help inform more targeted drug overdose prevention and response strategies to save lives. Contacts MEDIA CONTACT: Jody Schneider Millennium Health Jody.Schneider@millenniumhealth.com 619-917-6810

National Cancer Institute Phase II STTR funding will further the development of a non-endoscopic diagnostic for the detection of esophageal cancer in the US and East Africa. BALTIMORE, Oct. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Previse, maker of Esopredict, a clinically available epigenetic test to assess the risk of esophageal cancer developing in patients with Barrett's esophagus was awarded a prestigious and highly competitive $1.8M STTR (Small Business Technology Transfer) grant by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The grant will further support Previse's collaboration with investigators at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and clinical sites in East Africa. The funding will accelerate the development of a non-endoscopic screening test for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC), a highly lethal form of esophageal cancer. The funds will also underpin early commercialization efforts in the U.S. and establish a commercialization pathway in East Africa, ensuring global access to accurate, affordable, and practical ESCC detection. Previse CEO Daniel Lunz said: "ESCC accounts for >80% of esophageal cancer deaths worldwide, including one-third of esophageal cancer cases occurring in the United States. Asian and Black populations are disproportionately affected by ESCC, representing a significant unmet need from a global public health perspective. These funds will advance this critically needed research, with the goal of bringing a highly effective and affordable non-endoscopic solution to market to expand access to earlier detection in the US and worldwide." About Previse and Esopredict Established in 2018, Previse is a gastrointestinal health company with a primary focus on chronic acid reflux related diseases, including esophageal cancer. Previse's mission is to save lives and improve patient health through prevention and early detection. Previse leverages groundbreaking biomarker technology developed by Stephen Meltzer, M.D., and his GI Early Detection Biomarker Lab at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. This technology, backed by funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and decades of research, forms the foundation of Previse's commitment to combating GI diseases, including cancer. At the forefront is Esopredict, a highly sensitive DNA methylation-based test designed to predict the risk of progression to high-grade dysplasia or esophageal adenocarcinoma in patients with precancerous Barrett's esophagus. With a turnaround time of about two weeks after a sample is received, Esopredict empowers gastroenterologists to tailor effective treatment strategies, marking a pivotal advancement in the battle against esophageal cancer. For additional information about Esopredict and full study details, please visit . SOURCE Previse WANT YOUR COMPANY'S NEWS FEATURED ON PRNEWSWIRE.COM? 440k+ Newsrooms & Influencers 9k+ Digital Media Outlets 270k+ Journalists Opted In GET STARTED