ENDRA Life Sciences Installs First TAEUS System in the UK
ENDRA Life Sciences Inc. installs TAEUS liver system at King's College Hospital in London for a clinical study comparing liver fat assessment accuracy with MRI. The study aims to include 75 subjects and publish findings in a medical journal. The partnership with KCH highlights ENDRA's commitment to healthcare delivery and potential expansion into the UK NHS network.
The installation of ENDRA's TAEUS liver system at King's College Hospital represents a significant advancement in the evaluation of liver health technology. The TAEUS system utilizes Thermo Acoustic Enhanced Ultrasound , which is a non-invasive technique designed to measure liver fat. This is particularly important as the prevalence of liver diseases, such as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), is on the rise globally. The ability to accurately assess liver fat is crucial for early detection and management of these conditions.
Comparing the TAEUS system's accuracy to that of MRI, which is the current research standard, could have substantial implications. If TAEUS proves to be as accurate or more so, it could become a more cost-effective and accessible option for liver fat assessment. This would be a major breakthrough, as MRI is expensive and not as widely available. The potential for TAEUS to be used in mobile units could also address healthcare disparities by reaching high-risk communities that may not have easy access to hospital-based services.
From a market perspective, ENDRA Life Sciences Inc.'s collaboration with a prestigious NHS institution like King's College Hospital could be seen as a strategic move to gain credibility and exposure in the UK healthcare market. The NHS is one of the largest single-payer healthcare systems in the world and its adoption of new technologies can influence other markets.
Should the clinical study demonstrate positive outcomes and the technology be published in a peer-reviewed journal, it could lead to increased demand for ENDRA's TAEUS system, not only within the NHS but also internationally. The scalability of the TAEUS system for use in mobile health units suggests a versatile application that could appeal to a wide range of healthcare providers looking to expand their liver health services. This could result in a significant market opportunity for ENDRA, as healthcare systems worldwide are focusing more on preventative care and management of chronic diseases.
Investors will likely monitor the progress of the clinical study closely, as the results could impact ENDRA's financial prospects. A successful study outcome could lead to broader adoption of the TAEUS system, potentially increasing ENDRA's revenue streams. Moreover, the ability to penetrate the NHS could serve as a strong endorsement to other health services globally, potentially opening up new markets.
However, investors should also consider the risks involved. The technology's market adoption will depend not only on the accuracy of the TAEUS system but also on factors such as cost, ease of use and integration into existing healthcare workflows. Furthermore, the competitive landscape, including other non-invasive liver assessment technologies, could influence ENDRA's market position. A critical factor will be how the TAEUS system differentiates itself from existing alternatives and whether it can demonstrate clear advantages.
02/27/2024 - 08:00 AM
King's College Hospital in London Leads UK Introduction of ENDRA Liver System
ANN ARBOR, Mich. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--
ENDRA Life Sciences Inc. (NASDAQ: NDRA), a pioneer of Thermo Acoustic Enhanced UltraSound (TAEUS® ), announces that it has installed a TAEUS liver system at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (KCH) in London , one of the leading centers of excellence in the United Kingdom's National Health Service (NHS).
KCH will use ENDRA's TAEUS liver system in a clinical study to compare its liver fat assessment accuracy with MRI, the acknowledged research standard. This study is expected to include approximately 75 subjects, and is intended to provide essential data to evaluate the TAEUS technology's performance. In addition, the findings of the study are expected to be submitted for publication in a peer-reviewed medical journal.
“We’re proud to launch our partnership with one of the United Kingdom's most highly regarded and influential NHS institutions. This collaboration not only will strengthen ENDRA's growing portfolio of clinical evidence, but also potentially marks a strategic step into the UK’s extensive NHS network. This partnership with KCH underscores ENDRA’s commitment to enhancing healthcare delivery and aligns perfectly with the NHS' mission to provide comprehensive healthcare services to all," stated Francois Michelon, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ENDRA.
"We're looking forward to working with ENDRA and the TAEUS technology," stated Dr. Ashley Barnabas, Hepatologist in the Liver Unit at King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. “The NHS operates more than 900 hospitals, serves 1.3 million people daily and is increasingly focusing on liver health. This includes innovative mobile NHS units that provide liver health assessments in high-risk communities. ENDRA's versatile TAEUS system could potentially be suited for such outreach initiatives in the future."
About ENDRA Life Sciences Inc.
ENDRA Life Sciences is the pioneer of Thermo Acoustic Enhanced UltraSound (TAEUS® ), a ground-breaking technology, which characterizes tissue like MRI, but at 1/50th the cost and at the point of patient care. TAEUS® is designed to work in concert with over 700,000 ultrasound systems in use globally today. TAEUS® is initially focused on the measurement of fat in the liver as a means to assess and monitor Steatotic Liver Disease (SLD) (formerly known as NAFLD-NASH), a chronic liver spectrum that affects over two billion people globally, and for which there are no practical diagnostic tools. Beyond the liver, ENDRA is exploring several other clinical applications of TAEUS® , including tissue temperature imaging during energy-based surgical procedures. For information, please visit www.endrainc.com .
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Where was the TAEUS liver system installed for a clinical study?
King's College Hospital in London.
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How many subjects are expected to be included in the study at KCH?
Approximately 75 subjects.
What is the purpose of the clinical study at KCH?
To compare the liver fat assessment accuracy of the TAEUS system with MRI.
