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Lucid Diagnostics Inc. (Nasdaq: LUCD) is a commercial-stage medical diagnostics company dedicated to cancer prevention, particularly focusing on patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). GERD, commonly known as chronic heartburn or acid reflux, places millions at risk of developing esophageal precancer and the highly lethal esophageal adenocarcinoma. Lucid's groundbreaking products, EsoCheck and EsoGuard, are at the forefront of early detection and prevention.
EsoGuard is a bisulfite-converted Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) DNA assay performed on surface esophageal cells collected with the EsoCheck device. This test quantifies methylation at 31 sites on two genes, Vimentin (VIM) and Cyclin A1 (CCNA1), detecting esophageal precancer and cancer with over 90% sensitivity and specificity. EsoCheck is an FDA 510(k) and CE Mark cleared noninvasive swallowable balloon capsule catheter device. This device can sample surface esophageal cells in less than five minutes, providing an effective, non-invasive alternative to costly and invasive endoscopy.
Lucid has shown substantial progress, including solid revenue growth on stable test volumes. Their revenue cycle management processes are improving, and the CYFT program targeting specific groups like firefighters is thriving. Their direct contracting initiative is also accelerating, with near-term prospects for delivering contracts, testing, and revenue.
Recently, Lucid announced a partnership with the Esophageal Cancer Action Network (ECAN) to highlight Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month. Public service videos run on Nasdaq's billboard in Times Square, spreading awareness about the link between heartburn and esophageal cancer.
Lucid's peer-reviewed publication of positive data from a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-sponsored study confirmed the high sensitivity and specificity of the EsoGuard test. This significant milestone supports their goal of widespread screening and early detection, moving towards Medicare coverage.
Lucid continues to advance its operations and strategies, recently closing a $30 million preferred stock financing to support their growth. They are on track to achieve key milestones, including expanded private and public coverage and direct contracting. Lucid's clinical evidence base for EsoGuard is robust, further enhancing their line of sight to Medicare coverage.
For more information, visit www.luciddx.com and their parent company PAVmed at www.pavmed.com.
PAVmed Inc. (Nasdaq: PAVM, PAVMZ) has appointed Gary Manning as the President of its majority-owned subsidiary, Veris Health. Manning brings over 30 years of digital health and medical technology experience, which includes expertise in developing innovative solutions for patient care. His role will focus on driving the commercialization of the Veris Cancer Care Platform™ and guiding product development and regulatory milestones for an implantable cardiac monitor. Chairman and CEO Lishan Aklog expressed confidence in Manning's ability to enhance Veris’s strategic direction. The Veris Cancer Care Platform enables remote monitoring of cancer patients, integrating Bluetooth-enabled devices to transmit health data. This appointment is anticipated to strengthen Veris's market position in personalized cancer care.
PAVmed Inc. (Nasdaq: PAVM, PAVMZ) presented a meta-analysis on Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) at the HIMSS23 Global Health Conference on April 19, 2023. This analysis, titled "RPM for Oncology: Bringing the Hospital Home to Improve Lives," highlights RPM's potential to enhance quality of care, reduce healthcare costs, and improve patient experiences. The meta-analysis reviewed nearly two decades of oncology research from over ten countries, emphasizing the integration of RPM with patient-reported outcomes (ePROs) for personalized cancer care. PAVmed's digital health subsidiary, Veris Health, showcased its Veris Cancer Care Platform™ during the session, which enables remote monitoring and real-time data transmission to improve patient management.
Lucid Diagnostics announced that Noridian Healthcare Solutions published a Future Effective Local Coverage Determination (LCD) DL39262, effective May 28, 2023. This LCD relates to molecular testing for esophageal precancer and cancer in Medicare beneficiaries. Lucid's EsoGuard Esophageal DNA Test is the only test in its category and aims to serve as a screening tool for at-risk patients. The LCD aligns with criteria from the Palmetto GBA MAC's MolDX Program. Lucid plans to secure clinical utility data and submit EsoGuard for Technical Assessment under these LCDs later this year, potentially expanding its testing access.
The company's CEO, Lishan Aklog, emphasized the milestone for increasing EsoGuard's accessibility to Medicare beneficiaries.
Lucid Diagnostics Inc. (NASDAQ: LUCD), a cancer prevention medical diagnostics company and majority-owned subsidiary of PAVmed Inc. (NASDAQ: PAVM, PAVMZ), announced its participation in the 22nd Annual Needham Healthcare Conference. Executives Dr. Lishan Aklog and Dennis McGrath will present on April 20, 2023, at 11:00 AM ET. Lucid focuses on patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a condition that increases the risk of esophageal precancer and cancer. Their flagship product, the EsoGuard® Esophageal DNA Test, is a non-invasive tool designed for early cancer detection in at-risk patients. For those interested in meeting with management during the conference, inquiries can be directed to Needham representatives. For more details, visit luciddx.com.
Lucid Diagnostics Inc. (Nasdaq: LUCD), a cancer prevention diagnostics company and a subsidiary of PAVmed Inc. (Nasdaq: PAVM, PAVMZ), announced that its leadership team, including Dr. Lishan Aklog and Dennis McGrath, will present at the 22nd Annual Needham Healthcare Conference on April 20, 2023, at 11:00 AM ET.
Lucid's focus is on patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), at risk of esophageal cancer. Their EsoGuard® Esophageal DNA Test, a non-invasive diagnostic tool, is designed for early detection of esophageal precancer. This test is significant as it is the first commercially available screening tool targeting at-risk GERD patients.
For more details, visit luciddx.com or pavmed.com.
Lucid Diagnostics Inc. announced the publication of a Future Effective Local Coverage Determination (LCD) by the MolDX Program, effective May 14, 2023. This foundational LCD establishes coverage criteria for molecular testing of esophageal precancer and cancer for Medicare beneficiaries. Lucid plans to submit its EsoGuard Esophageal DNA Test for Technical Assessment under this LCD by the end of 2023, aiming to provide non-invasive testing alternatives to traditional endoscopy. The LCD incorporates feedback from stakeholders and aligns with the American College of Gastroenterology's guidelines, emphasizing early detection to prevent esophageal cancer deaths.
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