Clinical Chemistry
Biomarkers Panel Used for Pleural and Peritoneal Effusions Diagnosis
The quantification of biomarkers in cavity fluids may aid in the etiological diagnosis and in patients' management. Laboratory investigation of cavity effusions involves the evaluation of biochemical, immunological, microbiological, molecular and cellular parameters. More...25 Sep 2019
Bone and Cartilage Biomarkers Analyzed for Knee Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common arthritic disease, affecting more than 250 million people in the world. The disease is characterized by excessive cartilage degradation, abnormal bone growth and sclerosis and synovial inflammation in a subset of patients. More...25 Sep 2019
New Method May Lower Costs Associated with HDL-CEC Measurements
Circulating high-density lipoprotein (HDL) particles mediate reverse cholesterol transport by carrying excess cholesterol from the periphery, such as the arterial wall, to the liver for excretion into the bile. HDL-mediated cholesterol efflux capacity is a functional attribute that may have a protective role in atherogenesis. More...18 Sep 2019
Biomarker Identified for Early Beta-Cell Death in Type 1 Diabetes
Beta cells in the pancreas produce insulin and their death is a key feature of Type 1 diabetes, and that loss starts long before diagnosis. However, there has been no straightforward way to measure that early loss. More...18 Sep 2019
Serum HMGB1 Levels Reflect Clinical Features of HLH
Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a life-threatening hyperinflammatory syndrome. Hypercytokinemia secreted from dysregulated hyperactivated monocytes, macrophages, T cells and NK cells has been reported to play a major role in HLH. More...17 Sep 2019
Increased Risk of Hypoandrogenemia Found in Obese Young Men
Hyperandrogenism is a medical condition characterized by high levels of androgens in females, but men with obesity may be at increased risk for developing hypoandrogenemia or low free testosterone, especially if they have more severe obesity. More...12 Sep 2019
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Gout Increases Risk of Advanced Chronic Kidney Disease
Blood Sugar Levels Affect Risks in Type 1 Diabetes
Specific Phenotype Narrows Risk of Preeclampsia
Analytical Performance Evaluated for Troponin T Gen 5 Assay
Persistent C-Peptide Secretion in Type 1 Diabetes Genetic-Related
Proteinuria Contributes to Greater CKD Progression Risk in Men
Platelet Volume Related to Geriatric Patient In-Hospital Mortality
C-Reactive Protein Point-Of-Care Test Evaluated
Urinary Hydration Markers Tested for Storage Condition Validity
Troponin Complexes Explored in Acute MI Patients
Portable Monitor Detects Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Hormone Levels of Diabetic Men Not Related to Prostate Cancer Risk
Two Vitamin D Immunoassays Compared
Pancreatic Cancer Risk Rises with Fasting Glucose
Serum Siderocalin Measured in Patients with TB and HIV
High Fetal Estrogen Levels Linked to Autism
High Remnant Particle Cholesterol Levels Profiled in Blood
Low Serum IGF1 Predicts CV Events in RA Women
Different Biochemical Parameters Found in Patients with IGR
Abnormal Metabolite Observed in Early CKD Patients
Proteomics Approach Used for Analyses of Breast Cancer
Random Plasma Glucose Tests Could Predict Diabetes
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