Clinical Chemistry


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

New Blood Test Helps Detect Brain Injury in Minutes
After traumatic brain injury (TBI), plasma concentration of glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) correlates with intracranial injury visible on computerized axial tomography (CT) scan. Some patients with suspected TBI with normal CT findings show pathology on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). More...11 Sep 2019

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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
High HbA1c Levels Do Not Always Lead to Diabetes
Collagen Biomarkers Clarify Prognosis of Diabetic Renal Complications
Neutrophil‐Lymphocyte Ratio and Lactate Predict Mortality in Septic Patients
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