Clinical Chemistry

Urinary Hydration Markers Tested for Storage Condition Validity
Fluid balance is an aspect of the homeostasis of organisms in which the amount of water in the organism needs to be controlled, via osmoregulation and behavior, such that the concentrations of electrolytes in the various body fluids are kept within healthy ranges. More...27 Aug 2019

Troponin Complexes Explored in Acute MI Patients
Acute myocardial infarction is the medical name for a heart attack. A heart attack is a life-threatening condition that occurs when blood flow to the heart muscle is abruptly cut off, causing tissue damage. This is usually the result of a blockage in one or more of the coronary arteries. More...22 Aug 2019

Portable Monitor Detects Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is the most severe form of acute lung injury, responsible for high mortality and long-term morbidity. As a dynamic syndrome with multiple etiologies, its timely diagnosis is difficult as is tracking the course of the syndrome. More...22 Aug 2019

Hormone Levels of Diabetic Men Not Related to Prostate Cancer Risk
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a group of metabolic disorders characterized by high blood sugar levels over a prolonged period and is conventionally associated with an increased risk of cancer; however, inverse associations of diabetes with prostate cancer are well described. More...21 Aug 2019


Pancreatic Cancer Risk Rises with Fasting Glucose
More than 56,000 Americans are expected to be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2019, which is more than 150 people diagnosed every day. Pancreatic cancer is the ninth most commonly diagnosed cancer in women and the 10th most commonly diagnosed in men in the USA. More...15 Aug 2019

Serum Siderocalin Measured in Patients with TB and HIV
Tuberculosis (TB) continues to be a significant cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The progression from uninfected or latently infected to active TB is often insidious and has minimal symptoms in the initial months, resulting in delayed diagnosis and poor outcomes. More...14 Aug 2019
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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
Samples Quality Improved Using Low-Vacuum Tubes
Antibody Tests Recommended for Parasitic Infection Diagnosis
Dengue Infection Complicated by Hyperinflammatory Condition
Confirmation Testing for Primary Hyperaldosteronism Remains Essential
Micronutrient Deficiencies Common in Celiac Disease
Maternal HbA1c Influences Autism Risk in Offspring
New Biomarker Test Improves Diagnosis of Ovarian Cancer
Ion-Selective Electrode Methods Compared for Electrolytes
POC Urinalysis System Evaluated for Schistosomiasis
Vitamin D Status Determined in Older Adults
Cardiovascular Risk Biomarkers Found for JSLE Patients
Novel Blood Test for Myocardial Infarction Tested
Trace Metal Concentrations Influence Glucose Regulation in Pregnancy
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