Clinical Chemistry
Primary Fatty Amides Produce Blood Test for Alzheimer Disease
Neurodegenerative dementias are characterized by a progressive decline in cognitive function and memory performance. Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common of the neurodegenerative dementias making it a major source of global morbidity and mortality. More...21 May 2019
Blood Test May Predict Cardiovascular Disease
According to the latest statistics from the American Heart Association (AHA), almost half of the people living in the USA have some form of cardiovascular disease. In fact, according to 2016 figures, 121.5 million adults in the USA, or 48% of the entire population, have cardiovascular disease (CVD), which is a cluster of conditions that includes hypertension. More...16 May 2019
Randox Unveils an Assay for the Rapid Measurement of Small Dense LDL Cholesterol (sdLDL-C)
A kit for the automated measurement of small dense low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (sdLDL-C) is now available with dedicated controls and calibrators available and instrument-specific applications for use with a wide range of biochemistry analyzers. More...13 May 2019
Blood Protein Signature Reported for Diabetic Kidney Disease
Diabetic nephropathy or diabetic kidney disease (DKD), is a result of vascular abnormalities that accompany diabetes and increases mortality risk. Furthermore, diabetes mellitus is a main risk factor for end-stage renal disease, the most advanced stage of kidney disease. More...09 May 2019
High HbA1c Levels Linked to Pregnancy Risks
For pregnant women with diabetes mellitus some particular challenges exist for both mother and child. If the woman has diabetes as an intercurrent disease in pregnancy, it can cause early labor, birth defects, and larger than average infants. More...08 May 2019
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