Clinical Chemistry
Lipid Species Offer Insights into Metabolic Health
Heart disease is the number one killer in the USA, and high triglyceride levels in the blood are cited as just one of several risk factors. Millions of lipid panels, blood tests that look at cholesterol levels as well as triglycerides, are performed in clinics each year. More...11 Jul 2018
New Method Can Quickly and Accurately Detect Infections
A method has been developed that can show quickly and accurately whether a person has been infected with harmful bacteria or other pathogens and additionally, this new method shows the exact severity of infection in a person. More...06 Jul 2018
Blood Test Predicts Coronary Disease Death Risk
Cardiovascular (CV) disease is a major cause of morbidity and mortality, and is associated with activation of the renin-angiotensin system (RAS). Angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) is an endogenous regulator of the renin angiotensin system. More...05 Jul 2018
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Biomarker Used for Febrile Intracranial Hemorrhage Patients
Genomic Atlas of Human Plasma Proteome Publicized
Blood Biomarkers Help Diagnose Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Cardiac Infarction Diagnosed with Sensitive Method
Urinary Markers Predict Bone Problems after Hip Replacement
Link Identified between Inflammation and Depression
High Vitamin D Levels Linked to Lower Cholesterol
Insufficient Vitamin D Linked to Miscarriage with Prior Loss
Hormone Levels Alter CVD Risk in Older Women
Biomarkers Evaluated for Subconcussive Head Trauma
Procalcitonin Guides Use of Antibiotics for Respiratory Infections
Earlier Measurements Offer Quicker Treatment for Sepsis
New Test Predicts Risk of Preterm Birth
Vitamin D Levels Associated with Type 2 Diabetes
Troponin Assays Evaluated for Acute MI
Method Developed to Detect AFP and GP73 Simultaneously
Serum Biomarkers Improve Preeclampsia Screening
New Acquisition Method Expands MS Range and Sampling Depth
Exhaled Breath Test Diagnosis of Cancer Assessed
New Protein Analysis Tool Improves Diagnostic Accuracy
Genetic Variations Increase Heart Attack Risk for Statin Patients
Specific Biomarker Discovered for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Placental Allopregnanolone Levels Rise During Pregnancy
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