Clinical Chemistry



Biomarkers Identified for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
The causes of gastrointestinal complaints in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) remain poorly understood. Altered nerve function has emerged as an important pathogenic factor as IBS mucosal biopsy supernatants consistently activate enteric and sensory neurons. More...02 May 2018

Beta-Amyloid Dimers Found in Alzheimer's Patient Brains
The most widely used biomarkers for the early detection of Alzheimer's disease (AD) are currently the concentrations of beta-amyloid (Aβ) and phosphorylated Tau in cerebrospinal fluid. However, it has been observed that not all individuals with alterations in these biomarkers develop the disease. More...01 May 2018



BTP Viewed As Glomerular Filtration Rate Marker
Beta Trace Protein (BTP) is a promising marker of glomerular filtration rate (GFR) as it was reported to be increased in the serum of patients with renal disease. Some evidence suggests that it is more sensitive than creatinine (Cr) at detecting early changes in GFR. More...24 Apr 2018
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Amyloid Blood Biomarker Detects Alzheimer's Disease
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Interoperable Glucose Monitoring System Authorized
Liquid Biopsy Can Rule Out Early-Stage Lung Cancer
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Linked to Thyroid Levels
Biomarker Assay Recommended for Heart Failure Diagnosis
CKD May Occur Before Diabetes Diagnosis
New Heart Attack Test Better Informs Underlying Condition
Omega-3 Levels Predict Death Risk Better Than Serum Cholesterol
Alzheimer Disease CSF Biomarker Used in Clinical Setting
CO-Oximetry External QA Programme Launched
CRP Levels May Indicate Schizophrenia Prognosis
Troponin I Levels Predict Coronary Artery Disease Severity
Novel Biomarkers Revealed for Future Dementia Risk
Dried Blood Spot Protein Assays Evaluated for Biochemistry
Biological Markers in Tears May Diagnose PD
Plasma Metabolite Profile and Gut Microbiota Connected to Obesity
Parent Age May Help Predict AD Biomarker Levels
Blood Test Biomarkers Diagnose Autism Accurately
Depression Linked to Reduced Arginine Levels
Enzymatic Assay Developed for Ether Phospholipids in Plasma
Mass Spectrometer Test Developed for Multiple Myeloma
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