Clinical Chemistry
New Recommendations Issued for Endocrine Hypertension Screening
A new Scientific Statement offers guidance to healthcare providers on ways to identify underlying hormonal causes of high blood pressure, particularly conditions that can be cured with surgery or treated effectively with medication. More...19 Apr 2017
All-in-One Test Provides Faster Testing for Persistent Diarrhea
A convenient new multiplex diagnostic assay evaluates a unique combination of 20 stool and blood serum measures all at once, assisting healthcare providers to more rapidly test for many common causes of persistent diarrhea, compared to sequential testing with standard workup for persistent diarrhea. More...
18 Apr 2017
Blood Test Predicts Effectiveness of Depression Medication
Depression and anxiety are two important mood disorders that are frequently associated with chronic diseases such as cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Hyper-inflammation is related to both CVDs and psychological conditions such as depression and anxiety. More...13 Apr 2017
Plasma Lipids Associated Differently with Dementia Incidents
Dementia refers to a group of neurological disorders characterized by memory loss, cognitive impairment, and disability in activities of daily living. As the primary risk factor for dementia is old age, the prevalence of dementia is increasing dramatically with aging populations worldwide. More...12 Apr 2017
Test Panel Improves Prediction of Heart Disease Risk
Researchers have found that combined results from 5 simple tests – an EKG, a limited CT scan, and three blood tests – better predicted who would develop heart disease compared with standard strategies that focus on blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, and smoking history. More...11 Apr 2017
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Blood Test Differentiates Parkinson's from Similar Diseases
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Blood Test May Help Predict Confusion Post-Surgery
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