Clinical Chemistry
Multiple Sclerosis Associated with Leaked Hemoglobin in Brain
In multiple sclerosis (MS), progressive disease develops in over half of those who present with an initial relapsing phase, known as secondary progressive MS (SPMS), but can also present as primary progressive MS (PPMS). More...05 Jan 2017
Blood Test Predicts How Long Cancer Patients Will Survive
Survival evaluations can determine whether or not pharmacological treatment should be given. Cytotoxic chemotherapy would rarely be prescribed in a patient unlikely to survive beyond several weeks because of unpleasant side effects. More...05 Jan 2017
Kidney Biomarkers Investigated to Track Lupus
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system becomes hyperactive and attacks normal, healthy tissue. This results in symptoms such as inflammation, swelling, and damage to joints, skin, kidneys, blood, the heart, and lungs. More...04 Jan 2017
Change in Serum Bilirubin Level Predicts Incident Metabolic Syndrome
Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a constellation of interlinked metabolic conditions that seem to accelerate the development of cardiovascular disease. Chronic inflammation, oxidative stress, and insulin resistance all play important roles in the initiation and advancement of MetS. More...21 Dec 2016
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Portable Breath Device Could Help Diagnose Diabetes
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Fluorescent Sensor Provides Low-Cost Diagnosis of Cystic Fibrosis
Fecal Fat Points to Early Presence of Colorectal Cancer
Novel Blood Test Detects Early Stages of Osteoarthritis
Early Childhood Screening Helps Prevent Heart Attacks
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Testing Method Clinically Ascertains Genetic Basis for Hypercholesterolemia
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