Clinical Chemistry
Blood Test Uncovers Undiagnosed Diabetes In Hospital Patients
Hyperglycemia is a frequent finding that can be related to physiologic stress, illness and medications, including steroids and vasopressors and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) correlates with the average blood glucose level over the previous eight to 12 weeks. More...09 Jun 2016
New Therapies for Parkinson’s Disease More Effective at Early Stages of Diagnosis
Experts discussed a wide range of new insights into the early stages of Parkinson’s disease and potential early diagnostic approaches at the 2nd Congress of the European Academy of Neurology in Copenhagen, Denmark (May 28-31, 2016). More...07 Jun 2016
Simple Sarcopenia Screening Test Found to Predict Heart Failure Severity
Researchers have shown that the simple screening method originally developed to diagnose sarcopenia can be used, instead of CT or MRI, to quickly and easily predict severity of heart failure disease. They also found that the predictive capabilities of the brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) lab test for heart function can be further improved if coupled with a patient's sarcopenia test score. More...31 May 2016
Bioelectronic Device Detects Marker Linked to Neurodegenerative Diseases and Cancer
Researchers have developed a inexpensive transistor sensor for detection of biomolecules and other substances. Their first biosensor successfully detects the enzyme glutathione S-transferase (GST), linked to Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and breast cancer, among other diseases. The team is also developing an innovative paper-based electronic sensor to lower the cost even further. More...31 May 2016
Blood Analyses Predict Delirium Risk In Older Surgical Patients
Delirium, or sudden severe confusion due to rapid changes in brain function that can occur with physical or mental illness, affects 15% to 53% of older surgical patients and has been linked with longer hospital stays, greater postoperative complications, and higher rates of discharge to nursing homes. More...26 May 2016
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