Clinical Chemistry
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
Performance of Second Generation Cortisol Assay Evaluated
Untreated disorders of the adrenocortical system, such as Cushing’s or Addison’s disease, can be fatal, and accurate quantification of a patient’s cortisol levels is vital for diagnosis. A straightforward diagnostic approach is of essential importance, and accurate quantification of cortisol levels plays a key role in the diagnosis of patients with suspected disease. More...21 Dec 2016
Lower Cut-Off Point of Blood Glucose May Define Prediabetes
Doctors define prediabetes as impaired fasting glucose with a higher than normal blood sugar levels after a period of fasting, impaired glucose tolerance with a higher than normal blood sugar levels after eating, or raised glycosylated hemoglobin levels. More...15 Dec 2016
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Hand-Held Blood Analyzer Receives CE Mark
Neonatal Vitamin D Level Predict Multiple Sclerosis Risk
Combination of Tests Enhances Urinary Tract Infection Localization
Point-of-Care System Evaluated for Measuring Cardiac Troponin I
Plasma NT-ProBNP Levels Predict Severity of Enterovirus-71 Infection
Routine Lab Tests May Help Diagnose Cachexia in Cancer Patients
Peptide Serum Markers Predict Type 1 Diabetes
Hypoglycemia in Hospitalized Patients Linked to Increased Mortality Risk
Simple Saliva Test May Help Diagnose Kidney Disease
Portable Breath Device Could Help Diagnose Diabetes
Blood Test Developed to Diagnose Concussion
Mild-to-Moderate Hypertriglyceridemia Leads to Acute Pancreatitis
Lipid Profiles Investigated for Coronary Heart Disease Patients
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
Biomarker Predicts Mortality Risk for Peripheral Artery Disease Patients
Testing Method Clinically Ascertains Genetic Basis for Hypercholesterolemia
Ascitic Fluid Lactoferrin Investigated in Liver Cirrhosis Patients
Many UC Patients Do Not Receive Monitoring and Treatment for Iron Deficiency
Diagnostic Tests for Acute Rhinosinusitis Infections Reviewed
Hypothyroidism Symptoms Linger Despite Medication and Normal Test Results
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