Clinical Chemistry
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
Hand-Held Blood Analyzer Receives CE Mark
Globally, demand for healthcare is growing as people live longer, chronic diseases are more prevalent and people are more involved in decisions pertaining to their health. As more people access care, health systems, hospitals and other clinical care settings are challenged to keep pace and find resourceful, efficient and cost-effective ways to provide quality care. More...15 Dec 2016
Neonatal Vitamin D Level Predict Multiple Sclerosis Risk
Multiple sclerosis is an unpredictable and often debilitating disease affecting over two million people worldwide. The exact causes of the disease are not known, but it is believed to appear in genetically predisposed individuals who have also been exposed to a combination of environmental factors. More...14 Dec 2016
Combination of Tests Enhances Urinary Tract Infection Localization
Conventional serum markers for diagnosing urinary tract infection include total white blood cell count (WBC), C-reactive protein (CRP), procalcitonin (PCT), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), and interleukin (IL)-6. More...14 Dec 2016
Point-of-Care System Evaluated for Measuring Cardiac Troponin I
Measurement of cardiac Troponin-I or Troponin-T (cTnI, cTnT) concentration in blood is required for assessment of patients suspected of Non ST-segment elevation acute myocardial infarction (NSTE-AMI) to support or exclude a diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction (AMI). More...13 Dec 2016
Plasma NT-ProBNP Levels Predict Severity of Enterovirus-71 Infection
Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is caused by a variety of human enteroviruses, mainly by enterovirus 71 (EV71) and coxsackievirus A16 (CA16), and is characterized by fever and vesicular exanthema on the hands, feet, and mouth. More...08 Dec 2016
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Ascitic Fluid Lactoferrin Investigated in Liver Cirrhosis Patients
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Diagnostic Tests for Acute Rhinosinusitis Infections Reviewed
Hypothyroidism Symptoms Linger Despite Medication and Normal Test Results
Prognostic Factors in Children with HLH Investigated
Optical Sensor to Detect Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Rapid Blood Test Can Rule Out Serious Childhood Infections
Simple Blood Test Vastly Improves Severe Liver Disease Detection
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