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Image: The HiScan SQ scanner (Photo courtesy of Illumina).

Molecular Type 2 Diabetes Biomarker Identified

Type 2 diabetes mellitus is an established risk factor for a wide range of vascular diseases, including ischemic stroke as well as heart attacks, neuropathy and blindness.    More...
23 Feb 2016
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Fecal Analyses Leads to Inflammatory Bowel Disease Diagnosis

The development of sophisticated analytical techniques has enabled the study and interpretation of changes in the fecal volatile organic metabolites and its correlation with the pathophysiological mechanisms in the gut during health and disease.  More...
23 Feb 2016
Image: The Architect Immunoassay analyzer used for measuring 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 (25OHD3) (Photo courtesy of Abbott Diagnostics).

Separator Tubes Assessed for Measurement of 25-Hydroxyvitamin D3

The accuracy of 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 measurement on specimens collected into serum separator tubes has been questioned because of possible interference by the gel.  More...
17 Feb 2016
Image: A phlebotomist examining a blood sample to be used for multiple tests ordered by the physician (Photo courtesy of University of Utah Medical Center).

Multifaceted Intervention Reduces In-Patient Laboratory Costs

A tool called Value Driven Outcomes has been developed to reduce superfluous laboratory testing and when integrated into a quality improvement initiative laboratory costs decreased by nearly 10% per visit.  More...
16 Feb 2016
Image: Carotid Intima-Media Thickness (CIMT) ultrasound exam showing a carotid artery with a wall that is much thicker than normal and mild plaque formation (Photo courtesy of Preventive Cardiology Consultants).

Vascular Disease Plasma Marker Confirmed in Diabetes Patients

Pre-kallikrein has previously been suggested as a marker for diabetic vascular disease of the kidneys, but a new study supports the idea that increased plasma PK levels are an independent risk factor for whole-body diabetic vascular disease, similar to the risks of high triglycerides or high blood pressure in heart disease.  More...
02 Feb 2016
Image:  The ABI PRISM 7900HT Sequence Detection System (Photo courtesy of the University of Geneva).

Increased Baseline C-Reactive Protein Linked to Heightened Infection Risk

C-reactive protein is an innate immune system recognition and effector molecule that plays a role in both the innate response and as an adaptor to the complex immune system.    More...
01 Feb 2016
Image: The UCap microfiber urine collection pad (Photo courtesy of BioDesign/HUJI).

Microfiber Pad Helps Collect Uncontaminated Urine Samples

A new noninvasive microfiber pad draws urine samples in seconds, preventing cross-contamination during collection.  More...
27 Jan 2016
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