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Image: The noninvasive Glucosense monitor for blood glucose levels in diabetics (Photo courtesy University of Leeds).

NonInvasive Device Monitors People with Diabetes

A new laser sensor that monitors blood glucose levels without penetrating the skin could transform the lives of millions of people living with diabetes.   More...
05 Aug 2015
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Simple Saliva Test Detects Alzheimer's Disease

Early detection of Alzheimer’s related symptoms is critically important for individuals with the disease and for clinical studies seeking to slow or stop disease progression; however, many diagnosis techniques can be costly or invasive.  More...
04 Aug 2015
Image: The SR7500DC Dual Channel Surface Plasmon Resonance System (Photo courtesy of Reichert).

Sensor Technology Can Improve Accuracy of Prostate Cancer Diagnosis

A smart sensor chip that is able to pick up on subtle differences in glycoprotein molecules can improve the accuracy and efficiency of prostate cancer diagnosis.  More...
22 Jul 2015
Image: The Light Cycler 480 II real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification and detection instrument (Photo courtesy of Roche).

Blood Test Could Identify Diabetes Decades Before It Develops

A small molecule circulates in the blood of people who are in the early stages of type 1 diabetes and a simple blood test could detect this biological marker years, maybe decades, before symptoms develop.  More...
22 Jul 2015
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Glycated Hemoglobin Testing Simplifies Diabetes Screening In Remote Area

In contrast to the current diagnostic blood glucose testing, assessment of glycated hemoglobin A requires no fasting and this makes it more suitable for opportunistic testing, and results in fewer missed diagnoses.  More...
21 Jul 2015
Image:  Thermal desorption/gas chromatography/time-of-flight mass spectrometry (TD/GC-MS) (Photo courtesy of Markes International).

Lower Respiratory Tract Pathogens Analyzed by Breath Test

Healthcare associated infections, including ventilator associated pneumonia, are difficult to diagnose and treat, and are associated with significant morbidity, mortality and cost.  More...
14 Jul 2015
Image: Schematics of a DNA-modified, two working-electrode arrays to measure methyltransferase activity from tissue samples (Photo courtesy of Ariel Furst/Caltech).

Sensitive Technique Detects Colorectal Cancer in Tissue Samples

A new sensitive technique has been developed that is capable of detecting colorectal cancer in tissue samples and the method could one day be used in clinical settings for the early diagnosis of colorectal cancer.   More...
13 Jul 2015
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The Clinical Chemistry channel updates the reader on tests, techniques, and research in the field - from routine assays to specialized tests on blood, urine, enzymes, lipids, hormones and more.