Clinical Chemistry

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



Blood Test Can Rule Out Preeclampsia in Pregnant Women
A clinical study has shown that a new preeclampsia test can better predict which women will, and will not, develop preeclampsia and this could reduce hospitalization by up to 50%, saving healthcare systems excess expenditure. More...26 Jan 2016

High Urate Levels May Indicate Parkinson's Risk in Men
Parkinson's disease is a motor system disorder that usually appears in people aged over 60 years and it results from the loss of dopamine-producing brain cells. There is currently no cure, but treatments can be given that replace or mimic the role of dopamine in the brain, providing relief from the symptoms. More...26 Jan 2016


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