Clinical Chemistry


Proteins Likely to Trigger Psoriasis Identified
Psoriasis is an autoimmune skin disease characterized by well-demarcated areas of red, raised and scaly skin next to areas of normal-appearing skin and is an autoimmune disease where the body launches an abnormal immune response against its own tissues. More...03 Feb 2015


Robust Method Determines Serum Chromium and Cobalt
Chromium and cobalt metal ions released from orthopedic prostheses, such as metal-on-metal bearings, may be related to wear of the bearing surface and these ions may serve as indicators of the in vivo performance of MoM bearing surfaces. More...28 Jan 2015



Enzyme Assay on Impregnated Filter Paper Detects Krabbe Disease
Krabbe disease is an inherited lysosomal storage disease caused by the deficiency of galactocerebrosidase and is characterized by a severe and progressive leukodystrophy with death frequently before one year of life. More...26 Jan 2015
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Sensitive Estrogen Detection Method Developed
Fecal Occult Blood Screening Increases High-Risk Polyp Detection
Blood Test Approved That Predicts Coronary Heart Disease Risk
Novel Biomarkers Identified for Incident Coronary Heart Disease
Zinc Isotope Test Helps Detect Early Breast Cancer
Whole Cell Glycated Hemoglobin Control Calibrated for Most Popular Instruments
Urine Test Ensures Asthmatic Children Receive Appropriate Treatment
Cardiovascular Risk Predicted by Test Measuring HDL Proteins
Simple Breath Test Aids Type 1 Diabetes Early Diagnosis
Improved Assay Determines d-Xylose in Urine and Serum
Cholesterol Levels in Later Life Depend in Part on Apolipoprotein E Allele Status
Sickle Cell Trait Linked to Chronic Kidney Disease Risk
HDL Cholesterol Efflux Capacity a Better Predictor of Cardiovascular Disease Risk Than Measurement of HDL or HDL Cholesterol
Low Levels of Prohormone Predicts Coronary Heart Disease
Low Density Lipoprotein Apolipoprotein-B Assay Validated
Saliva Cited as Reservoir of Diagnostically Valuable RNA Species
Fecal Testing Effective for Familial Colorectal Cancer Screening
Criteria Optimized for Microscopy Following Automated Urine Analysis
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