Clinical Chemistry
Novel Method Detects Bacterial Infection in Preterm Infants
A new criterion has been proposed for diagnosis of bacterial infection in preterm infants and using this method could lead to early diagnosis and treatment for bacterial infection and improve the prognosis for preterm infants. More...12 Apr 2016

Test Predicts Death in Patients with Serious Liver Disease
Acute-on-chronic liver failure is a sudden deterioration of the liver function in a patient with liver cirrhosis accompanied by failure of one or more organ systems and this liver disease has a serious prognosis and the four-week mortality rate is 20% to 30%. More...12 Apr 2016

Link Found Between Brain Metabolism and Fluid Intelligence
By measuring a metabolic activity marker using magnetic resonance spectroscopy, a new study in young adults has indicated that healthy brain metabolism corresponds with fluid intelligence, a measure of one’s ability to solve unusual or complex problems. More...03 Apr 2016


Blood Test Detects Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy During Life
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy is a tauopathy associated with prior exposure to repetitive head impacts, such as those incurred through American football and other collision sports and diagnosis is made through neuropathological examination. More...22 Mar 2016

Diabetes Testing on High-Throughput Analyzer Files for FDA Approval
The cobas c513 analyzer has been submitted to the US Food and Drug Administration for approval as a dedicated, high-throughput HbA1c testing solution to help laboratories meet increasing testing needs for people with diabetes. More...16 Mar 2016
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Vascular Disease Plasma Marker Confirmed in Diabetes Patients
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Microfiber Pad Helps Collect Uncontaminated Urine Samples
Blood Test Can Rule Out Preeclampsia in Pregnant Women
High Urate Levels May Indicate Parkinson's Risk in Men
Biomarker Predicts Risk of Preterm Birth Earlier
Blood Test Monitors DNA Fragments for Melanoma Metastases
Saliva Test Detects GHB and Alcohol Poisonings
Protein Patterning: Novel Tool for Studying Sepsis
Hyaluronic Acid Turbidimetric Assay Compared to Standard Method
Innovative Blood Glucose Monitoring System Approved
Prediabetes Linked to Early Kidney Damage
Commercial Assay Aids Physicians in Tamoxifen Drug Monitoring
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