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Image: Nanotechnology-enabled low-cost, POC test detects sodium (Photo courtesy of Pexels)

Paper-Based Sensor Strip Rapidly Detects Sodium in Urine and Blood at POC

A team of researchers has developed nanotechnology-based paper sensor strips to detect sodium focus in urine and blood serum that could revolutionize scientific analysis. More...
29 Apr 2022
Image: The Randox Lipoprotein(a), (Lp(a)), assay offers a truly accurate method for the assessment of Lp(a) in serum or plasma (Photo courtesy of Randox Laboratories)

Elevated Lipoprotein(a) Mediates Risk of Atrial Fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia in adults, with a prevalence between 0.5% and 2%. Longer life span and higher prevalence of AF risk factors are projected to further increase the global prevalence of AF. More...
27 Apr 2022
Image: Randox Daytona RX chemical analyzer (Photo courtesy of Gemini BV)

Urine Testing Differentiates Glomerular from Tubulointerstitial Diseases on Kidney Biopsy

Histological examination of kidney biopsy tissue can help differentiate between glomerular and tubulointerstitial diseases, as well as differentiate between their underlying etiologies and subtypes. More...
22 Apr 2022
Image: The Thermo Scientific Q Exactive hybrid quadrupole-Orbitrap mass spectrometer (Photo courtesy of Creative Proteomics)

Lipidomics Approach Developed to Predict Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes

Current detection of cardiovascular disease and diabetes relies heavily on factors such as patient history, sex, age, body mass index, as well as blood panels measuring blood glucose and lipid metabolites, such as high- and low-density cholesterol and triglycerides. More...
18 Apr 2022
Image: The ARCHITECT i2000SR immunoassay analyzer (Photo courtesy of Abbott)

Sex Hormones Influence HbA1c Levels in Non-Diabetic Population

Sex hormones, including estrogen, progesterone, and androgens, are synthesized by the human gonads and adrenal cortex. Their main role is to promote development of the reproductive system and maintain secondary sexual characteristics. More...
15 Apr 2022
Image: Overview of the SomaLogic proteomics assay. The SOMAscan Assay allows for the simultaneous detection of 1,300 human proteins using SOMAmer (Slow Off-rate Modified Aptamer) protein-binding reagents (Photo courtesy of SomaLogic Inc)

Proteomic Blood Test Predicts Cardiovascular Risk

A reliable, individualized, and dynamic surrogate of cardiovascular risk, synoptic for key biologic mechanisms, could shorten the path for drug development, enhance drug cost-effectiveness and improve patient outcomes. More...
12 Apr 2022
Image: The UC-3500 is a stand-alone fully automated urine chemistry analyzer (Photo courtesy of Advanced Medical & Diagnostics)

Urine Sediment Findings in Patients With COVID-19-Associated Renal Injuries

Patients with COVID-19 can suffer from renal complications, especially acute kidney injury (AKI). AKI is a frequent complication in patients with critically severe COVID-19, and a meta-analysis report has shown that the average incidence of AKI was 11% among all subjects with COVID-19 and 23% among critically ill patients. More...
11 Apr 2022
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