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Clinical Chemistry

Blood Test Detects Early Stages of Cancer

A simple blood test has been developed that can accurately detect the beginning stages of breast and lung cancer. More...
11 Oct 2012

Paper-Based Test Monitors Liver Damage

A postage stamp-sized, paper-based device could provide a simple and reliable way to monitor for liver damage. More...
11 Oct 2012
Image: treated paper can be used to do medical tests. Here, a biomolecule printed in the pattern of the UW mascot [Husky] binds to a toxic molecule, showing that the toxin is present (Photo courtesy of Dan Ratner, University of Washington).

Treated Paper Suitable for Diagnostics

Biomolecule sensing agents were printed onto paper that had been treated with a diluted chemical solvent. This offers a cheap, easy solution for paper-based diagnostics. More...
10 Oct 2012

Breath Analysis Distinguishes Between Malignant and Benign Pulmonary Nodules

The volatile organic compounds in exhaled breath were examined by two techniques, gas chromatography with mass spectrometry, and chemical nanoarrays. More...
02 Oct 2012

High Glucose Levels Predict Mortality in Pneumonia

Nondiabetic patients who have elevated serum glucose levels when they are admitted to the hospital with pneumonia have an increased risk of dying within 90 days. More...
01 Oct 2012

Direct Mailing Improves Screening for Colorectal Cancer

Direct mailing of fecal occult blood test kits to patients eligible for colorectal cancer screening appears to be efficacious for improving screening. More...
26 Sep 2012

Tests Combined for Early Diagnosis of Liver Disease

A recently devised test could be used in primary care to diagnose liver fibrosis and cirrhosis in high-risk populations more easily than at present. More...
20 Sep 2012
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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.