Molecular Diagnostics
Risk Factors Predict Outcomes for Children with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
The risk of death or need for immediate listing for heart transplantation for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy was greatest for those who developed the disease as infants with congestive heart failure, and for children who also had selective inborn errors of metabolism. More...18 Sep 2013
Molecular Test Diagnoses Trichomonas vaginalis in Asymptomatic and Symptomatic Females
An amplified DNA assay for the direct qualitative detection of Trichomonas vaginalis DNA in endocervical and vaginal samples, as well as urine specimens, aids in the diagnosis of trichomoniasis. More...12 Sep 2013
Combined Serology and Genotyping Reduces False Positive Diagnosis of Celiac Disease
A new diagnostic approach for detection of celiac disease that combines genomic assessment and serology revealed that this immune disorder is far more common in the Australian population than previously thought but was often diagnosed incorrectly. More...09 Sep 2013
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Clinical Test Sought for Breast Cancer
Novel Potential Biomarker Reveals Alzheimer's Disease Before Onset
Kidney Transplant Outcomes Predicted by Urine Test
Genetic Mutation Linked to Thoracic Aortic Disease
Genetic Clues to Epilepsy Discovered
MicroRNA Profiling Shows Promise as Diagnostic and Prognostic Tool for Bladder Cancer
Biomarkers Identified for Possible Blood Test to Predicting Suicide Risk
Gene Analysis Yields Markers for Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer Death Risk
DNA Test Identifies Patients Risk of Statin Myopathy
Genetic Testing Introduced for Guiding Opioid Therapy
New Dual-Functional Fluorescent Probe for DNA Hybridization and Melting Point Analysis
Novel Molecular Assay Diagnoses Eight Gastrointestinal Parasites
Accurate Blood Test Discriminates Alzheimer's Disease
Low Expression of Immune Response Gene Increases TB Risk
Multitarget Assay Improves MRSA Screening
Gene Expression Profiles Define Microbial Infection
Gene Signature Determines Metastatic Behavior in Thymomas
Mutation Linked to Congenital Urinary Tract Defects
Portable Nucleic Acid Extraction System Developed For POC Diagnostics
Immunity Proteins Linked to Cancer
Molecular Subtyping Of Breast Cancer Shows Potential
Urine-Based Cancer Detection Technology Validated
Pioneering Method Rapidly Identifies Specific Pathogenic Strains
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