Molecular Diagnostics
Isoform-Specific Loss Of Dystonin Causes Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
CMT is divided into demyelinating (type 1) and axonal (type 2) forms of the disease based on clinical, electrophysiological, histological, and genetic features. Recessively inherited demyelinating neuropathies are called CMT4, whereas recessively inherited axonal neuropathies are called autosomal recessive (AR)-CMT. More...20 Aug 2020
Blood Bank NAT-Based Assay Prevents Transfusion-Transmitted Malaria
Blood transfusion is an essential component of health care, which saves millions of lives across the world. The screening of blood donors for transfusion-transmissible agents is crucial in reducing risks of transfusion of infected units. More...20 Aug 2020
Lab Profiles Differentiate MIS-C From Severe Pediatric COVID-19
Initial reports from the Severe Acute Respiratory Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic described children as being less susceptible to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) than adults. Subsequently, a severe and novel pediatric disorder termed Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) emerged. More...19 Aug 2020
Elevated Glycolated Hemoglobin in Young People Predicts Likelihood of Diabetes or Cardiovascular Disease in Adulthood
A review of blood test results from more than 14,000 young people suggested that measurement of glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) was a specific and useful nonfasting marker for identify high-risk youth who could benefit from lifestyle interventions to prevent diabetes and cardiovascular risk in adulthood. More...19 Aug 2020
Diagnostic Test Identifies Resistance Mutation that Enables Use of Inexpensive, Single Dose Gonorrhea Drug
By detecting the mutated gene responsible for resistance to the drug ciprofloxacin, it is possible to identify gonorrhea patients who can be cured by a single oral dose of this drug. More...19 Aug 2020
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