Molecular Diagnostics

Proteinuria After Acute Kidney Injury Predicts Development of Progressive Disease
A report has suggested that testing recently hospitalized kidney patients for proteinuria could be a way to identify those at higher risk for developing progressive kidney disease, which could require dialysis or surgery. More...03 Feb 2020


Multivariable Diagnostic Prediction Score Validated for Leptospirosis
Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease that affects humans and animals. It is caused by bacteria of the genus Leptospira. In humans, it can cause a wide range of symptoms, some of which may be mistaken for other diseases. More...30 Jan 2020



Genetic Risk Score Detects Glaucoma and Predicts Progression of the Disease
Establishment of a glaucoma polygenic risk score (PRS) will facilitate the development of a personalized approach for earlier treatment of high-risk individuals, with less intensive monitoring and treatment being possible for lower-risk groups. More...28 Jan 2020

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Neurodevelopmental Disorders Diagnosed with RNA-Sequencing
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Rapid UTI Test System Combines an Immunoassay with a Smartphone Camera
Mouth Swab Molecular Test for Tuberculosis Validated
21-Gene Recurrence Score Helps Radiation Decision-Making
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Molecular Assays Developed for Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome
Dual Nucleic Acid Template Assay Developed for Cancer
Extrachromosomal Circular DNA Identified in Maternal Plasma
A Sweat-Based On-Site Immunoassay for Monitoring Marijuana Use
Tumor DNA Platform Classifies Colorectal Cancer
Biomarker-Based Blood Test Does Not Completely Replace CT Scan for Diagnosis of Elderly Concussion Patients
Multiplex Nested Polymerase Chain Reaction Developed for Congenital Infections
Biomarker Predicts Prognosis in Acute Myeloid Leukemia Patients
Large GWAS Study Finds DNA Variants Linked to Risk of Developing Breast Cancer
Peptide Biomarker Predicts Risk of Dying in Patients with Stable Heart Failure
Blood-Based Sequencing Identifies Pediatric Cancer Infections Before Symptoms
Molecular Profiles, Microenvironment Signatures May Improve Lymphoma Prognosis
Common Variant Modifiers for Syndromic Heart Condition Located
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