Molecular Diagnostics




High Vitamin D Levels Linked to Lower Cholesterol
Vitamin D is known to be essential for bone metabolism, and low serum 25(OH)D levels increase the risk of rickets, osteomalacia, and osteopenia. The associations of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) with plasma lipids remain controversial in children. More...19 Jun 2018


Molecular Test Developed for Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
The prevalence of nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is higher in Southeast Asia than other parts of the world, around 35 cases per 100,000. Five-year survival rate of the disease is as high as 95% when it is detected early, but drops to 60% if detected at later stage. Most patients are asymptomatic, and so 80% are diagnosed with advanced disease. More...12 Jun 2018

RT-PCR Assay Developed to Detect Bloodstream Infections
Rapid detection and identification of a causative pathogen is essential in the treatment of critically ill patients with blood stream infection (BSI), since timely initiation of adequate antibiotic treatment is associated with decreased morbidity, mortality, and possibly reduced healthcare costs. More...11 Jun 2018
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Leprosy Neural Impairment Diagnosis Evaluated by Tests
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Mutations Missed in Congenital Disease Screening
Vitamin D Levels Associated with Type 2 Diabetes
Fluorescent-Polymer Sensor Test Detects Liver Fibrosis
Protein Biomarker Found for Early-Stage Lung Cancer
Topical Nanotechnology Simplifies Skin Disease Diagnosis
Sequencing Enables Precise Match for Blood Transfusions
New Test More Accurate for Determining Prostate Cancer Risk
Electronic Chip Captures Pancreatic Cancer Exosomes for Analysis
Study Shows Labs Should Specify HPV Assay Used
Genome Sequencing Increases Sensitivity of Carrier Screens
Hereditary Breast Cancer Tests Double Detection Rate
Genetic Variations Increase Heart Attack Risk for Statin Patients
Genetic Predisposition Validated in Medulloblastoma
Specific Biomarker Discovered for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Tool Predicts Deadly Form of Mycosis Fungoides
Factors Affecting Plasma DNA Analysis Evaluated
Near-Patient Hepatitis C Assay Validated
Molecular Subtype Identified for CRCs Metastasized to Liver
Familial Genetics Influence Migraine Type
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