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Immunoassay Used to Diagnose Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

An enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) has been developed to detect autoantibodies in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a method that could pave the way for a quicker, more efficient way to diagnose this elusive condition, where the etiology is unclear. More...
30 Jun 2017
Image: Researchers suggest couples who are undergoing pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) in order to avoid transmission of genetic diseases should also have their embryos screened for abnormal numbers of chromosomes at the same time (Photo courtesy of OBS News).

Biopsy Screening for Genetic Diseases Improves Pregnancy Rates

Couples, who are undergoing pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) in order to avoid transmission of inherited diseases, such as Duchenne muscular dystrophy or cystic fibrosis, should also have their embryos screened for abnormal numbers of chromosomes at the same time. More...
29 Jun 2017
Image: The ABI-Prism 3500 genetic analyzer (Photo courtesy of Applied Biosystems).

Lab Evidence Confirms Outbreak of Haff Disease

Haff disease is a syndrome of unexplained rhabdomyolysis following consumption of certain types of fish, and it is caused by an unidentified toxin. Rhabdomyolysis is a clinical syndrome caused by injury to skeletal muscle that results in release of muscle cell contents into the circulation. More...
28 Jun 2017
Image: A colorized negative stained transmission electron micrograph (TEM) depicting influenza virus ultrastructural morphology (Photo courtesy of the CDC).

Novel Immune Biomarker Distinguishes Respiratory Infections

A novel immune biomarker has been identified that discriminates between influenza and bacteria in patients with suspected respiratory infection. More...
27 Jun 2017

Potential Genetic Cause of Cushing Syndrome Found

A recent study suggests that mutations in the gene Cdk5 And Abl Enzyme Substrate 1 (CABLES1) may lead to Cushing syndrome, a rare disorder in which the body overproduces the stress hormone cortisol. More...
22 Jun 2017

Blood Test Predicts Onset of Huntington's Disease

Huntington's disease (HD) is a fatal genetic neurological disease. It usually develops in adulthood and causes abnormal involuntary movements, psychiatric symptoms and dementia and approximately 10,000 people in the UK have HD with around 25,000 at risk. More...
21 Jun 2017
Image: A histopathology of pancreatic adenocarcinoma, where the adenocarcinoma has wrapped around a nerve (center) (Photo courtesy of Johns Hopkins Medicine).

Pancreatic Cancer Potentially Diagnosed by ctDNA

Pancreatic cancer remains a devastating disease, with the diagnosis typically being made late. Circulating Tumor DNA (ctDNA) has shown promise as a screening test for various tumor types. More...
21 Jun 2017
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