Hematology
Abnormal Metabolite Observed in Early CKD Patients
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has been a growing health burden worldwide, and the patients with CKD continue to suffer from a wide range of complication including electrolyte imbalance, fluid overload, bone and mineral metabolism disorder to anemia. More...06 Aug 2019
Noninvasive Prenatal Test Developed for Sickle Cell Disease Risk
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an autosomal recessive disease, meaning that a child has to inherit two mutated copies of the hemoglobin gene to develop it, one from each parent. If both parents have sickle cell trait, there is a 25% chance the child will have SCD. More...01 Aug 2019
Genetic Changes Linked to Leukemia in Down’s Syndrome Children
Of the 30% of children with Down's syndrome who are found to have 'myeloid preleukemia', only 10% of those will go on to develop myeloid leukemia (3% of all children with Down's syndrome). Until now, it was not understood why only some children with the GATA1 mutation were progressing to full leukemia, while others were not. More...24 Jul 2019
Immunoglobulins and Neutrophils Play Unexpected Role in Anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis may be brought about by various substances, including drugs (antibiotics or neuromuscular blocking agents), food and insect venom. Anaphylaxis is a hyperacute allergic reaction caused by an inappropriate immune response following the introduction of a usually harmless antigen into the body. More...23 Jul 2019
Early B Cell Differentiation Activation Seen in Lupus
In people with systemic lupus erythematosus, their B cells, part of the immune system, are abnormally activated. They produce antibodies that react against their own tissues, causing a variety of symptoms, such as fatigue, joint pain, skin rashes and kidney problems. More...17 Jul 2019
Antibody Tests Recommended for Parasitic Infection Diagnosis
Pleural parasitic infestation (PPI) is a disease prevalent in certain parts of the world and it is frequently misdiagnosed due to its lack of standardized diagnostic criteria. The clinical manifestations are non-specific and many patients are initially treated for tuberculosis or misdiagnosed as lung cancer. More...16 Jul 2019
In Other News
Dengue Infection Complicated by Hyperinflammatory Condition
Thromboembolic Risk Increases after Hematological Cancers
Potential Biomarker Identified for Relapse of Acquired Hemophilia A
New Method Rapidly Monitors Sickle Cell Disease
Rapid Tests Assessed for Chronic Chagas Disease
Automated Hematology Analyzer Assessed for Malaria Diagnosis
Blood Donations Screened for Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Airway Microbiome Altered in Severe Asthma Linked to Neutrophils
Neutrophil-Lymphocyte Ratio Proves Possible Biomarker for ED
Stem Cell Transplantation Increases Risk of Infection-Related Mortality
Enzyme May Indicate Predisposition to Cardiovascular Disease
Lower HbA1c Levels Seen in Diabetic Liver Disease Patients
Sickle Cell Disease Screening Helps Save Lives of Migrants
Multiple Myeloma Sequences Reveal Prognostic Immunoglobulin Translocation
Protein Atlas Accelerates Personalized Medicine in Leukemia Patients
Early Sepsis Detection Test Approved for U.S. Marketing
High-Res Genotyping Improves Survival for Stem Cell Transplantation
Different Clinical Hematology Lab Configurations Compared
POC Hemometer Compared with Hematology Analyzer
Immune Signature Drives Leukemia Relapse after Transplantation
Biomarker Predicts Factor VIII Response in Hemophilia A
Genomic Alterations and Expression Profiles Diagnose AEL
CRYOcheck Factor VIII Inhibitor Kit Cleared for Distribution
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