Immunology

Inflammation Associated with Heart Failure in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Heart failure is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), but data for the subtypes of heart failure, with preserved ejection fraction versus reduced ejection fraction, have been sparse. More...28 Oct 2021

Osteopontin Biomarker Evaluated for COVID-19 Severity and MIS-C
Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) is a serious condition that appears to be linked to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Most children who become infected with the COVID-19 virus have only a mild illness. More...27 Oct 2021




Hematological Parameters Compared in Psoriasis Patients
Psoriasis is a chronic, immune-mediated disorder that can involve the skin and/or joints. Four clinical types of psoriasis are currently recognized: psoriasis vulgaris (PsV), pustular psoriasis (PP), erythrodermic psoriasis (PsE), and arthritic psoriasis (PsA). More...19 Oct 2021

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The Immunology channel of LabMedica deals with diagnostic techniques and immuonassays such as ELISA, pregnancy tests, immunoblotting, immunohistochemical staining, serology, and associated hardware.







