Immunology

Intestinal Mucosa Fungus Can Affect Lung Health
The composition of the microbiome, the countless bacteria, fungi and viruses that colonize our body surface, skin, intestines or lungs, makes a decisive contribution to human health or disease. However, biological mechanisms that cause inflammations in the microbiome are still largely unknown. More...04 Mar 2019

Accuracy of Self-Sampling for HPV Screening Evaluated
Molecular testing for human papillomavirus (HPV) using patient-collected cervico-vaginal samples has shown similar levels of accuracy to testing done on clinician-collected samples and could boost participation in overall HPV screening. More...13 Feb 2019

Genetic Causes of Salivary Gland Carcinoma Discovered
Acinic cell carcinoma is the third most common malignant form of salivary gland cancer. These tumors are similar to normal salivary gland tissue and occur most frequently in the parotid gland. Until now, the molecular causes for the illness were unknown. More...13 Feb 2019

Blood Test Detects Brain Damage Years before Symptoms
Alzheimer's disease is a major cause of dementia that destroys brain cells and tissue. As the brain damage spreads, it leads to symptoms such as confusion, memory loss, and diminishing capacity to function. Eventually, the person can no longer lead an independent life. More...07 Feb 2019

Unique Form of Chronic Sinusitis Diagnosed in Older Patients
Older patients with a diagnosis of chronic sinusitis, a disease of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses that often persists over many years, have a unique inflammatory signature that may render them less responsive to steroid treatment. More...05 Feb 2019

Diagnostic Methods for Infectious Uveitis Investigated
Uveitis is the inflammation of the uvea, the pigmented layer that lies between the inner retina and the outer fibrous layer composed of the sclera and cornea. Uveitis can have many causes, including eye injury and inflammatory diseases. More...04 Feb 2019
In Other News
New Blood Tests for TB Could Accelerate Diagnosis
Blood Test Diagnoses Pancreatic Cancer Disease Earlier
Bench-Top Immunoanalyzer Evaluated for βhCG Assay
Unconventional Cells Trigger Cytokine Production in Spondyloarthritis
CD69 Biomarker Expression Predicts Atherosclerosis Risk
Rapid Diagnostic Tests Evaluated for HIV/Syphilis
Persistent Fatigue Induced by Interferon-Alpha
Genetic Mutation Identified for TB Vulnerability
Calprotectin Independently Predicts Relapse in Treated RA
Urinary Biomarkers Associated with Kidney Disease Risk Factors
Dengue Virus IgM Serotyped by ELISA
Genetic and Epigenetic Features Found in Glioma Tumors
Urinary Biomarkers for Tuberculosis Explored
Vitamin D Measured in Patients with Diabetic Foot
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Linked to Prostate Cancer
Tau Blood Test Developed for Alzheimer's Disease
Strongyloidiasis Antibodies Found in Transplant Donors
Potential Biomarkers Found for Acute Aortic Dissection
Commercial Fully Automated Procalcitonin Immunoassay Compared
Dengue Virus Specific T-Cell Responses Correlated with Disease Severity
Levels of IgA Nephropathy Associated with Disease Severity
Diagnostic Accuracy of Histoplasma Urine Antigen Assay Evaluated
Plasma Human Proteins Associated with Acute Pediatric Malaria
The Immunology channel of LabMedica deals with diagnostic techniques and immuonassays such as ELISA, pregnancy tests, immunoblotting, immunohistochemical staining, serology, and associated hardware.







