Immunology

Gene Signatures and Biomarkers Predict RA Onset
Rheumatoid arthritis is characterized by joint inflammation leading to destruction of bone and cartilage. Since structural joint damage is irreversible, early recognition and treatment is a key focus in an effort to halt the progression of the disease. More...28 Jun 2018



Antibodies Interpreted after Scrub Typhus Infection
Scrub typhus is a zoonotic infection caused by the bacterium Orientia tsutsugamushi. It is transmitted to humans by the bite of the larval stage of trombiculid mites. With an annual incidence of about one million cases, it is an important challenge to public health in Southeast Asia. More...25 Jun 2018

Urinary Markers Predict Bone Problems after Hip Replacement
Osteolysis is an active resorption of bone matrix by osteoclasts and can be interpreted as the reverse of ossification. Although osteoclasts are active during the natural formation of healthy bone the term "osteolysis" specifically refers to a pathological process. More...20 Jun 2018

Serum Markers Used to Develop Lupus Risk Index
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic systemic autoimmune disease characterized by defects in B cell tolerance leading to the production of multiple autoantibodies. In particular, SLE is characterized by high affinity IgG anti-nuclear autoantibodies including anti-double stranded (ds) DNA antibodies. More...14 Jun 2018
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Leprosy Neural Impairment Diagnosis Evaluated by Tests
New Test Predicts Risk of Preterm Birth
Method Developed to Detect AFP and GP73 Simultaneously
Protein Biomarker Found for Early-Stage Lung Cancer
Specific Biomarker Discovered for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Tool Predicts Deadly Form of Mycosis Fungoides
Mast Cell Activation Test Diagnoses Allergic Diseases
CSF B Cells Characterized in Virus-Associated Diseases
Smart Phone Reader Detects Common Pathogens
Blood-Based Biomarker Assessed for Subtle Brain Injury
Chip-Based Blood Test Developed for Multiple Myeloma
Clostridium difficile Examined by Different Methods
BTP Viewed As Glomerular Filtration Rate Marker
Vitamin D Blood Test May Speed Pediatric Bipolar Diagnosis
New POC Test Quickly Detects Lyme Neuroborreliosis
Immunoassay Developed for Lassa Fever Virus
Unusual Blood Clots Characterized in Leprosy Patients
Biomarker Assay Recommended for Heart Failure Diagnosis
New Heart Attack Test Better Informs Underlying Condition
Microfluidic Device Captures Tumor-Specific Extracellular Vesicles
Helicobacter Pylori Immunoassays Evaluated for Efficacy
Biological Markers in Tears May Diagnose PD
The Immunology channel of LabMedica deals with diagnostic techniques and immuonassays such as ELISA, pregnancy tests, immunoblotting, immunohistochemical staining, serology, and associated hardware.








