Immunology

Tumor Cells in Blood Samples Predict Prostate Cancer Spread
A group of circulating tumor cells (CTC) in prostate cancer patient blood samples has been found which are linked to the spread of the disease and this is the first time these cell types have been shown to be a promising marker for prostate cancer spread. More...25 Nov 2016

Blood Test May Help Identify Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
Fetal alcohol syndrome is a severe form of a spectrum of mental and physical disabilities called fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) that can affect children's development with long-lasting consequences and a blood test has been developed to predict the severity of disability. More...25 Nov 2016
Inflammatory Markers Correlated with SCA Pain Intensity
Sickle cell anemia (SCA) is a hereditary hemolytic anemia where the synthesis of hemoglobin (Hb) is abnormal and the inheritance can be heterozygous (HbS) or homozygous (HbSS). Homozygous patients with SCA often develop vaso-occlusive crises (VOCs) and recurrent episodes of hemolysis causing multi-organ infarction and dysfunction. More...17 Nov 2016



Cytokine Levels in Transplant Recipients Associated with Cytomegalovirus
Cytomegalovirus seropositivity is an independent risk factor for atherosclerosis in patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD) and donor cytomegalovirus (CMV) seropositivity is associated with higher graft loss. More...15 Nov 2016
Vitamin D Deficiency Predicts Poor Prognosis for IgA Nephropathy
Immunoglobulin A (IgA) nephropathy (IgAN), also known as Berger’s disease is the most common form of glomerulonephritis worldwide, especially in Asia, and represents one of the main causes of the end-stage renal diseases (ESRD). More...15 Nov 2016
In Other News
Rapid Syphilis Test Evaluated as Tool for Public Health Programs
New Method Determines Efficacy of Immune Cells
Urine-Based Immunoassays Developed for Visceral Leishmaniasis
Inflammation Test Developed Predicts Cardiovascular Disease
Potential Maternal Blood Test May Predict Fetal Complications
Molecular Basis of Acute Cystitis Reveals Susceptibility Genes
Neuropeptide May Serve as Biomarker for Neuroblastoma Patients
Biological Link Found between Zika Infection and Guillain-Barré Syndrome
Groundbreaking Immune Approach Targets Humans Instead of Bacteria
Unnecessary Endoscopies Could Be Avoided with Fecal Blood Test
Quick Test Detects Inflammation in Diabetic Patients
Anti-Treponema Immunohistochemistry Cross-Reactivity Reported with Non-Treponema Spirochetes
Increased Serum Cytokine Concentrations Reported in Guillain-Barré Syndrome
Effectiveness of PD-L1 Tests Compared for Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer
Screening for Latent Tuberculosis Infection Recommended
Method Developed Predicts Disease Activity in Multiple Sclerosis
Novel Turbidimetric Immunoassay Evaluated for Fecal Calprotectin
Optimal Rule-Out Biomarker Strategy Developed for Acute MI
Field Performance for Rapid Detection of Influenza Virus Analyzed
POC Diagnostic Tool Introduced for Allergic Disorder Biomarker
Sensitive Clinical Marker Defined for Ulcerative Colitis Evolution
Combined Use of Assays Identifies Cancer Patient Response to Crizotinib
Biomarker Outperforms Current Gold Standard to Detect Brain Shunt Infections
The Immunology channel of LabMedica deals with diagnostic techniques and immuonassays such as ELISA, pregnancy tests, immunoblotting, immunohistochemical staining, serology, and associated hardware.