Immunology
Immunomarker Found for Recurring HPV-Linked Oropharyngeal Cancers
Human papilloma virus infection antibodies in patients treated for oropharyngeal (mouth and throat) cancers linked to HPV infection suggests at least one of the antibodies could be useful in identifying those at risk. More...24 Feb 2016
Combined Tests Improve Tuberculous Meningitis Diagnosis
At present, there is no established laboratory test to diagnose early tuberculous meningitis and cerebrospinal fluid culture sensitivity is low in developing countries and it usually takes several weeks to obtain results with this method. More...21 Feb 2016
Biosensor Test System Developed Using Magnetic Nanoparticles
A new biosensor test system based on magnetic nanoparticles has been developed and it is designed to provide highly accurate measurements of the concentration of protein molecules in various samples, including opaque solutions or strongly colored liquids. More...14 Feb 2016
Aberrant Gene Expression Predicts Metastatic Endometrial and Lung Cancers
The spread of cancer cells from the initial site of occurrence, the primary site, to other secondary tissues is called metastasis, and contributes to poor or limited response of cancer cells to treatments, which results in death. More...10 Feb 2016
In Other News
TB Tests Assessed to Diagnose Pregnant HIV Positive Women
Positive Control Developed for Serological Tests for Onchocerciasis
Immunochromatographic Test Evaluated to Diagnose Schistosomiasis
New Approach to Aid in Diagnosing Lower Back Pain Revealed
Hepatitis C Positive Antibody Test Leads to Molecular Assay
Polymer-Based Rapid Test Visually Differentiates Tumor Cells
Novel Immunoassay Developed to Diagnose Dengue
Reduced PSA Screening May Delay Treatment for Earlier Onset Prostate Cancers
Hyaluronic Acid Turbidimetric Assay Compared to Standard Method
Magnetic Bead Fluorescent Immunoassay Detects Novel Inflammation Marker
Antibody Levels in Saliva Associated with Risk of Mortality
Potential Biomarker Found for HER2+ Breast Cancer Recurrence
Immunomarker Expression Clarified For Thoracic Tumors
New Method Diagnoses Deadly Fungal Lung Infection
Elevated Sex Hormone Levels Raise Risk of Uterine Fibroids
Urine Test Helps Diagnose Bladder Cancer
Protein Levels May Help Diagnose Bipolar Disorder
Blood Test Could Predict Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk
New Set of External Quality Assessment Programs Launched
Protein Biomarker Identifies Damaged Brain Wiring After Concussion
Novel Technology Diagnoses Stroke Quickly
One-Step Test Developed for Hepatitis C Virus Infection
Clinical Utility of Anti-Platelet Factor 4 ELISA Test Characterized
The Immunology channel of LabMedica deals with diagnostic techniques and immuonassays such as ELISA, pregnancy tests, immunoblotting, immunohistochemical staining, serology, and associated hardware.