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Image: Photomicrograph demonstrating typical multiple myeloma histology, with monoclonal proliferation of plasma cells (Photo courtesy of Ohio State University College of Medicine).

Near Real-Time Osteoporosis and Bone Cancer Test Developed

 A new test which measures changes in calcium isotope ratios offers the possibility of near real time monitoring of bone diseases, such as osteoporosis and multiple myeloma. More...
30 Aug 2015
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Biomarker Identified in Breast and Prostate Cancers

A novel genetic biomarker has been identified responsible for the progression of many breast and prostate cancers and these finding could bolster efforts to better identify patients who respond to certain types of chemotherapy drugs that attack the most aggressive forms of cancer.  More...
25 Aug 2015
Image: NanoAcquity liquid chromatography system (Photo courtesy of Waters).

Robust Biomarker Panel Diagnoses Pancreatic Cancer in Urine

Noninvasive biomarkers for early detection of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma are currently not available, but a set of urinary proteins have been identified that are able to distinguish patients with early-stage PDAC from healthy individuals.   More...
16 Aug 2015
Image: A digital artist's impression of the human papillomavirus or HPV (Photo courtesy of Christian Anthony).

HPV16 in Oral Rinses Predicts Prognosis in Oropharyngeal Cancer

The presence of persistent human papillomavirus type 16 DNA in oral rinses after treatment for HPV-related oropharyngeal cancer is rare, but it appears to be associated with poor prognosis and therefore may have potential as a long-term tool for tumor surveillance.  More...
12 Aug 2015
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Missing Link Found for Early Changes in Alzheimer's Pathology

The precursor of the amyloid beta peptide acts at the earliest stage of Alzheimer's disease to initiate a range of abnormalities leading to the loss of groups of neurons critical for memory formation.  More...
10 Aug 2015
Image: The SQA-VISION Automated Sperm Quality Analyzer (Photo courtresy of Medical Electronic Systems).

New Sperm Analyzer Offers Enhanced Performance, Flexibility, and Standardization

A new automated sperm-quality analyzer includes enhancement features such as a high-definition touch-screen interface, expanded testing options, and state-of-the-art digital magnification with “click-to-mark” interface. The analyzer will be exhibited by Medical Electronic Systems at the Clinical Lab Expo of AACC 2015.  More...
10 Aug 2015
Image: The Cytosponge cell sampling device shown contained in its gelatin sheath and when expanded (Photo courtesy of MRC Cancer Unit).

Cytosponge Helps Spot Early Signs of Esophageal Cancer

A “pill on a string” has been developed that could help doctors detect esophageal cancer, also known as cancer of the gullet, at an early stage, helping them overcome the problem of wide variation between biopsies.  More...
05 Aug 2015
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