Clinical Chemistry

Novel Glycoprotein Biomarker Evaluated for Liver Fibrosis
The main pathological consequence of chronic liver diseases is the continuous deposition of collagen fibers, which causes progressive liver fibrosis, and eventually cirrhosis. Mild‐to‐moderate fibrosis is rarely diagnosed because the disease is asymptomatic in the early stage. More...13 Apr 2020

C-Reactive Protein Predicts Neurological Outcomes of Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Patients
Subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) is a disease associated with high mortality. Survivors of SAH may manifest severe neurological deficits. In patients with SAH, early brain injury or delayed cerebral ischemia (DCI) is associated with poor outcomes. More...07 Apr 2020

Novel Method Developed to Estimate LDL Particle Size
Premature atherosclerotic disease commonly occurs in individuals with atherogenic dyslipidemia who share a phenotype characterized by centripetal obesity, insulin resistance, and physical inactivity. Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the leading cause of mortality in the Western World being subclinical atherosclerosis the triggering factor for most of these events. More...01 Apr 2020

Factors Associated with ARDS in COVID-19 Identified
Patients with COVID-19 present primarily with fever, myalgia or fatigue, and dry cough. Although most patients are thought to have a favorable prognosis, older patients and those with chronic underlying conditions may have worse outcomes. More...30 Mar 2020


Kidney Disease Reveals DNA Variants Associated with Diabetic Nephropathy
Diabetic kidney disease is a serious complication that develops in some people with both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. It affects the kidneys' ability to filter extra water and waste products from the body and leads to high blood pressure, swollen extremities, loss of concentration, fatigue and could end in kidney failure. More...26 Mar 2020

Serial Procalcitonin Measurements Utilized in Hospitalized Community-Acquired Pneumonia
Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) refers to pneumonia (any of several lung diseases) contracted by a person with little contact with the healthcare system. CAP, the most common type of pneumonia, is a leading cause of illness and death worldwide. Its causes include bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites. More...19 Mar 2020
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Endothelial Function Biomarker Improves Sepsis Patients Risk Stratification
Adiponectin Linked to Cancer Risk in Diabetes
Altered Glycosylation Associated with Dedifferentiation of Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Noninvasive Urine Test Developed for Prostate Cancer
Predictors Evaluated for Microalbuminuria in Type 2 Diabetes
Automated Enzymatic Method Quantifies Pyruvate Kinase in Erythrocytes
Regular Thyroid Testing Recommended Regardless of Diabetes Type
Glucose Point-of-Care Measurements Evaluated for Gestational Diabetes
Low Folate Levels Can Indicate Malnutrition in Hospital Patients
Monogenic Hypercholesterolemia Increases Cardiovascular Disease Risk
Proenkephalin Assesses True Glomerular Filtration Rate Accurately
Blood Biomarkers Associated with Acute Sport-Related Concussion
Genetic Risk Factors Found in Gestational Diabetes
Technology Discriminates Parkinson’s Disease from Multiple System Atrophy
Glycemic Markers Influenced by Chronic Kidney Disease
Islet Autoantibody Screening Reveal Pediatric Type 1 Diabetes Risk
D‐dimer Levels Predict Ischemic Stroke in Infective Endocarditis
Optical Biosensor Reduces Time for Sepsis Diagnosis
Direct Oral Anticoagulants Determined by RDT in Urine Samples
Biomarkers Identified for Delirium Risk and Severity
Ovarian Cancer Protein Contributes to Alzheimer`s Disease Neurodegeneration
Semi-Automatic Isoelectric Focusing Evaluated for Apolipoprotein E Phenotyping
Urinary Method Detects Toxin Exposure from Harmful Algal Blooms
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