Clinical Chemistry

Hematological Ratios Associated with Mortality in Pediatric Trauma Patients
Trauma-related injury as a potential cause of death affects millions of people worldwide, especially in less developed countries and furthermore, it is the leading cause of mortality in pediatric trauma patients. More...14 Nov 2019

Increased HbA1c Identifies Rapid Kidney Function Deterioration in Diabetics
Among adults with multiple hospital admissions, those with type 2 diabetes were more likely to have worsening renal function compared with those without diabetes. The association between glycemic status prior to the first hospital presentation with developing adverse renal outcomes overtime in patients with multiple hospital re-admissions has been assessed. More...13 Nov 2019

Cardiac Biomarkers Identify High-Risk Kidney Disease Patients
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) claims more lives in people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) than complications of kidney disease and this can be explained in part by shared common risk factors including hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, smoking, and obesity. More...12 Nov 2019

High Levels of Blood Hormones Raise Prostate Cancer Risk
Men with higher levels of 'free' testosterone and a growth hormone in their blood are more likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer. Other factors such as older age, ethnicity and a family history of the disease are already known to increase a man's risk of developing prostate cancer. More...11 Nov 2019

Diagnostic Values of Serum STAT4 and sEng Analyzed in Preeclampsia
Preeclampsia is a pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure and signs of damage to another organ system, most often the liver and kidneys. Preeclampsia usually begins after 20 weeks of pregnancy in women whose blood pressure had been normal. More...06 Nov 2019

Vitamin D Deficiency Associated with Impaired Muscle Strength
Maintaining muscle mass and function throughout life is a crucial component of successful ageing. The progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass, accompanied by a loss of muscle strength or performance, in aging, is a feature of primary sarcopenia. More...05 Nov 2019

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Pre-Analytical Protocols Compared for Serotonin Quantification
Presepsin Concentrations Correlate with Kidney Function Decline
Automated Urine Analyzer And Components Evaluated
Liver Biomarkers Tied to Glycemic Control in Diabetes
Human CRP-Levels Compared Using Point-of-Care Methods
Insulin Sensitivity and Adiponectin Level Predict Insulin Therapy Response
Deficiency of Vitamin D Linked to Increased Mortality
C‐Peptide Associated with NAFLD Inflammatory Progression
Methionine Levels Tied to Diabetes in Children
Biomarkers Panel Used for Pleural and Peritoneal Effusions Diagnosis
Bone and Cartilage Biomarkers Analyzed for Knee Osteoarthritis
New Method May Lower Costs Associated with HDL-CEC Measurements
Protein Panel Developed for Early Detection of Lung Cancer
Biomarker Identified for Early Beta-Cell Death in Type 1 Diabetes
Serum HMGB1 Levels Reflect Clinical Features of HLH
Increased Risk of Hypoandrogenemia Found in Obese Young Men
New Blood Test Helps Detect Brain Injury in Minutes
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