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Image: The Elecsys high-sensitivity cardiac troponin T (hs-cTnT) assay (Photo courtesy of Roche Diagnostics).

Sensitive Blood Test Diagnoses Heart Attacks Faster

A high-sensitivity (hs) troponin T (cTnT) assay that has greater sensitivity and precision than the conventional fourth-generation cTnT assay currently in use in the USA has been recently approved. More...
23 Aug 2018
Image: The Dexcom G6 continuous glucose monitoring family with applicator (Photo courtesy of Dexcom).

Continuous Glucose Monitoring System Offers Improved Accuracy

Frequent use of continuous glucose monitoring systems is associated with improved glycemic outcomes in persons with diabetes, but the need for calibrations and sensor insertions are often barriers to adoption. More...
23 Aug 2018
Image: A C-telopeptide of type 1 collagen (CTX) assay kit (Photo courtesy of Wako Chemicals).

Biochemical Markers Predict Risk of Incident Diabetes

Low osteocalcin and C-telopeptide of type 1 collagen levels in postmenopausal women are associated with an increased risk for insulin resistance and incident diabetes. More...
22 Aug 2018
Image: A new study suggests obesity that affects the liver could play a part in the long-term onset of Alzheimer\'s and dementia (Photo courtesy of Deposit Photos).

Alzheimer’s Disease Risk Impacted by Liver and Diet

Reduced levels of plasmalogens are associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer’s Disease. Plasmalogens are created in the liver and are dispersed through the bloodstream in the form of lipoproteins. More...
21 Aug 2018
Image: The ARCHITECT i2000SR immunoassay analyzer (Photo courtesy Abbott Diagnostics).

Fifth-Generation Cardiac Troponin Assays Compared

Cardiac troponin I (cTnI) and cardiac troponin T (cTnT) are highly specific biomarkers of myocardial injury. The 99th percentile upper reference limit (URL) of a normal reference population is the recommended threshold which defines an increased cTnI or cTnT plasma concentration indicative for myocardial injury. More...
20 Aug 2018
Image: Mannitol salt agar plate with oxacillin showing methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (Photo courtesy of Medical College, Pondicherry).

Time To Blood Culture Positivity Predicts Infective Endocarditis

Blood cultures are used to detect the presence of bacteria or fungi in the blood, to identify the type present, and to guide treatment. Testing is used to identify a blood infection (septicemia) that can lead to sepsis, a serious and life-threatening complication. More...
16 Aug 2018
Image: Early diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease is important because it affects the choice of therapy and is subject to a relatively high degree of error (Photo courtesy of Technion - Israel Institute of Technology).

Breath Test Detects Early-Stage Parkinson's Disease

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a degenerative disease that destroys brain tissue and affects movement. It has four main symptoms: stiffness, shaking, slowness, and problems with coordination and balance. Other problems can also develop as the disease progresses, including fatigue, speech difficulties, disrupted sleep, memory problems, and depression. More...
15 Aug 2018
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