Clinical Chemistry


Mitochondrial Biomarker Predicts Type 2 Diabetes Risk
Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is characterized by chronic hyperglycemia primarily caused by both impaired insulin secretion by pancreatic β-cells (insulinopenia) and defective insulin signaling in metabolically active tissues (insulin resistance). More...02 Aug 2022

Bile Acid Profile in Severe Fibromyalgia Associated with Microbiome Changes
Fibromyalgia (FM) is a medical condition defined by the presence of chronic widespread pain, fatigue, waking unrefreshed, cognitive symptoms, lower abdominal pain or cramps, and depression. Other symptoms include insomnia and a general hypersensitivity. More...01 Aug 2022

Novel Presepsin Assay Evaluated Using Automated Immunoanalyzer
Biomarkers that reflect systemic responses during sepsis have been studied continuously, and there are various surrogate markers for the diagnosis of sepsis. Procalcitonin (PCT), C-reactive protein (CRP), cytokines, and chemokines have been studied extensively under the previous and revised sepsis definitions. More...27 Jul 2022

Bone Turnover Markers Associated With Mortality Risk in Older Men
Osteocalcin in its undercarboxylated form (ucOC) may influence diabetes risk; however, its relationship with all-cause and cause-specific mortality is unclear. Whether other bone turnover markers (BTMs) are associated with mortality risk differently from ucOC also remains uncertain. More...19 Jul 2022

Mindray’s BS-600M Chemistry Analyzer with High Sigma Level Boosts Lab Performance
Mindray (Shenzhen, China) has used the Sigma method decision chart to plot the performance of 30 biochemistry parameters on its BS-600M chemistry analyzer. Higher Sigma level system can help laboratories offer high level of quality at reduced cost and enhance clinician confidence and satisfaction. More...18 Jul 2022

Mobile Kidney Disease Testing Device Measures Urine Albumin at POC
A new portable medical device for monitoring and early detection of chronic kidney disease (CKD), which affects an estimated 9% of the world’s population, has been shown to have potential to service rural and remote patients and communities with limited medical services. More...06 Jul 2022
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Simple Colorimetric Assay Determines Human Mercaptalbumin Concentration
Electrochemical Sensor Platform to Enable New Diagnostic Tests in Near-Patient Settings
Serum Irisin Predicts Development of Gestational Diabetes
Biomarkers of Collagen Turnover Investigated in Crohn’s Disease
Plasma Neurofilament Light Predicts All-Cause Mortality Risk
Cardiac Biomarkers Investigated in Acquired Refractory Thrombocytopenic Purpura Patients
Fully Automated FIT Analyzer Designed for Labs with High Fecal Testing Volumes
Serum Vimentin Predicts Mortality in Pediatric Severe Sepsis
Bladder Cancer Urine Test Eliminates Invasive Cystoscopy and Unnecessary Imaging
Very High HDL Associated With CV Mortality in CAD
Advanced Electrolyte Analyzer Offers Fully Automatic iCa2+ Analysis
Herpesvirus Infection May Increase the Risk of Developing Diabetes
New biochemistry analyzer helps labs realize full automation and maximum efficiency
Analytical Performance of Novel Glycated Albumin Assay Evaluated
Different Subtypes Defined In Small Cell Lung Cancer
Potential Biomarker Found for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Complete Blood Count Parameters Associated With Pancreatic Beta-Cell Function
Lipid Measurements Show Potential as Alzheimer’s Disease Biomarkers
Mindray Launches High Throughput BS-600M Chemistry Analyzer with Industry-Leading Small Footprint
Biomarker Proenkephalin Investigated in Diagnosis of Acute Kidney Injury
Tear-Based Method Detects Breast Cancer
Proteins Linked to COVID-19-Associated Inflammatory Syndromes
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