Clinical Chemistry

Highly Sensitive Detection Method Monitors HDL Kinetics
High-density lipoprotein (HDL) is often referred to as good cholesterol, and high levels of HDL are associated with lower risk of cardiovascular disease, but many clinical outcome trials for drugs that raise HDL levels have failed to show significant benefits for trial participants. More...28 Apr 2016
Simple Blood Test Can Detect Injury and Mild Concussion
A simple blood has detected evidence of concussions in patients up to seven days after their injury, which could greatly expand the window for diagnosing concussions, especially in patients who experience a delayed onset of symptoms. More...25 Apr 2016

Novel Method Detects Bacterial Infection in Preterm Infants
A new criterion has been proposed for diagnosis of bacterial infection in preterm infants and using this method could lead to early diagnosis and treatment for bacterial infection and improve the prognosis for preterm infants. More...12 Apr 2016

Test Predicts Death in Patients with Serious Liver Disease
Acute-on-chronic liver failure is a sudden deterioration of the liver function in a patient with liver cirrhosis accompanied by failure of one or more organ systems and this liver disease has a serious prognosis and the four-week mortality rate is 20% to 30%. More...12 Apr 2016

Link Found Between Brain Metabolism and Fluid Intelligence
By measuring a metabolic activity marker using magnetic resonance spectroscopy, a new study in young adults has indicated that healthy brain metabolism corresponds with fluid intelligence, a measure of one’s ability to solve unusual or complex problems. More...03 Apr 2016

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Microfiber Pad Helps Collect Uncontaminated Urine Samples
Blood Test Can Rule Out Preeclampsia in Pregnant Women
High Urate Levels May Indicate Parkinson's Risk in Men
Biomarker Predicts Risk of Preterm Birth Earlier
Blood Test Monitors DNA Fragments for Melanoma Metastases
Saliva Test Detects GHB and Alcohol Poisonings
Protein Patterning: Novel Tool for Studying Sepsis
Hyaluronic Acid Turbidimetric Assay Compared to Standard Method
Innovative Blood Glucose Monitoring System Approved
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