Clinical Chemistry



Simple Saliva Test Detects Alzheimer's Disease
Early detection of Alzheimer’s related symptoms is critically important for individuals with the disease and for clinical studies seeking to slow or stop disease progression; however, many diagnosis techniques can be costly or invasive. More...04 Aug 2015



Glycated Hemoglobin Testing Simplifies Diabetes Screening In Remote Area
In contrast to the current diagnostic blood glucose testing, assessment of glycated hemoglobin A requires no fasting and this makes it more suitable for opportunistic testing, and results in fewer missed diagnoses. More...21 Jul 2015

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