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Image: The NanoDrop 2000 Spectrophotometer (Photo courtesy of Thermo Scientific).

Small RNAs in Blood May Reveal Heart Injury

An increase in certain micro ribonucleic acids circulating in the blood are linked with injury to cardiac muscle and these molecules might provide the basis for a more sensitive diagnostic tool than those currently available.  More...
14 Aug 2014

Red Blood Cell Folate Level Is a Biomarker for Risk of Neural Tube Defects

The importance of maintaining high red blood cell levels of folate during pregnancy to reduce risk of neural tube defects was confirmed in a review of results obtained by a large study of expectant mothers in China.  More...
13 Aug 2014
Image: The new Triple Quad 4500MD, along with the new QTRAP 4500MD, LC/MS/MS systems now provide analytic clinical diagnostics with flexibility, exceptional sensitivity, and faster data acquisition (Photo courtesy of AB SCIEX).

New Mass Spectrometry Series Enhances Analytical Diagnostics

A leading mass spectrometry portfolio for analytic clinical testing has been expanded with a new series offering flexibility, exceptional sensitivity, and faster data acquisition. More...
12 Aug 2014
Image: Histology of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis showing markedly degenerated anterior spinal nerve root (cross section) with extensive demyelination (Photo courtesy of Dr. Hidehiro Takei, MD).

Blood Biomarkers Assessed In Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Prognosis

Various biological markers have been proposed as potentially related to a better amyotrophic lateral sclerosis outcome including dyslipidemia, elevated levels of uric acid, and creatinine, and reduced granulocyte count.  More...
06 Aug 2014
Image: The multi-test micro-lab being developed by Ativa combines multiple detection technologies into a single, low-cost, portable system, now ready for clinical studies (Photo courtesy of Ativa Medical).

New Multi-Test Micro-Lab Ready for Clinical Studies

Developer of a first-of-its-kind micro-lab to help clinicians in almost any setting make earlier treatment decisions, prepares to test the system in clinical studies.   More...
05 Aug 2014

Toolkit Developed for Diagnosis and Management of Menopause

A simple toolkit designed to help general practitioners diagnose and manage menopause is now available free of charge.  More...
04 Aug 2014
Image: The Artesunate Field Test Kit (Photo courtesy of Oregon State University).

Chemical Test Detects Counterfeit Malaria Drugs

A rapid, inexpensive and simple colorimetric-based testing kit for the detection of counterfeit anti-malaria drugs has been developed in order to preserve life and prevent the development of multidrug resistant malaria.  More...
04 Aug 2014
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