Clinical Chemistry

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


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


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