Medical Imaging
New Test Panel for 31 Cystic Fibrosis Mutations
The need for more cystic fibrosis (CF) testing, current testing guidelines, and a new test panel were discussed during a presentation by Cindy WalkerPeach, Ph.D., at the annual meeting of the American Association for Clinical Chemistry More...13 Aug 2003
Testing Cancer Patients for Relapse Risk
By applying immunodiagnostics to patient tumor specimens, using archived materials, researchers are correlating the results with actual patient outcomes and have identified four tests that when used in certain combinations can predict with 98% accuracy those cancer patients who will relapse and those who will not. More...12 Aug 2003
Who Should Be Tested for C-Reactive Protein?
A number of studies over recent years have confirmed that C-reactive protein (CRP) is an inflammatory risk factor for heart disease, and new high-sensitivity (hsCRP) assays are now able to measure CRP at lower levels than previously possible, but confusion exists over whom to test. More...07 Aug 2003
In Other News
Test Predicts Course of Childhood Brain Tumor
Rapid Whole-Blood Test Uses Gold Nanoshells
Apoptosis Assay Predicts Differences in Late Toxicity
Study Finds PSA Test May Miss Most Prostate Cancers
Test Tells If Chemo Will Help a Colon Cancer Patient
Handheld Device Shown to Detect Cancer
Biochemical Markers Aid Endometrial Function Test
Advanced Breathalyzer Can Screen for Cancer
BioSensor Quickly Identifies Bacteria and Bioagents
System to Promote International Lab Testing Standards
Genotyping Sample Collection System
Self-Contained Automated Digital Microscope
Automated Test for Heart Failure
New Forensic Tests for Human Identity
Pharmacogenomic Microarray for Clinical Applications
Rapid Test for Listeria
Rapid Vaccinia Antibody Detection
Nucleic Acid Assay for West Nile Virus in Blood
Rapid Bladder Cancer Test for Doctor's Office
Virtual Microscopy Promotes Objective Diagnosis
Transdermal Glucose Sensor Okay for Pediatric Use
Quick Blood Test Detects Heart Attack Early
New Device Improves Safety of Blood Collection
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