Medical Imaging
Rapid Sequencing Test Detects Most Cases of Muscular Dystrophy
A new diagnostic test has been developed that detects the most common form of muscular dystrophy, Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), in at least 95% of cases, a far higher success rate than that of the currently available test. More...18 Mar 2003
LDL Protein a More Accurate Indicator of Heart Risk
A study has found that measuring the amount of a protein called apoprotein B (apoB) is a more accurate and efficient test for the risk of heart disease than measuring cholesterol levels or computing the ratio of total cholesterol to high-density cholesterol (HDL). More...12 Mar 2003
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System Allows Labs to Quickly Characterize Bacteria
At-Home Tests for Vaginal Infections
ISO Certification for Marketer of Urinalysis Systems
Antibody Algorithm for Tumor Diagnostics
CDC Offers New Bioterrorism Resources for Labs
Procedure To Eliminate Prion Contamination in Blood
New Blood Test for Recurrent Colon Cancer
Alliance for Improved Plasma Protein Purification
Quality Control System for Critical Care Testing
Guidelines for CRP Testing
New Lipid Panel Introduced
CRP Predicts Heart Risk in Certain Women
New Rapid Diagnostic Test for HIV
Advanced Diagnostic Tests Not Needed for Some Miscarriages
Autoimmune Tests for Diagnosing Antiphospholipid Syndrome
Portable Blood Chemistry Analyzer
Hemoglobin Agent Can Replace Transfusion During Surgery
CRP Identified as Cause of Blood Clots
Troponin Test Assesses Cardiac Risk
In-Home Test for HbA1c Levels in Diabetics
Gene Expression Profiling Predicts Tumor Response to Drugs
Quality-Control Products for West Nile Virus
Bedside BNP Test Predicts Mortality of CHF Patients
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