New Method Simplifies Testing of HDL Function in Heart Disease Study
A simplified test of HDL's ability to remove cholesterol was associated with high-risk coronary plaques in a study of 61 patients.
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Health Screening, Genetic Tests Might Identify Those with Premature Heart Disease Risk
Health screening and genetic tests might identify more than one million U.S. adults who carry a gene for familial hypercholesterolemia.
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Portable Device May Diagnose a Heart Attack in Minutes
Researchers at two universities have developed a portable device that may diagnose a heart attack in minutes.
Study Reveals Effectiveness of Blood Tests in Screening for Sleep Apnea
Published findings show initial testing for three specific biomarkers may provide superior results over standard screening methods.
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Treat, but Verify
With tens of thousands of flu cases, more than 10,000 reported hospitalizations, and scores of deaths—including more than 60 young children—this flu season is the worst in a decade and one of the worst on record.
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Inside Track: Biotin Gets a Safety Alert
To find out more about FDA’s recent safety alert and its effects on the clinical laboratory community, CLP recently spoke with Ramani Wonderling, PhD, associate director for scientific relations in diagnostics at Abbott.
Read MoreBeckman Coulter High-Sensitivity Troponin Assay Earns CE Mark
The company has received the CE mark for a new high-sensitivity troponin assay that aids in diagnosing myocardial infarction for patients presenting with chest pain or other ischemic symptoms.
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Ava Clinical Trials Indicate Potential Future Use in Pregnancy Detection
In a recent clinical trial conducted in collaboration with the University Hospital of Zurich, the Ava bracelet captured physiological changes known to occur in early pregnancy.
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Test Seeks to Advance Prenatal Screening
A large clinical experience study has evaluated the performance of the Panorama noninvasive prenatal test from Natera Inc.
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Campaign Highlights Comprehensive Genomic Testing to Advance Precision Medicine in Lung Cancer
The campaign is focused on empowering patients with lung cancer and their caregivers to initiate a dialogue with their physicians about comprehensive genomic testing and its potential to expand treatment options for the patient.
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Collaboration Brings Cardiac Test to Canada
The simple blood test identifies individuals who are at risk of experiencing a heart attack, and for whom early intervention can help.
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Study Demonstrates Cardiac Troponin Analysis Can Help Identify Heart Disease Risk, Guide Treatment
Analysis utilizing single-molecule counting technology developed by Singulex has shown the power to identify patients at risk for worsening heart health.
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Partners to Develop Predictive Tests in Oncology
The collaboration aims to address unmet needs to guide clinical decisions in breast cancer.
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Cardiovascular Disease Diagnostics and Testing
Current and emerging cardiac markers are signaling improved testing for better patient outcomes.
Read MoreInside Track: Bacterial Vaginosis: Common, and Silent
Abridged and edited results of a live Q&A session with Donna Mayne, BS, MT(ASCP), (CLS)NCA, microbiology and molecular laboratory manager at Sacred Heart Hospital Pensacola Laboratory, during CLP’s well-attended webcast on “Bacterial Vaginosis: Complications and Diagnostic Options.”
Read MoreNIH Launches Human RSV Study
NIAID study aims to understand infection in healthy adults to aid development of RSV medicines, vaccines.
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NIH Grants Seek Best Ways to Combine Genomic Information and EHRs
Researchers seek to better understand the genomic basis of disease, and provide tailored care to patients.
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Emerging Technologies Promise Revolutionary Diagnostic Tools
Reshaping and broadening the future of lab testing, these diagnostic advances are particularly noteworthy for laboratorians as well as for physicians and patients.
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