Accurate and Rapid Cardiac Testing Results Are Vital
With cardiac misdiagnosis leading malpractice suits, biomarker testing increases in importance.
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Common Pediatric Liver Disease Test Often Interpreted Incorrectly
New research led by physician-scientists at University of California, San Diego School of Medicine shows that the test most commonly used to screen pediatric patients for chronic liver disease is often incorrectly interpreted in many children’s hospitals throughout the United States.
Read MoreStudy Finds Screening for Diabetes Highly Cost Effective
Though some professional organizations recommend routine screening for type 2 diabetes, research now confirms it not only helps prevent or delay illness, it is also highly cost effective, according to a study commissioned by the American Diabetes Association being published today in the journal Lancet.
Read MoreDiabetes Prevalence Expected to Double in Next 25 Years
By 2034, the number of Americans living with diabetes will nearly double and diabetes spending will nearly triple to $336 billion, even if the prevalence of obesity in this country remains stable, according to a new study.
Read MoreCoriell Institute and Ohio State Partner to Extend Reach of Tailored Health Care
Coriell Institute for Medical Research announces that Ohio State University Medical Center will join the Coriell Personalized Medicine Collaborative research study and examine the utility of incorporating genome information into patients primary healthcare at the medical center.
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