Clinical Chemistry

Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a growing health concern in sub-Saharan Africa, but it is often underdiagnosed or misdiagnosed.

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Mapping Proteins in African Genomes Reveals New Paths to Fight Type 2 Diabetes

The research could help develop representative biomarkers and treatment strategies—bringing more precise and effective health care to millions of people

byHelmholtz Zentrum München

The study builds on previous research showing that misdirected antibodies after EBV infection may play a role.

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New Mechanism Links Epstein-Barr Virus to Multiple Sclerosis

Exactly how Epstein-Barr virus contributes to MS has long been unclear

byKarolinska Institutet

The new technique could boost the accuracy of stool sample tests for IBD.

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New Test Could Help Pinpoint IBD Diagnosis, Study Finds

Researchers have developed a tool to measure the activity of a molecule linked to gut inflammation within fecal samples

byUniversity of Edinburgh

Flagellin antibodies are elevated in a subset of individuals with genetic predisposition to Crohn's disease, raising hopes of early detection and potentially prevention.

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A Simple Blood Test Can Predict Crohn’s Disease Years Before Symptoms Appear

Researchers have shown that a blood test that can predict Crohn’s disease years before symptoms appear, opening the doors to early diagnosis and potentially prevention

byLunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute

The consortium includes data from more than 35,000 biofluid samples, leading to approximately 250 million unique protein measurements.

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Global Neurodegeneration Proteomics Atlas Reveals Key Disease Signatures

A global harmonized proteomics dataset of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and FTD uncovers disease signatures to accelerate diagnostics and therapeutic discovery

byZahraa Chorghay, PhD

Drug testing plays a vital role in the care of patients who arrive at the ED with signs of a drug overdose or altered mental status.

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ADLM Releases Updated Expert Guidance on Emergency Department Drug Testing

Expert guidance outlines how laboratories and EDs can align test menus, interpret results, and adapt to changing drug trends

byAssociation for Diagnostics and Laboratory Medicine

This approach could make detecting Alzheimer’s disease easier and less invasive.

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Dried Blood Spot Testing Shows Early Promise for Alzheimer’s Biomarkers

Researchers report that dried blood spots can reliably measure p-tau217 and other Alzheimer’s biomarkers in a controlled research setting

bySpringer Nature

Gestational diabetes raises health risks for both mother and baby.

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Gestational Diabetes Rose Every Year in the US Since 2016

Study of 12.6 million births shows 36 percent jump in gestational diabetes during the past decade

byNorthwestern University

Photo of red wooden blocks stacked on a table with the word “RISK” spelled on the front of them as falling blocks threaten to topple the red blocks.

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Top Threats Facing the Clinical Laboratory Industry: What Leaders Need to Know

Four industry threats that clinical laboratory leaders must monitor to protect their market position and drive future growth over the next decade

byTyler Radke, MLS(ASCP)CM

The study confirms previous preliminary results by comparing four biomarkers using an analysis method that can be applied in clinical settings.

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Blood Test Reveals Prognosis After Cardiac Arrest

Researchers compared four blood-based brain injury biomarkers across multiple centers to evaluate how reliably they estimate the extent of brain damage in unconscious patients after cardiac arrest

byLund University