Diagnostic Tools

New diagnostic tool for colorectal cancers prognosis

harminka — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 09:33:29 -0500

To analyze the clinical significance of BAMBI, authors studied its expression in CRC using immunohistochemical staining. They show that BAMBI overexpression is correlated with aggressive tumor phenotypes and predicts tumor recurrence and cancer-related death in CRC. BAMBI may be usable as a target for diagnostic and antibody medicine.

New diagnostic tools and biomarkers

harminka — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 13:27:57 -0500

Patients presenting shortness of breath on arrival at the emergency department (ED) can gain from improved diagnosis allowing physicians to distinguish congestive heart failure patients from those presenting pneumonia.

Dark Report and Siemens Introduce World's First Integrated Molecular Summit

harminka — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 05:27:06 -0600

Recent advances in genetic knowledge are transforming molecular imaging, molecular diagnostics and informatics to create stunningly precise diagnostic tools capable of assessing and treating a growing number of critical diseases.

New microchip for PCR testing at crime scenes, doctors’ offices

harminka — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:52:22 -0600

Researchers in Hong Kong have miniaturized technology needed to perform the versatile polymerase chain reaction (PCR) — widely used in criminal investigations, disease diagnosis, and a range of other key applications.

Diagnostic techniques may prevent unnecessary procedures, related complications

harminka — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 06:10:14 -0500

New research published in the October issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons suggests that pregnant women suspected of having appendicitis are often misdiagnosed and undergo unnecessary appendectomies (removal of the appendix) that can result in early delivery or loss of the fetus. The study points to the need to require more accurate diagnosis to avoid unnecessary operations and the potential for fetal loss.

Designing innovative medical device

harminka — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 00:41:03 -0500

Researchers developing diagnostic 'lab on a chip'

harminka — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 05:17:12 -0500

If you have ever marveled over the orderly process by which cars, buses and other modes of transportation are directed toward their destinations in a big city, you’ll really appreciate the work of one Florida State University chemist.

Olympus: Evis Lucera Spectrum Video Imaging System for NBI

Nymphadora — Thu, 28 Dec 2006 10:43:50 -0600