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Blood test could give two month warning of kidney transplant rejection

New research from BRC has found a way to predict rejection of a kidney transplant before it happens, by monitoring the immune system of transplant patients.The researchers have found that a signature combination of seven immune genes in blood samples can predict rejection earlier than current techniques. Monitoring these markers in transplant patients with regular […]

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A gene involved in ADHD could be related to addictive substance use

Some variations in the gene LPHN3 –associated with the attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in kids and adults- could favour likelihood to smoke, consume alcohol, cannabis and other addictive substances, according to an article.The findings are based on the study of around 2,700 patients –children, adolescents and adults- from the United States, Colombia and […]

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QIAGEN and DiaSorin launch automated testing for latent TB infection

QIAGEN and DiaSorin announced the introduction of an automated, CE-marked workflow for QIAGEN’s QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus blood collection tubes (QFT-Plus BCT) and a novel DiaSorin LIAISON test on widely used immunodiagnostic instruments from DiaSorin. Laboratories in Europe and other markets will now be able to process QFT-Plus BCT, the fourth-generation modern gold standard for latent […]

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Mutation stands in the way of healthy blood cell maturation

In a new study, researchers from the University of Copenhagen and EMBL in Heidelberg have learned how a specific genetic mutation affects the maturation of blood cells in mouse models. Leukaemia patients often have a mutation in this gene, often seen before the disease sets in. The researchers are working on a strategy for treating […]

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AllerGenis improves precision of food allergy diagnosis, assessment, and monitoring supported by Luminex xMAP® technology

Data-driven food allergy diagnostics company, AllerGenis, LLC announced on January 16 that it has entered into a non-exclusive agreement with Luminex Corporation (NASDAQ: LMNX). According to the terms, AllerGenis will have the rights to develop, market and sell its novel precision food allergy diagnostic assay using Luminex’s xMAP® Technology. The agreement supports the upcoming 2019 […]

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Shimadzu’s investments and commitment for developing new analytical and medical technologies for tomorrow

In the year of its 50th anniversary in Europe, Shimadzu has been awarded the NRW.INVEST Award 2018 for outstanding investments and commitment to the location. This prestigious award is presented by North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), Germany’s industrial heartland and most populated federal state. Andreas Pinkwart, Minister of Economics and Digitalization, presented the award in Düsseldorf at […]

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Gene identified that increases risk of antibiotic reaction

Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and colleagues have identified a gene that increases the risk for a severe and potentially life-threatening reaction to the commonly prescribed antibiotic vancomycin.Routine testing for this gene could improve patient safety and reduce unnecessary avoidance of other antibiotics, they report. “We think this test will be important in the clinical […]

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New assay to detect genetic abnormalities in sarcomas

Sarcomas are rare tumours that are often misdiagnosed. Specific recurrent chromosomal rearrangements, known as translocations, can serve as essential diagnostic markers and are found in about 20 percent of sarcomas. Identification of these translocations helps establish a correct diagnosis and guides treatment. A report describes a new assay, anchored multiplex PCR (AMP)-based targeted next-generation-sequencing (NGS), […]

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Gene study spots clues to heart risk for statin patients

A Vanderbilt-led research team has discovered genetic variations that increase the risk of heart attack even when patients are receiving a statin drug like Lipitor or Crestor to lower their blood cholesterol. The finding helps explain why some patients experience a heart attack or the need for coronary revascularization to open blocked heart arteries while […]

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New home test for kidney damage shows promising results

A clinical trial that followed close to 1,000 people using a new home test for chronic kidney disease (CKD) shows a high percentage of the participants were happy with the process and preferred it to getting tested in a doctor’s office.The National Kidney Foundation (NKF), Geisinger and Healthy.io evaluated smartphone home testing for CKD. Patients […]