Beukenlaan 137
5616 VD Eindhoven
The Netherlands
+31 85064 55 82
info@clinlabint.com
PanGlobal Media is not responsible for any error or omission that might occur in the electronic display of product or company data.
Author Archive for: 3wmedia
Entries by 3wmedia
Sniffing out malaria
The global eradication of malaria is a challenging, although perhaps not impossible, aim: Paraguay was recently declared malaria-free and, according to the World Health Organization, Algeria, Argentina and Uzbekistan are likely to be declared malaria free by the end of the year. Several tactics are being used to prevent infection, including preventing mosquito bites by […]
Multiplex specific IgE detection in allergy diagnostics
by Dr Jacqueline Gosink In vitro determination of specific IgE is nowadays a central pillar of allergy diagnostics. Specific IgE against up to 54 allergens can be investigated in parallel using the EUROLINE immunoblot system. Individual EUROLINE profiles are targeted to specific indications, encompassing food, inhalation, atopy, insect venoms and pediatrics, while diverse region-specific profiles […]
MicroRNAs show potential as molecular biomarkers for graft-versus-host disease
Graft-versus-host disease is a serious complication following hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), with a high mortality rate. A clearer understanding of the molecular pathogenesis may allow robust biomarker identification and improved therapeutic options. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are short non-coding regulatory RNAs that are expressed in both tissue and body fluids, and show great potential as clinically […]
Variation in measuring and reporting serum indices and the effect on clinical practice
The presence of hemoglobin (hemolysis), bilirubin (icterus) and lipids (lipemia) in serum can affect the measurement and reporting of many clinical chemistry laboratory test results. This is not only in the validity of the test results themselves, but also whether a result is, or should be, reported. Quality assurance of serum indices is not as […]
Point-of-care testing for HbA1c: clinical need and analytical quality
HbA1c plays an essential role in the diagnosis and management of people with diabetes. Point-of-care testing for HbA1c offers a wealth of opportunities to provide a rapid, accurate and easy to access tool for healthcare professionals, with performance of some devices matching or even outperforming routine laboratory instruments. by Dr Emma English, Larissa-Nele Schaffert and […]
Blood-based peripheral biomarkers for dementia: are we any closer to their use in the clinical setting?
Dementia is one of the leading causes of disability in old age and places a huge burden on society. The growing prevalence of dementia calls for accurate, more accessible biomarkers to facilitate clinical diagnosis and prognosis. Peripheral mediums, such as blood and blood derivates (i.e. plasma and platelets), are currently being investigated for their potential […]
Methylation landscape as a general test for cancer
DNA methylation at the cytosine of CpG dinucleotides is a key form of epigenetic regulation of gene expression and aberrant hypermethylation of the promoter regions of certain genes has been identified in many cancers. The ability to analyse methylation status from non-invasively collected samples (such as saliva, sputum, stool and urine) as well as circulating […]