New Technique For Specifying Location Of Sugars On Proteins Paves Way For Medical Discoveries Nov 7, 2009
"When we developed the method, we were analysing cerebrospinal fluid from healthy subjects and could see that many proteins had sugar structures previously unknown to us," says Jonas Nilsson, a researcher at the Department of Clinical Chemistry and Transfusion Medicine at the Sahlgrenska Academy. "We know that some of these proteins play a role in diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, and now it's possible to study whether faults in these sugar structures are responsible for the development of... (Science Daily)
Osteoporosis Associated with Neutralizing Autoantibodies against Osteoprotegerin Oct 8, 2009
From the Rheumatic Diseases Unit, Institute of Genetics and Molecular Medicine, University of Edinburgh, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh (P.L.R., E.M., C.D., R.H., S.H.R.); and the Unit of Clinical Chemistry, School of Clinical Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool (W.D.F.) both in the United Kingdom. Address reprint requests to Dr. Ralston at the Institute of Genetics and Molecular Medicine, University of Edinburgh, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh EH4 2XU, United Kingdom, or at... (New England Journal of Medicine)
New Beryllium Reference Material For Occupational Safety Monitoring Sep 24, 2009
Standard Reference Materials are among the most widely distributed and used products from NIST. The agency prepares, analyzes and distributes more than a thousand different materials that are used throughout the world to check the accuracy of instruments and test procedures used in manufacturing, clinical chemistry, environmental monitoring, electronics, criminal forensics and dozens of other fields. For more information, see NIST's SRM Web page at. (Science Daily)
Size of fat cells and waist size predict type 2 diabetes in women Sep 11, 2009
"Increased knowledge of the link between enlarged fat cells and the development of type 2 diabetes may give rise to new preventive and therapeutic alternatives," said Malin Lnn, co-author of the study and associate professor in the department of clinical chemistry at Sahlgrenska University Hospital in Gothenburg, Sweden. "Our research also identifies the ratio waist-to-height, waist circumference divided by body height, as a simple tool that can be used to identify women at risk of developing... (EurekAlert!)
Sensitive Troponin I Assay in Early Diagnosis of Acute Myocardial Infarction Aug 27, 2009
From the Department of Medicine II (T.K., T.Z., S.T., A.R., E.C., A.W., C.R.S., M.S.E., P.S.W., R.B.S., E.L., S.G.-Z., F.P., T.F.M., S.B.) and the Institute for Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (D.P., N.J., K.J.L.), University Medical Center, Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz; the Department of Internal Medicine, Federal Armed Forces Hospital, Koblenz (C.B.); and the Department of Cardiology and Angiology, Heart Center, University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg (S.B., M.F.) all... (New England Journal of Medicine)
Why 'Thick' Blood Protects From A Heart Attack Aug 26, 2009
Dr. Berend Isermann, consultant at Heidelberg University Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine I and Clinical Chemistry (Medical Director: Professor Dr. Peter Nawroth), and his team have now found an explanation for this. Study on an animal model: larger but more stable plaques. (Science Daily)
Frost & Sullivan: Malaysia Diagnostics and Devices Industry Outlook 2009 Aug 21, 2009
Three of the segments that make up over 60% of the total diagnostics market are Immuno-Chemistry, Clinical Chemistry and Self Monitoring Blood Glucose (SMBG). The growing demand of SMBG devices is due to the increasing ageing population in many Asian countries and prevalence of diabetes. (PR Newswire)
Maybe Your BMI Doesn't Really Matter Aug 19, 2009
Scott A. Lear of the School of Kinesiology at Simon Fraser University, in a 2005 letter to the editor of Clinical Chemistry, presented arguments in favor of waist circumference. He pointed out that not only is BMI a more complicated calculation than WC, but most patients misunderstand the concept of BMI.. (Click2Houston, TX)
Upcoming Beckman Coulter Investor Events Second Half of 2009 Jul 9, 2009
July 20 - 24, 2009, Chicago, Illinois - The American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) Annual Meeting & Clinical Lab Exposition. AACC will host its annual IVD Industry Analyst Briefing on Monday afternoon, July 20, 2009, from 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (ET) at the Hyatt Regency Chicago Hotel. (PR Newswire)
Mindray to Attend the 2009 American Association for Clinical Chemistry Conference Jul 2, 2009
SHENZHEN, China, July 1 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Mindray Medical International Limited (NYSE: ), a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of medical devices worldwide, today announced it will attend the 2009 American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) conference in Chicago, Illinois from July 21st to 23rd, 2009 ... Mindray's products will be on display at Booth 2448 at the McCormick Place Convention Center - Exhibit Hall A. The AACC is an international society comprised of... (PR Newswire)
Mayfield witness wants out of case, explains credentials flap Jun 19, 2009
is a member of American Association for Clinical Chemistry. is certified medical review officer, a licensed physician who can oversee a drug testing program. (USA Today -- Sports)
NASCAR says Mayfield expert lied in affidavit Jun 17, 2009
Two more affidavits claimed that MacFenerstein is not a member of the American Association for Clinical Chemistry, as he claimed, and there is no record with two certifying bodies that he's been approved as an MRO.. The final charge by NASCAR disputes MacFenerstein's claim that ATC has proper certification as a drug-testing laboratory. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Stanbio Laboratory launches WIC program Jun 16, 2009
Stanbio manufactures and sells medical testing and diagnostic devices for clinical chemistry, pregnancy, drug abuse, serology, urinalysis and hemoglobin testing. Web site: www. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Experts Urge One Test to Diagnose Diabetes Jun 16, 2009
"After reviewing lots of clinical chemistry data, we determined that there are numerous advantages of A1C," he continued. People with A1C levels between 6 and 6. (MEDLINEplus)
Sanko Junyaku Launches Diagnostic Reagent Kit For Automated Clinical Chemistry Analyser To Determine KL-6, Detecting Marker of Interstitial Pneumonia Jun 2, 2009
Tokyo, June 1, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - Sanko Junyaku Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of diagnostics business of Eisai Co., Ltd., will launch NANOPIA(R) KL-6 Eisai, a new test kit for automated clinical chemistry analyser to determine KL-6, detecting marker of interstitial pneumonia ... NANOPIA(R) KL-6 Eisai, the new diagnostic reagent kit that was developed with the techniques of Sekisui Medical and are based on latex immunoturbidimetric assay, for automated clinical chemistry analyser, which is being... (JCN Network, Japan)
Good to the last drop May 11, 2009
HEART DISEASE: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition: February 2007 Clinical Chemistry: September 2008. PREGNANCY: Center for the Evaluation of Risks to Human Reproduction: cerhr. (Boston Globe)
Richard Elkins joins Stanbio Laboratory (26) Mar 23, 2009
Founded in 1960 and headquartered in Boerne, Stanbio manufactures and sells medical testing and diagnostic devices including clinical chemistry, pregnancy, drugs, serology, urinalysis and point-of-care blood hemoglobin tests. Stanbio Laboratorys Quality System is ISO 13485 registered and its facility operates under the USFDA current GMP requirements. (Boerne Star, TX)
Stanbio hires new production manager Mar 14, 2009
Stanbio manufactures and sells several medical testing and diagnostic devices, including clinical chemistry, pregnancy, drug-testing, serology, urinalysis and point-of-care blood hemoglobin tests. Stanbio distributes its products in more than 100 countries worldwide. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
New Formula Could Set Universal Standard For Monitoring Chronic Kidney Disease In Children Mar 7, 2009
The study was aided by the clinical chemistry and toxicology labs at the University of Rochester Medical Center, led by Tai Chiu Kwong, M.D., professor of pathology and lab medicine and Brian F. Erway, B.S., technical associate of regional toxicology at the medical center. Journal reference. (Science Daily)
Beckman Coulter to Acquire Lab-Based Diagnostics Business From Olympus Corporation Feb 27, 2009
- Expands Beckman Coulter's Worldwide Position in Clinical Chemistry. - Complementary Market Positions and Product Portfolios in Chemistry and Automation Broaden Global Opportunity, Increase Customer Choice. (PR Newswire)
