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New study method reveals possible biomarker for depression
A new target area in the human genome associated with depression has been identified by researchers at the Texas Biomedical Research Institute and Yale University. Read more.
Source: Texas Biomed
Nocturnal heart rate variability parameters – a potential fibromyalgia biomarker
Scientists at the National Institute of Cardiology, Ignacio Chavez, Mexico have found a correlation between HRV parameters and pain severity symptoms. Read more.
Source: BioMed Central
Biomarkers used to detect AKI just hours after initiation of cardiopulmonary bypass
Researchers at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital show biomarkers can help physicians pinpoint the timing of kidney injury and potentially initiate therapy earlier. Read more.
Source: Health Canal
Combination of biomarkers indicates high risk of Alzheimer’s
The Hanssen group have found that a certain combination of biomarkers in the spinal fluid indicates a high risk of developing Alzheimer’s in the future. Read more.
Source: News Medical
Tests for biomarker may diagnose heart attack within hours
Researchers at the University Heart Center, Hamburg have developed a new, highly sensitive test to detect troponin and identify patients with a risk of myocardial ischemia. Read more.
Source: CNN Medical
New FDA guidelines: histology and biomarker qualification
In December, the FDA released new guidelines on performance characteristics of biomarkers and the methodology and design of histology studies. Read more.
Source: FDA
Heart Disease: Resting heart rate as simple biomarker
Norwegian researchers have found that a rise in resting heart rate over a decade may indicate an increased risk of death from coronary artery disease. Read more.
Source: The New York Times
CSF biomarker levels used to predict Alzheimer’s
Swedish researchers have found that 90% of patients with MCI and pathologic CSF biomarker levels at baseline develop AD within 9 to 10 years. Read more.
Source: Archives of General Psychiatry
   
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