Ovarian cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in women. Its vague and non-specific symptoms often result in late presentation with advanced disease. Early detection of ovarian cancer, which allows timely treatment, can improve survival. Nevertheless, the […]
A personalised approach to patients’ treatment has been made possible with the advent of new “omics” technologies. These are laboratory diagnostics tailored to individual patients, which is much more effective than traditional diagnostics of a specific disease. Personalised laboratory medicine […]
Infrared spectroscopy of fingernails might be an easy, comfortable and affordable way to diagnose diabetes without a need for blood sampling. The growing number of people with diabetes is creating a global public health problem. Blood glucose is widely used […]
Theranos was meant to revolutionize the blood testing industry with groundbreaking technology. However, its’ failure to deliver and consequent collapse showed that “Theranos was like anything in life, what glitters may not be gold; it might not even be silver […]
Often a common condition for vegetarians and vegans, severe vitamin B12 deficiency can result in serious complications if undiagnosed or untreated. Vitamin B12 is vital for appropriate red blood cell formation, neurological function, and DNA and RNA synthesis. Vitamin B12 […]
Glucose measurements are among the most important analysis in clinical chemistry. Glucose concentrations can be determined with automated analyzers in medical laboratories or with point-of-care glucometers which are widely known from self-testing. This work evaluates glucose measurements of over 130,000 […]
Buprenorphine, the medication used to treat addiction to opioids is gaining increasing popularity for both maintenance treatment of opioid dependence and treatment of chronic non-cancer related pain. It is now being offered as an alternative to pure opioids which have […]
Every October, a few hundred scientists will lose sleep, hoping to get a telephone call from the Swedish Academy, announcing they have reached the pinnacle of scientific achievement: the Nobel Prize. Does this coveted prize benefit society and encourage innovation […]
The human body is constantly exposed to various forms of stress. Oxidative stress is a kind of chemical stress that is present in living organisms due to exposure to an increased quantity of potentially harmful agents called reactive oxygen species. […]
Acute pain episodes associated with sickle cell disease (SCD) are very difficult to manage effectively. Opioid tolerance and side effects have been major roadblocks in the ability to provide these patients with adequate pain relief. Lower doses of ketamine can […]
