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Most Read Clinical Articles in April 2015

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22 Apr 2015
Sonia Nicholas
Managing Editor and Clinical Lead

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Catch up on the very latest diagnostic news with this collection of the most read exclusive interviews and product news articles this month

1. How PointMan™ Testing Kits Could Advance Non-Invasive Cancer Diagnostics
Sonia Nicholas, SelectScience's Clinical Editor, spoke to Dr Ricardo Del Sol, Senior Lecturer at the College of Medicine, Institute of Life Science at Swansea University, UK, about using PointMan™ DNA Enrichment Kits and how working with EKF Diagnostics is leading to new advances in cancer diagnostics.

2. BÜHLMANN Launches Calprotectin IBDoc®, the First CE Marked Patient Home Test Kit for Chronic Inflammation in Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis
BÜHLMANN announces the launch of IBDoc®, the first in-vitro diagnostic test to measure the fecal inflammation marker calprotectin at home. IBDoc® has just received a CE mark for patient self testing and is a revolutionary new test for gut inflammation aimed at people with Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis.

3. Scientists Gather at ECCMID in Copenhagen to Fight Infectious Diseases
The European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Disease (ESCMID) announces that the globe’s most prominent infection specialists will be gathering in Copenhagen to explore solutions to the biggest infection problems during its annual congress – the 25th European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ECCMID) taking place on 25-28 April 2015.

4. Bruker Announces FDA Clearance for Second, Expanded Claim for the MALDI Biotyper CA System
Bruker has announced that it has received 510(k) clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration for library and methods expansion for the MALDI Biotyper CA System, sold in the United States for clinical microbiology.

5. 3 Million People in England Could Have Been Spared Chronic Kidney Disease – Health Watchdog Calls for Changes to Testing
Millions of people in the UK are needlessly suffering from advanced kidney disease, because of a ‘blind spot’ in current testing methods. The traditional test used by the NHS to identify kidney dysfunction, measures the level of a waste product (Creatinine), which is only raised when up to 60% of the kidney has already been damaged. This damage is irreversible, with dialysis or transplant the only available therapies.

6. First-of-its-Kind Diabetes Technology Revolutionizes How Glucose Data is Collected and Analyzed for People in India
Abbott has launched the FreeStyle® Libre Pro Flash Glucose Monitoring System in India, a transformative new glucose monitoring tool that fundamentally changes how doctors treat people with diabetes. With this tool, doctors can get the comprehensive glucose data they need to make more informed treatment decisions.

7. MALDI-TOF and the Clinical Microbiology Laboratory
In this interview, Dr. Robert Jerris, Director of Clinical Microbiology at the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Pediatric Hospital, discusses his experiences in implementing and using the MALDI Biotyper for clinical diagnostics use.

8. Siemens Combats Increasing Point-of-Care Workload with Ecosystem Approach
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics is tackling challenges faced by point-of-care (POC) coordinators in the laboratory with an innovative ecosystem approach. The Ecosystem™ solution was recently launched as an integrated component of the RAPIDComm® Data Management System, an informatics solution which centrally manages Siemens in vitro diagnostics analyzers and operators.

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Blood TransfusionBlood Transfusion involves giving donor blood to a recipient patient. Screening is essential to avoid transfusion reactions. Blood banks use immunohematological techniques to determine rh and ABO blood group, and screen for antibodies using specific antisera. Blood Banks use Direct Coombs Tests (DCT) and Indirect Coombs Tests (IAT) to detect hemolysis and Haemolytic Disease of the Newborn (HDN).HematologyIn Haematology / Hematology, complete blood cell counts (or full blood counts) are obtained using automated blood count analyzers to enumerate blood cell types.  Hematology also encompasses haemostasis and coagulation, thrombophilia and hemophilia, plasma viscosity and ESR analysis, hemoglobinopathies, cell morphology and haematinic measurement.ImmunologyImmunological techniques measure and characterize immune responses. Immunology kits and analysis systems often use techniques such as ELISA, radioimmunoassay (RIA) and immunodiffusion assays, Immunohistochemistry, and flow cytometry. Immunologists use equipment such as flow Cytometers, plate readers, plate washers and fluorescent microscopes.Cellular PathologyCellular Pathology deals with the microscopic analysis of tissue samples and cells. Sample preparation and processing includes fixation, staining, sectioning and slide mounting, using equipment such microtomes and cryostats. In choosing immunohistochemistry and immunocytochemistry kits, consider chromogens, staining method, antibodies, microscopes and imaging.Point-of-CarePoint-of-Care Testing (POCT) or Near Patient Testing (NPT) products are available for urine, blood and other clinical chemistry analyses. 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Find the best microbiology products in our peer-reviewed product directory: compare products, check customer reviews and receive pricing direct from manufacturers.Embryology / IVFEmbryology refers to the development of an embryo resulting from the fertilization of the ovum, to fetus stage. In vitro fertilization (IVF) refers to the fertilization of the egg outside of the human body, and is an important treatment for infertility.Clinical Mass SpectrometryMass spectrometry is emerging as a superior method of analysis over the longstanding, gold standard of immunoassay. Clinical mass spectrometry systems are increasingly accessible to medical laboratories and are capable of providing results with more speed and less expense than traditional methods. From simple mass spectrometers to IVDR class A compliant, highly sophisticated systems performing liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS), find the latest product news, reviews and resources to make a purchasing decision for your laboratory. Molecular DiagnosticsMolecular diagnostics use an individual’s genetic code and gene expression to diagnose and monitor diseases. The technique is used increasingly in the field of infectious diseases and oncology, as well as areas such as coagulation, HLA typing and pharmacogenomics. Molecular diagnostics plays a pivotal role in personalized medicine.Infectious DiseasesInfectious diseases are caused by pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Effective detection, prevention, and treatment are crucial to control outbreaks and improve public health. Diagnostic tools, vaccines, and antimicrobial treatments are essential components of managing these diseases. 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