Establishment of a reference interval for glycated albumin based on medical check-up data from multiple medical institutions
Volume 83, Issue 7, November 2023, Page 455-459.
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Tests that diagnose diseases are less reliable than you’d expect. Here’s why
You feel unwell, and visit your doctor. They ask some questions and take some blood for testing; a few days later they call to say you have been diagnosed with a disease. What are the chances you actually have the disease? For some common diagnostic tests, the answer is surprisingly low. Few medical tests are 100% accurate. … Read more
Biopsy-free diagnosis of celiac disease in adults shows promising results
Researchers from the University of Salerno, Italy, have found that a simple blood test for tTG-IgA concentrations could be used as a diagnostic threshold in predicting duodenal villous atrophy, a hallmark of celiac disease. In their paper, “Serum anti-tissue transglutaminase IgA and prediction of duodenal villous atrophy in adults with suspected celiac disease without IgA … Read more
Genetic study of blood glucose levels in diabetics reveals the role of the intestine and impact on lung function
New research published today in Nature Genetics describes the largest-ever study into the genetics of random “round-the-clock” blood glucose levels. The study, involving almost half a million people of diverse backgrounds, describes new DNA variants influencing blood sugar levels measured “at random.” The team of researchers, led by Professor Inga Prokopenko at the University of Surrey on … Read more