abstract：:Introduction: Over the past decade, loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) technology has played an important role in molecular diagnostics. Amongst numerous nucleic acid amplification assays, LAMP stands out in terms of sample-to-answer time, sensitivity, specificity, cost, robustness, and accessibility, makin...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Moehling TJ,Choi G,Dugan LC,Salit M,Meagher RJ

更新日期：2021-01-27 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Recently, considerable evidence pointed out monocyte to high-density lipoprotein ratio (MHR) is highly related to inflammatory related diseases. We aim to explore the level of MHR in acute aortic dissection (AAD) patients and determine whether MHR can be a novel diagnostic marker of AAD. Research design an...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Du X,Zhang S,Xu J,Xiang Q,Tian F,Li X,Guo L,Zhu L,Qu P,Fu Y,Tan Y,Gui Y,Wen T,Godinez B,Liu L MD, PHD

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although the majority of nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) patients demonstrate favorable outcomes after radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy, about 8-10% of patients will develop recurrent disease, and genomic alterations (GAs) associated with the recurrence are unclear. METHODS:This study investigated the GAs in...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Cho WCS,Tse KP,Ngan RKC,Cheuk W,Ma VWS,Yang YT,Yip TTC,Tan KT,Chen SJ

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:There is growing interest in the possibility of measuring the macronutrient content of human milk. Several studies that intend to validate commercially available human milk analyzers have been published with inconsistent results. This review will focus on currently available, verified methodologies for ana...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Borràs-Novell C,Herranz Barbero A,Aldecoa-Bilbao V,Feixas Orellana G,Balcells Esponera C,Sánchez Ortiz E,García-Algar O,Iglesias Platas I

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Osteoarthritis (OA) is a highly heterogenous disease influenced by different molecular, anatomic, and physiologic imbalances. Some of the bottlenecks for enhanced diagnosis and therapeutic assessment are the lack of validated biomarkers and early diagnosis tools. In this narrative review, we analyze the po...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Casal-Beiroa P,González P,Blanco FJ,Magalhães J

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Automated image analysis provides an objective, quantitative, and reproducible method of measurement of biomarkers. Image quantification is particularly well suited for the analysis of tissue microarrays which has played a major pivotal role in the rapid assessment of molecular biomarkers. Data acquired ...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Yaghoobi V,Martinez-Morilla S,Liu Y,Charette L,Rimm DL,Harigopal M

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection rates continue to rise worldwide. Increasing screening of the largely asymptomatic infections is critical for timely and effective disease control. Laboratory solutions that can handle increasing volumes and generate highly accurate test results a...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Van Der Pol B

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative disease which primarily affects hyaline cartilage, leading to pain, stiffness and loss of mobility of the entire articulation. Diagnosis is commonly based on symptoms and radiographs, but there is a growing interest in detecting novel biomarkers, in serum, urine and ...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Ravalli S,Szychlinska MA,Lauretta G,Di Rosa M,Musumeci G

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: The landscape of systemic treatment options for lung cancer has rapidly evolved with the emergence of immunomodulatory agents such as neutralizing antibodies targeting the programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1) and its ligand (PD-L1). Another major breakthrough was the introduction of biomarkers, such as...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Michaelidou K,Agelaki S,Mavridis K

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: The use of liquid biopsy on the blood from solid malignancies provides a convenient way of detecting actionable mutations, monitoring treatment response, detecting early recurrence and prognosticating outcomes. The aim of this review is to discuss the current status and future direction of serum biomarke...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Kouba E,Lopez-Beltran A,Montironi R,Massari F,Huang K,Santoni M,Chovanec M,Cheng M,Scarpelli M,Zhang J,Cimadamore A,Cheng L

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: This review concerns biomarkers of blood activation and their measurement in plasma, as described in the literature up to 2019, and from our personal experience. How their measurement can be informative and useful, for research studies or for diagnostic applications, is presented and discussed.Areas cove...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Amiral J

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Sepsis, defined as a life-threatening organ dysfunction resulting from dysregulated host response to infection, is still a major challenge for healthcare systems. Early diagnosis is highly needed, yet challenging, due to the non-specificity of clinical symptoms. Rapid and targeted application of therapy ...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Schenz J,Weigand MA,Uhle F

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Human prion diseases are a heterogeneous group of incurable and debilitating conditions characterized by a progressive degeneration of the central nervous system. The conformational changes of the cellular prion protein and its formation into an abnormal isoform, spongiform degeneration, neuronal loss, a...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Thüne K,Schmitz M,Villar-Piqué A,Altmeppen HC,Schlomm M,Zafar S,Glatzel M,Llorens F,Zerr I

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Big Data technologies instilled an informational perspective to our understanding of the world. However, fundamental issues such as the management and storage of data can create privacy concerns. Heterogeneous types of data pose challenges in reproducibility and standardization. It is now an opportunity ...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Wong YKE,Lam KW,Ho KY,Yu CSA,Cho WC,Tsang HF,Chu MKM,Ng PWL,Tai CSW,Chan LWC,Wong EYL,Wong SCC

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Currently, genetic testing of BRCA1/2 genes includes screening for single-nucleotide variants, small insertions/deletions, and copy number variations (CNVs). In fact, many studies document the involvement of BRCA1/2 gene rearrangements in genetic predisposition to breast and ovarian cancer. Large genomic...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Concolino P,Capoluongo E

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: We analyzed the correlation between heart-type fatty acid-binding protein (HFABP) and the development of acute kidney injury (AKI) in patients with sepsis and estimated the predictive capacity of HFABP for sepsis-associated acute kidney injury (SAKI). Methods: In this retrospective observational study, we ...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Jiang D,Shen M,Yuan X,Wang M,Li S,Jiang W,Zhou Z,Xi P,Wang T,Shen Y

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction Thousands of genes are implicated in spermatogenesis, testicular development and endocrine regulation of testicular function. The genetic contribution to male infertility is therefore considerable, and basic and clinical research in the last years found a number of genes that could potentially be used in ...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Ferlin A,Dipresa S,Delbarba A,Maffezzoni F,Porcelli T,Cappelli C,Foresta C

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Higher liver caspase-3 activity has been found in patients with different liver diseases. However, there is no published data about circulating caspase-3 levels in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) who underwent liver transplantation (LT). Therefore, our objective in this study was to determine ...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Lorente L,Rodriguez ST,Sanz P,González-Rivero AF,Pérez-Cejas A,Padilla J,Díaz D,González A,Martín MM,Jiménez A,Cerro P,Portero J,Barrera MA

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The 2014-16 outbreak of ebola virus disease (EVD) in West Africa resulted in 11,308 deaths. During the outbreak only 60% of patients were laboratory confirmed and global health authorities have identified the need for accurate and readily deployable molecular diagnostics as an important component of the id...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Tembo J,Simulundu E,Changula K,Handley D,Gilbert M,Chilufya M,Asogun D,Ansumana R,Kapata N,Ntoumi F,Ippolito G,Zumla A,Bates M

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The prognostic significance of serum gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) level at diagnosis in patients with metastatic non-small lung cancer (NSCLC) is not clear. We aimed to assess the relationship between serum GGT level and overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS) in this patient population...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Bozkaya Y,Yazıcı O

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization-time of flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) has emerged as a powerful new tool to identify human fungal pathogens and has radically altered the diagnostic mycology workflow at many medical centers around the world. Areas covered: While most experience is with...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Walsh TJ,McCarthy MW

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: The last decade has seen massive efforts towards the identification and the potential use of predictive biomarkers for the pregnancy pathology preeclampsia. The angiogenic factors sFlt-1 and placental growth factor (PGF) have been in focus and have been massively supported. Areas covered: This review des...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Huppertz B

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The role of copy number variants (CNVs) in disease is now well established. In parallel NGS technologies, such as long-read technologies, there is continual development and data analysis methods continue to be refined. Clinical exome sequencing data is now a reality for many diagnostic laboratories in both...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Hehir-Kwa JY,Tops BBJ,Kemmeren P

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The antimicrobial aspect of management of patients with blood stream infections (BSI) and sepsis is time critical. In an era of increasing antimicrobial resistance, rapid detection and identification of bacteria with antimicrobial susceptibility is crucial to direct therapy early in the course of illness. ...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Poole S,Kidd SP,Saeed K

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Esophageal and esophago-gastric junction (EGJ) adenocarcinomas remain a major health problem worldwide with a worryingly increasing incidence. Recent trials indicate survivals benefit for preoperative or perioperative chemoradiotherapy compared to surgery alone. Beside standard chemoradiotherapy regimens, ...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Piro G,Carbone C,Santoro R,Tortora G,Melisi D

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this manuscript was to explore the molecular basis and identify novel biomarkers for the diagnosis and prognosis of patients with chronic disorder of consciousness. METHODS:A coupled isobaric tag for relative and absolute quantitation-based approach was used to screen differentially expressed pro...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Bao W,He F,Gao J,Meng F,Zou H,Luo B

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Drug-induced liver injury (DILI) is a severe adverse drug reaction which is of major concern to patients, clinicians and the pharmaceutical industry. Accurate and rapid detection of DILI is important for patient stratification and treatment in the clinic and benefits preclinical drug design and risk assess...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Howell LS,Ireland L,Park BK,Goldring CE

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Minimally invasive methods will augment the clinical approach for establishing the diagnosis or monitoring treatment response of central nervous system tumors. Liquid biopsy by blood or cerebrospinal fluid sampling holds promise in this regard. Areas covered: In this literature review, the authors highligh...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Shankar GM,Balaj L,Stott SL,Nahed B,Carter BS

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Hearing loss (HL) is the most common birth defect in industrialized countries with far-reaching social, psychological and cognitive implications. It is an extremely heterogeneous disease, complicating molecular testing. The introduction of next-generation sequencing (NGS) has resulted in great progress in ...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Sommen M,Wuyts W,Van Camp G

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a common genetic cause of premature coronary heart disease that is widely underdiagnosed and undertreated. To improve the identification of FH and initiate timely and appropriate treatment strategies, genetic testing is becoming increasingly offered worldwide as a cent...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Iacocca MA,Hegele RA

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common opportunistic infection that contributes to poor outcomes in hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) recipients. Prevention of CMV end-organ disease in allogeneic HSCT recipients is commonly achieved by preemptive antiviral therapy of asymptomatic CMV reactivation that i...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Ramanan P,Razonable RR

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Procalcitonin is a surrogate infection blood marker whose levels help estimate the likelihood of bacterial infections and correlate with their resolution. Recent trials have revealed the benefits of inclusion of procalcitonin in antibiotic stewardship protocols for initiation and discontinuation of antimic...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Schuetz P,Bretscher C,Bernasconi L,Mueller B

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Aspergillus species, primarily Aspergillus fumigatus, are still the most emerging fungal pathogens. Within recent years, novel molecular methods have been developed to improve the diagnosis of life-threatening invasive aspergillosis in high risk patients. Especially patients with malignant hematological di...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Buchheidt D,Reinwald M,Hofmann WK,Boch T,Spiess B

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Fine needle aspiration (FNA) with cytologic examination remains the standard of care for investigation of thyroid nodules. However, as many as 30% of FNA samples are cytologically indeterminate for malignancy, which confounds clinical management. To reduce the burden of repeat diagnostic testing and unnece...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Moore MD,Panjwani S,Gray KD,Finnerty BM,Zarnegar R,Fahey TJ 3rd

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Despite advances in surgery and chemotherapy for ovarian cancer, 70% of women still succumb to the disease. Biomarkers have contributed to the management of ovarian cancer by monitoring response to treatment, detecting recurrence, distinguishing benign from malignant pelvic masses and attempting to detect ...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Yang WL,Lu Z,Bast RC Jr

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Tuberculosis (TB) is a leading killer worldwide. End TB strategy aims at ending the TB epidemic by 2030. Early, accurate, and affordable diagnosis represents a cornerstone to achieve this goal. Innovative strategies for TB diagnostics have been introduced. However, the ideal assay is yet unavailable and co...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： El-Samadony H,Althani A,Tageldin MA,Azzazy HME

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Rapidity, simplicity, and portability are highly desirable characteristics of tests and devices designed for performing diagnostics at the point of care (POC), either near patients managed in healthcare facilities or to offer bioanalytical alternatives in external settings. By reducing the turnaround time ...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Bissonnette L,Bergeron MG

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Prostate cancer (PCa) is a common cancer in men, but variable clinical behaviors make its management challenging. Risk stratification is a key issue in disease management. Patient-tailored strategies are strongly advocated to reduce unnecessary treatment while maximizing the oncological outcomes of patient...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Colicchia M,Morlacco A,Cheville JC,Karnes RJ

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Syphilis remains an important and preventable cause of stillbirth and neonatal mortality. About 1 million women with active syphilis become pregnant each year. Without treatment, 25% of them will deliver a stillborn baby and 33% a low birth weight baby with an increased chance of dying in the first month o...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Marks M,Mabey DC

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:There is a significant interest in developing inexpensive portable biosensing platforms for various applications including disease diagnostics, environmental monitoring, food safety, and water testing at the point-of-care (POC) settings. Current diagnostic assays available in the developed world require so...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Sher M,Zhuang R,Demirci U,Asghar W

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00