Article
Medical Laboratory Technology
Yu Jeong Choi, Hyein Kang, Chan-Ik Cho, John Hoon Rim, Sang-Guk Lee, Jong-Baeck Lim
Summary: The performance of the DxC 700 AU immunoassay device in measuring HbA1c was evaluated. The device showed accuracy, precision, and linearity over a wide concentration range of HbA1c, but caution is needed in cases of high HbF and HbH concentrations.
ANNALS OF LABORATORY MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Medical Laboratory Technology
Ying Yan, Yungang Pu, Jie Zeng, Tianjiao Zhang, Weiyan Zhou, Jiangtao Zhang, Jing Wang, Chao Zhang, Wenxiang Chen, Chuanbao Zhang
Summary: The ETV program in China has shown that using commutable materials assigned via reference methods can improve accuracy and reproducibility in laboratory measurements, with homogeneous systems performing better in calcium and magnesium measurements. Variations in bias were observed among different instruments for sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium measurements.
CLINICAL CHEMISTRY AND LABORATORY MEDICINE
(2021)
Editorial Material
Oncology
C. Norman Coleman, Rosemary Wong, Daniel G. Petereit, Patrick D. Maguire, Dwight E. Heron, Michael Steinberg, Yadvindera Bains, Bhadrasain Vikram, Patricia Angelis, Alicia A. Livinski, Mack Roach, Frank S. Govern
Summary: This article provides a 20-year retrospective of the experiences and observations from the Cancer Disparities Research Partnership Program (CDRP) in the United States. The CDRP aimed to increase participation of medically underserved populations in cancer clinical trials and the survey of principal investigators reveals its impact on institutions, communities, and personal career paths.
JNCI-JOURNAL OF THE NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mihail C. Roco
Summary: Breakthrough discoveries at the nanoscale and the vision of the National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) have led to a global effort in science, technology, and society. NNI, a long-term national initiative in the US, aims to establish a field of general-purpose science and technology for matter, energy, and life systems, with governance towards societal implications. The revenues from nanotechnology-related products are estimated to increase by 25% annually, reaching $3 trillion worldwide by 2020.
JOURNAL OF NANOPARTICLE RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Jianing Man, Martin D. Zielinski, Devashish Das, Phichet Wutthisirisart, Kalyan S. Pasupathy
Summary: This article proposes a method to improve the accuracy of the SpHb measurement device using statistical nonparametric models. The method is evaluated through cross validation and shows a significant improvement in accuracy compared to the original measurements. Analysis of patient demographics and initial medical condition indicates that they do not have a significant effect on accuracy. The proposed method has high potential to support transfusion decision-making and continuous monitoring of hemoglobin concentration.
JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL INFORMATICS
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Nadine Molitor, Emre Yalcinkaya, Angelo Auricchio, Haran Burri, Etienne Delacretaz, Michael Kuhne, Andrea Menafoglio, Sven Reek, Tobias Reichlin, Claudia Herrera-Siklody, Marianne Zimmerli, Christian Sticherling, Firat Duru
Summary: Over the past 20 years, there has been a significant increase in the number of catheter ablations in Switzerland, primarily driven by procedures for atrial fibrillation. With the passage of time, there has been a decrease in fluoroscopy, ablation, and procedure durations.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Pediatrics
Ali Zamlout, Kamal Alwannous, Ali Kahila, Majd Yaseen, Raneem Albadish, Morhaf Aleid, Karina Hamzah, Mahmoud Monther, Oudai Akkari, Amah Hasan, Manal Hasan, Ammar Khallouf, Amjad Obied, Amna Schmidt, Sara Deeb, Orwa Deeb, Judie Jalal Eldin, Nour Ojaily, Mohammad Taifour, Qusai Ghanem, Younes Kabalan, Ali Alrstom, Marwan Alhalabi
Summary: This study aims to establish national growth references for the Syrian population aged 2-20 years, providing accurate data for monitoring children's development.
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Xiaoling Yang, Xianwei Zeng, Yonggang Zhang, Wenbin Kuang, Dabao He
Summary: Hb variants prevalent in China differ from those in other countries and significantly interfere with the accuracy of commonly used HbA1c methods. A total of 16 species of Hb variants were identified in 102 variant carriers, with Hb E being the most common. Capillarys 3 OCTA, ADAMS HA-8180V, HLC-723 G8, and Cobas c501 showed clinically significant interference, leading to unacceptable HbA1c results in a considerable proportion of cases.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL & LABORATORY INVESTIGATION
(2023)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Mark A. Walsh, Cecilia M. Gonzalez, Orhan J. Uzun, Colin J. McMahon, Shankar N. Sadagopan, Arthur M. Yue, Neil Seller, Dominic L. Hares, Vinay Bhole, Jan Till, Leonie Wong, Jasveer S. Mangat, Martin D. Lowe, Eric Rosenthal, Michael Bowes, Alan G. Stuart
Summary: Pediatric supraventricular tachycardia ablations have high success rates, which have improved over time. Introduction of newer technologies has reduced radiation exposure but has not changed success rates or the need for a repeat procedure.
JACC-CLINICAL ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
W. A. Stubblefield, M. Barron, G. Bragin, M. E. DeLorenzo, B. de Jourdan, B. Echols, D. P. French-McCay, P. Jackman, J. R. Loughery, T. F. Parkerton, D. A. Renegar, J. L. Rodriguez-Gil
Summary: Laboratory toxicity testing is essential in oil spill science to minimize environmental impacts. There are challenges in replicating real-world spill conditions and interpreting oil toxicity studies. Standardized methods for preparing oil:water solutions are crucial for improving the realism and comparability of laboratory tests.
AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Grigoris Effraimidis, Ase Krogh Rasmussen, Morten Dunoe, Lis F. Hasholt, Flemming Wibrand, Soren S. Sorensen, Allan M. Lund, Lars Kober, Henning Bundgaard, Puriya D. W. Yazdanfard, Peter Oturai, Vibeke A. Larsen, Vitor Hugo Fraga de Abreu, Lotte Hahn Enevoldsen, Tatiana Kristensen, Kirsten Svenstrup, Margrethe Bastholm Bille, Farah Arif, Mette Mogensen, Mads Klokker, Vibeke Backer, Caroline Kistorp, Ulla Feldt-Rasmussen
Summary: The present study provides molecular and biochemical data of the Danish Fabry cohort and reports the experience of cascade genetic screening at the Danish National Fabry Disease Center over a period of 20 years. The study findings demonstrate the identification of pathogenic GLA variants in 96 family members through cascade genetic testing and the discovery of six previously unreported disease-causing variants in the GLA gene.
Article
Medical Laboratory Technology
Sandra Secchiero, Giovanni B. Fogazzi, Fabio Manoni, MariaGrazia Epifani, Mario Plebani
Summary: Despite the introduction of automated systems, microscopy remains the gold standard for urinary sediment analysis. The EQA program in Italy aims to improve identification of urine particles and their clinical significance, encouraging laboratory specialists to correlate urinary findings with other data and clinical history.
CLINICAL CHEMISTRY AND LABORATORY MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Medical Laboratory Technology
Sandra Secchiero, Giovanni B. Fogazzi, Fabio Manoni, MariaGrazia Epifani, Mario Plebani
Summary: The analysis of the EQA Italian program from 2001 to date shows high correct identification rates for urinary sediment particles, as well as high rates for clinical associations, but lower rates for clinical case diagnoses by participants.
CLINICAL CHEMISTRY AND LABORATORY MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Urology & Nephrology
Jenni Lane, Rahul Bhome, Bhaskar Somani
Summary: The study found that the number and cost of urology litigation claims in the UK NHS have been increasing year on year. It emphasizes the need for continuous improvement in patient care, surgical training, counseling, informed consent, and early management of complications. The best approach to address these issues is a combination of strict adherence to surgical guidelines and implementation of the national 'Getting it right first time' initiative.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Evan Patrick, Van Butsic, Matthew D. Potts
Summary: International environmental initiatives have prompted countries to prioritize the management and restoration of forest landscapes. Guatemala has implemented forestry incentives to promote forest restoration and management, with successful results. A study evaluated over 16,000 projects and found that smallholder projects reduced forest loss, while industrial timber owner projects led to increased forest cover.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mingzhen Zhang, Hyunbum Jang, Zhigang Li, David B. Sacks, Ruth Nussinov
Summary: In the presence of 14-3-3, the interaction with B-Raf stabilizes the RBD-CRD-KD interaction, interfering with the KD dimerization. The release of RBD-CRD promotes KD fluctuations and reorientation for dimerization, suggesting a mechanism where one KD monomer is donated by 14-3-3-free B-Raf KD and the other by 14-3-3-bound KD.
Editorial Material
Medical Laboratory Technology
M. Sue Kirkman, David B. Sacks
CLINICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Editorial Material
Medical Laboratory Technology
Christopher Farnsworth, Zhen Zhao, Fred Apple, Paul Collinson, Mari L. DeMarco, Ann Gronowski, David B. Sacks, Yusheng Zhu
CLINICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Louise Thines, Laetitia Gorisse, Zhigang Li, Samar Sayedyahossein, David B. Sacks
Summary: The Hippo signaling pathway regulates tissue growth and cell fate, and calmodulin has been identified to promote Hippo signaling by directly interacting with LATS1 and YAP, which activates the Hippo kinase cascade and inhibits YAP activity.
JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Cell Biology
Louise Thines, Zhigang Li, David B. Sacks
Summary: This study reveals a novel mechanism by which MET-catalyzed phosphorylation of IQGAP1 regulates its interaction with SH2-containing proteins, providing new insights into how IQGAP1 coordinates intracellular signaling.
Article
Medical Laboratory Technology
Eric S. Kilpatrick, Alexandra E. Butler, Stephen L. Atkin, David B. Sacks
Summary: Currently, there are no authoritative guidelines for the analytical performance specification (APS) of blood BOHB testing. This study establishes pragmatic APSs based on existing DKA BOHB diagnostic thresholds and recommended rates of fall in BOHB concentrations during DKA treatment. The reliable tracking of changes in BOHB during DKA treatment is the main driver for the requirement of analytical performance.
CLINICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Editorial Material
Medical Laboratory Technology
Anders H. Berg, David B. Sacks
CLINICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Review
Cell Biology
Louise Thines, Francis J. J. Roushar, Andrew C. C. Hedman, David B. B. Sacks
Summary: The scaffold protein IQGAP1 assembles complexes with multiple signaling proteins to influence biological functions. It interacts with cell surface receptors, modulating their expression, activation, and trafficking. IQGAP1 also links extracellular stimuli to intracellular outcomes by scaffolding signaling proteins downstream of activated receptors. This receptor:IQGAP1 crosstalk has pathological implications and contributes to diseases like diabetes, macular degeneration, and carcinogenesis.
JOURNAL OF CELL BIOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Andrea M. Yeung, Jingtong Huang, Ambarish Pandey, Ibrahim A. Hashim, David Kerr, Rodica Pop-Busui, Connie M. Rhee, Viral N. Shah, Lia Bally, Antoni Bayes-Genis, Yong Mong Bee, Richard Bergenstal, Javed Butler, G. Alexander Fleming, Gregory Gilbert, Stephen J. Greene, Mikhail N. Kosiborod, Lawrence A. Leiter, Boris Mankovsky, Thomas W. Martens, Chantal Mathieu, Viswanathan Mohan, Kershaw Patel, Anne Peters, Eun-Jung Rhee, Giuseppe M. C. Rosano, David B. Sacks, Yader Sandoval, Jane Jeffrie Seley, Oliver Schnell, Guillermo Umpierrez, Kayo Waki, Eugene E. Wright Jr, Alan H. B. Wu, David C. Klonoff
Summary: The Diabetes Technology Society assembled a panel of clinician experts to review the current evidence on biomarker screening of people with diabetes for heart failure and provide recommendations for diagnosis and management to prevent disease progression.
PROGRESS IN CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES
(2023)
Article
Medical Laboratory Technology
Wei Wei Pang, Stefanie N. Hinkle, Jing Wu, Paulina Stallcup, Michael Y. Tsai, David B. Sacks, Cuilin Zhang
Summary: This study investigated the concentrations of glycated albumin (GA) during pregnancy among pregnant women of diverse race/ethnicity. The results showed that plasma GA concentrations stayed relatively constant over pregnancy, decreasing only in late pregnancy, among individuals who were normoglycemic before pregnancy. GA concentrations were inversely related to pre-pregnancy body mass index (ppBMI) and suboptimal lipid profiles, but did not appear to be a sensitive marker for glucose metabolism in pregnancy.
CLINICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Medical Laboratory Technology
David B. Sacks, Mark Arnold, George L. Bakris, David E. Bruns, Andrea R. Horvath, Ake Lernmark, Boyd E. Metzger, David M. Nathan, M. Sue Kirkman
Summary: This passage discusses the use of laboratory tests in the diagnosis and management of diabetes mellitus, and provides evidence-based recommendations for laboratory analysis in screening, diagnosis, or monitoring of diabetes.
CLINICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
David B. Sacks, Mark Arnold, George L. Bakris, David E. Bruns, Andrea R. Horvath, Ake Lernmark, Boyd E. Metzger, David M. Nathan, M. Sue Kirkman
Summary: This article provides evidence-based recommendations for laboratory analysis in patients with diabetes, including diagnostic methods, monitoring of glycemic control, and measurement of other related markers. The recommendations are based on published data or expert consensus.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Andre Pascal Kengne, Tandi E. Matsha, David B. Sacks, Annalise E. Zemlin, Rajiv T. Erasmus, Anne E. Sumner
Summary: This study demonstrates the opposite correlations of HbA1c and GA with BMI in an African population. Improving the detection of dysglycaemia by combining HbA1c and GA has important implications for diabetes risk screening.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Swetha Parvathaneni, Zhigang Li, David B. Sacks
Summary: The study demonstrates that calcium modulates MAPK activity at least partly via KSR1, by showing that calmodulin binds directly to KSR1 and is required for their association, ultimately affecting ERK activation and KSR1 translocation in response to EGF.
JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Andrew C. Hedman, Zhigang Li, Laetitia Gorisse, Swetha Parvathaneni, Chase J. Morgan, David B. Sacks
Summary: AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) is crucial in maintaining cellular energy homeostasis through regulating catabolic and anabolic pathways, with IQGAP1 identified as a novel regulator of AMPK signaling. Lack of IQGAP1 leads to impaired AMPK activation and metabolic dysregulation, highlighting the importance of the functional interplay between IQGAP1 and AMPK.
JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY
(2021)