Bi-Directional Axial Transmission measurements applied in a clinical environment.

Accurate measurement of cortical bone parameters may improve fracture risk assessment and help clinicians on the best treatment strategy. Patients at risk of fracture are currently detected using the current X-Ray gold standard DXA (Dual XRay Absorptiometry). Different alternatives, such as 3D X-Rays, Magnetic Resonance Imaging or Quantitative Ultrasound (QUS) devices, have been proposed, the latter having advantages of being portable and sensitive to mechanical and geometrical properties.

Stability of 12 T-helper cell-associated cytokines in human serum under different pre-analytical conditions.

Cytokines are soluble and readily analyzed signaling molecules which reveal vital cues about the state of the immune system. As such, they serve in diagnosis and monitoring of immune-related disorders, where strictly controlled handling of the samples including storage and freeze/thawing procedures are required. In basic research and clinical trials, human serum samples can be left for long-term storage before processing.