UBI gets cash boost Nov 10, 2009
In addition to blood glucose tests, Universal Biosensors has developed other point-of-care blood tests from its technology platform including dry immunoassays such as a C-reactive protein test which may be used to assist in the diagnosis and management of inflammatory conditions, and a D-Dimer test for helping to manage blood-clot based conditions. egreenblat@theage. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Clotting In Veins Close To Skin May Be Associated With More Dangerous Deep-vein Blood Clots Jul 22, 2009
Laboratory tests included D-dimer levels, a measure of protein fragments that tends to be elevated in patients with deep vein thrombosis ... "In all patients with deep vein thrombosis, the superficial vein thrombosis was located on the lower leg and the D-dimer findings were positive.". (Science Daily)
Older Men More Likely Than Women To Die After Pneumonia May 1, 2009
The researchers measured blood levels of inflammatory indicators, including tumor necrosis factor (TNF) and interleukins 6 and 10, coagulation indicators including Factor IX, and fibrinolysis indicators including D-dimer concentrations. They found patterns in these biomarkers that suggest men generate a stronger inflammatory and coagulation response and, perhaps, break up blood clots more quickly than women in response to infection. (Science Daily)
Deep vein thrombosis Feb 19, 2009
One test which measures the levels of a by-product of clotting material called D-dimer is commonly used. If the doctor suspects a DVT he will usually request an urgent ultrasound and order blood tests. (BBC News -- Health)
Summary for Patients Feb 17, 2009
Their method used information from the patient's history, examination, and a blood test for clotting (called D-dimer). They used an in-office D-dimer test that provided results in a few minutes ... The doctors asked the patient about factors related to blood clots, examined the patient, and did the D-dimer test. (Annals of Internal Medicine)
