Inflammatory disorders

YKL-40 is marker of mortality in hospitalized patients

(HealthDay)—For patients admitted to the hospital, the inflammatory biomarker YKL-40 is a strong predictor of mortality, regardless of diagnosis, according to a study published online Nov. 12 in the Journal of Internal ...

Alzheimer's disease & dementia

Alzheimer's leaves clues in blood

Alzheimer researchers in Spain have taken a step closer to finding a blood test to help in the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease.

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