Detecting Arthritis before Joint Damage

Dr. Aziz Ghahary (Plastic Surgery), along with Dr. Ruhangiz Kilani (Plastic Surgery) and
Dr. Walter Maksymowych (U. Alberta) have developed a diagnostic test called JointStat that provides early detection of arthritis prior to joint damage.

Inflammed cells at the joint specifically secrete the protein 14-3-3η into the blood which can be detected by the JointStat test.

Details in the story: Media Planet- Personal Health News

posted : 2015-July-27