A new gene-editing technique known as PERT has shown the ability to correct a wide range of disorders caused by “nonsense” mutations, including forms that interfere with haemoglobin production. The ...

One of the most widely used tools for diagnosing and monitoring diabetes is the glycated haemoglobin test, commonly known as HbA1c. This test measures the percentage of haemoglobin in the blood that ...

A new evidence-based viewpoint published online in Lancet Regional Health: Southeast Asia highlights that the widely used glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) test, as available in India, may not accurately ...

India’s over-reliance on glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) test alone for diagnosing and monitoring type-2 diabetes could result in underdiagnosis, delayed treatment and avoidable complications for ...