Abstract: The present invention provides a method for diagnosing or detecting colorectal cancer in a subject, the method comprising determining the presence and/or level of biomarkers selected from IL-8, IGFBP2, MAC2BP, M2PK, IL-13, DKK-3, EpCam, MIP1?, TGF?1, and TIMP-1. The invention also relates to diagnostic kits comprising reagents for determining the presence and/or level of the biomarkers and methods of detecting or diagnosing colorectal cancer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for diagnosing or detecting colorectal cancer in a subject, the method comprising determining the presence and/or level of biomarkers selected from IL-8, IGFBP2, MAC2BP, M2PK, IL-13, DKK-3, EpCam, MIP1?, TGF?1, and TIMP-1. The invention also relates to diagnostic kits comprising reagents for determining the presence and/or level of the biomarkers and methods of detecting or diagnosing colorectal cancer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for diagnosing or detecting colorectal cancer in a subject, the method comprising determining the presence and/or level of biomarkers selected from IL-8, IGFBP2, MAC2BP, M2PK, IL-13, DKK-3, EpCam, MIP1?, TGF?1, and TIMP-1. The invention also relates to diagnostic kits comprising reagents for determining the presence and/or level of the biomarkers and methods of detecting or diagnosing colorectal cancer.

Abstract: A packaging system for a bioelectrical stimulating and recording electrode is provided. The system includes a semi-porous protective container in which the electrode is housed. A conductive biocompatible and bioresorbable liquid partially fills the container in order for the electrode housed therein to be coated by the liquid. While the preferred conductive liquid is glycerol, other liquids may be chosen for practicing the invention.

Abstract: A generally semi-elliptical shaped wafer of a light weight material having upper and lower surfaces that may be pressure gripped between the bracket supporting teeth of an orthodontic patient, with the material being one that permanently deforms when substantial pressure is applied thereto, and as a result each wafer when subjected to such gripping having impressions formed therein that record the relative positions of the brackets and the teeth associated therewith. By using the wafers successively on patient visits to an orthodontist, a permanent record is maintained of the progress being made in straightening and aligning the teeth of each patient, or other corrective orthodontic work. In addition, the impressions of the brackets on the wafer indicate to the orthodontist the extent to which the arch wire must be bent or deformed to exert a desired force on the teeth for further corrective procedures.