Revolutionizing depression diagnosis: earwax analysis for cortisol and beyond

Bioanalysis. 2024;16(10):429-430. doi: 10.4155/bio-2023-0240. Epub 2024 Feb 28.

Authors

Shahzaib Samad¹, Bilqees Baloch², Muhammad Abdul Qadeer¹

Affiliations

¹ Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Rafiqi H J Shaheed Road, Karachi, 75510, Pakistan.
² Ziauddin Medical College, 4/B, Shahrah-e-Ghalib, Block 6, Clifton Karachi, Sindh, 75600, Pakistan.

PMID: 38415689
PMCID: PMC11216613 (available on 2025-02-28)
DOI: 10.4155/bio-2023-0240

No abstract available

Keywords: cerumen; cortisol; depression; diagnosis; earwax; invention; non-invasive.

Publication types

Editorial

MeSH terms

Cerumen / chemistry
Depression* / diagnosis
Depression* / metabolism
Humans
Hydrocortisone* / analysis

Substances

Hydrocortisone