The normal ratio of BUN to creatinine is between 10:1 and 20:1. Typically, normal BUN and creatinine levels will result in a normal BUN/creatinine ratio, and changes in only one or the other value will result in an abnormal BUN creatinine ratio. However, elevated BUN and creatinine values...
Our findings revealed a high rate of ED, and the causes of ED were similar to those among patients who received ATRA-based therapy. Increased creatinine level was the most powerful predictor, and an ECOG score greater than 2 was another strong prognostic factor for all four types of ED.Jin...
Usually, neither acute nor chronic kidney failure by itself is painful. Kidney failure means severe impairment of the kidney function, but, at least in the early stage, there is no severe physical damage and hence no pain. Symptoms of kidney failure may include increased or decreased urination,...
In recent decades there has been a growing concern about animal stress on intensive pig farms due to the undesirable consequences that stress produces in the normal physiology of pigs and its effects on their welfare and general productive performance. This review analyses the most important types ...
Ascites develops because of a combination of two factors: increased pressure in the vein system that carries blood from the stomach, intestines, and spleen to the liver (portal hypertension) and a low level of the protein albumin in the blood (hypoalbuminemia). Albumin, which is the ...
In this study, our primary focus was on modifiable risk factors associated with an increased risk of premature mortality. Marital status was categorized as married and non-married. The alcohol, opium, and tobacco variables were defined as the use of the substance at least once a week for 6 ...
Wet days are typically due to an increased level ofestrogen hormoneswhich leads to cervical fluids secretion. Wet days also indicatefertile periods. Although some women may be concerned about their vaginal wetness, in fact, it’svaginal drynessthat tends to be a cause for concern. Vaginal dryness...
Creatinine has been found to be a fairly reliable indicator of kidney function. As the kidneys become impaired the creatinine level in the blood will rise. Normal levels of creatinine in the blood vary from gender and age of the individual. The Stages of Dementia: Alzheimer's Disease and ...
As the kidneys become impaired the creatinine level in the blood will rise. Normal levels of creatinine in the blood vary from gender and age of the individual. Cupping Therapy Cupping therapy is a form of traditional Chinese medicine that aims to improve the flow of qi (energy) in the ...
In addition to helping glucose enter the cells, insulin is also important in tightly regulating the level of glucose in the blood. After a meal, the blood glucose level rises. In response to the increased glucose level, the pancreas normally releases more insulin into the bloodstream to help ...