When liver damage occurs, its detoxification mechanism does not effectively function.The result is a buildup of toxins and byproducts in the blood, including ammonia. Elevated levels of ammonia can be caused by cirrhosis, alcoholism or liver damage caused by hepatitis.High ammonia levels can have...
A review of the treatment technology for reclaimed water, with a critical discussion, can be found in the literature (Xu et al.2016). Generally, such techniques are applicable as: biological nitrification, denitrification, ammonia stripping, ionic exchange, biological phosphorus removal, coagulation, ...
Ammonia levels should be 0 (you don’t want to see levels of 0.25; any higher, and you’re risking your Koi’s life). Nitrates should be at about 20 to 60 ppm. Nitrites can be less than 0.25 ppm but really should be at 0. How to Make My Koi Fish Grow Faster As long as you...
How is it that I am in day 10 and ammonia levels have come down only minimally? I would think the addition of the bacteria would almost immediately eradicate ammonia because the bottle says after adding the bacteria, fish can be added immediately. Your thoughts? Ian Sterlingsays: January 27...
Kidney stones are crystal like hard substances formed within the urinary system, which are often scientifically termed as Nephrolithasis. These stones are formed due to decrease in urine volume or accumulation of unwanted toxic substances. Dehydration is the major cause of occurrence of kidney stones...
One study3found that early adopters of AI in supply chain management saw a decrease in logistics costs of 15 percent, an increase in inventory levels of 35 percent, and a boost in service levels of 65 percent. Some examples of AI’s usage to reduce supply chain wastage include: ...
Domesticated goldfish that live in outdoor ponds hibernate to get through the winter. They float at the bottom of the pond below the winter ice in a state of reduced metabolic activity. The greatest danger to them is the accumulation of ammonia in the water from their own waste and decaying...
Aceglutamide can improve neuronal metabolism and maintain good stress function. It also reduces blood ammonia levels. What are the indications? Aceglutamide is mainly used for coma caused by traumatic brain injury, hepatic coma, hemiplegia, high-level paraplegia, sequelae of poliomyelitis, neurogenic ...
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