Proteinuria: If more than a trace amount of protein is found in the urine, you should do a urine protein:creatinine (UPC) ratio to determine how significant it is. Significance to some extent is related to the stage of kidney disease: for dogs with normal kidney function (creatinine < 1.5...
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I know diagnosis of renal stone disease involves a medical history, physical examination, laboratory evaluation, and imaging tests. I know this because my doctor was suspicious kidney stones are my problem. That is why he wanted to determine if I had a history of kidney stones. Now he said ...
Optimal testosterone levels may support healthy mood, libido, body composition, and cardiovascular wellness. You may wish to discuss with your doctor the use of supplements such as DHEA and pregnenolone. Speak to your physician to determine whether prescription testosterone may also be helpful for you...
The authors stated that prospective studies are needed to determine the temporal relationship of these changes in relation to the emergence of neuropathic pain. The use of autonomic nervous system function testing for cardiovagal innervation has clinical data supporting its use. It is the only way ...
Intraoperative Blood Loss and Patient and Graft Survival in Orthotopic Liver Transplantation: Their Relationship to Clinical and Laboratory Data We reviewed the records of 83 patients who underwent 100 orthotopic liver transplantations in order to determine the following: (1) the methods to predict .....
kidneybiopsyIntroduction. Bleeding is one of the most feared risks from a renal biopsy. To determine this risk, a clotting screen is performed prior to the biopsy to identify any coagulation abnormalities. In addition, concerns exist with respect to bleeding from platelet dysfunction and the ...
If your kidneys are functioning normally, creatinine will be excreted from the body in urine. If the kidneys are impaired, creatinine cannot be excreted as effectively and will begin to accumulate in the bloodstream. Two different creatinine tests are used to determine the levels in your urine an...
To determine whether the FI-CSHA scores and the FI-LAB scores were linearly related, the FI-CSHA scores were plotted as a function of the FI-LAB scores (Figure 2). The average FI-LAB scores increased as the FI-CSHA increased; this relationship was a very good fit to a straight line...
This antigen lateral flow fluorescence test is used to help couples determine their chances of conceiving naturally, or decide on the appropriate course of medical intervention for fertility issues. Can Fluorescence Immunity Fertility Test Assess Fertility In Both Men And Women? While Fluorescence ...