Blood urea nitrogen levels of a least 19.5 mmol/L served as an indicator of disease severity and prognosis. In patients with antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis (AAV), ...

Abnormally high or low blood urea nitrogen levels were linked to increased risks for all-cause and cardiovascular mortality among individuals with hyperlipidemia. Abnormally high or low blood urea ...

Understanding your creatinine levels is important for monitoring kidney function. When you go for your yearly check-up, you’ll likely have a routine blood test for creatinine. In some cases, your ...

In mildly injured kidneys, however, in which BUN and Cr levels were only four to five times higher than normal, the transport and retention of gold nanoparticles couldn't be predicted by those tests.

Human kidneys process substantial amounts of blood daily, maintaining chemical balance essential for survival. These fist-sized organs filter toxins, regulate blood pressure, produce vital hormones, ...

University of Texas at Dallas researchers are studying how the movement and elimination of nanoparticles through the kidney are affected by kidney damage. The recently found that X-rays of the kidneys ...

We're often told to eat a balanced diet full of fruit and vegetables, but some people opt out and eliminate almost all plant-based foods in favor of meat. Being a carnivore goes against the grain, ...

Your doctor may order a creatinine test to assess the health of your kidneys. A high creatinine level could be a sign of an issue such as chronic kidney disease (CKD). Creatinine is a waste product ...