The need for dialysis depends on symptoms, the cause of the problem, and overall kidney function, not just one lab result ...

When you get a blood test, one of the things your doctor might check is your creatinine level. Creatinine is a waste product that comes from the normal wear and tear of muscles. Your kidneys are in ...

Kidney stones are a major public health concern, and their prevalence has increased significantly in recent decades. While urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio (UACR) is a recognized marker for kidney ...

ABSTRACT: Background: Malaria is the leading cause of hospital admission in Africa and constitutes the greatest disease burden in the region. More than one hundred nations are affected worldwide with ...

There are few population-based studies of renal dysfunction and none conducted in developing countries. In the present study the prevalence and predictors of elevated serum creatinine levels (SCr > or ...

Introduction: Previous studies have found that depressive patients tend to have low levels of creatinine; however, the extent to which creatinine levels are associated with depression has been poorly ...

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, ...

Background: The serum albumin creatinine ratio (sACR) has been established as a potential indicator for heart disease, however, its relationship with prognosis in intensive care unit (ICU) patients ...

Pre-kidney transplant high creatinine levels in patients on peritoneal dialysis increases the risk for delayed graft function and, among those aged 50 year or older, death-censored graft loss.