Although it’s commonly recommended to test for albuminuria in people with diabetes or high blood pressure, testing is often ...

Washington, DC (Tuesday, June 24, 2008) — Healthy individuals with higher levels of albumin excretion, even levels considered normal, are at increased risk of developing hypertension (high blood ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . In this video, George L. Bakris, MD, a professor of medicine and the director of the American Heart ...

Urine serves as an ideal source of biomarkers since it can be collected through non-invasive methods, enabling the temporal monitoring of patient conditions. Moreover, urine often reflects ...

Higher levels of the key blood protein albumin might help explain why blacks are at elevated heart risk compared to whites, a new study suggests. Elevated levels of albumin in urine-based tests are ...

A toilet-cleaning pod that doubles as a kidney disease screening device has been shortlisted as a global finalist in the ...

A new study reveals that higher concentrations of a specific protein in urine could be a predictor for developing dementia.

Diabetes-related nephropathy is a potential complication of diabetes. Tests to help screen for nephropathy include urine protein tests, imaging tests, kidney biopsy, and glomerular filtration rate. A ...

The A/G ratio test measures albumin and globulin levels in your blood. You may need to fast for up to 12 hours before getting the test. If you have a low A/G ratio, it may be a sign of liver disease ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Patients had a mean change in albumin levels of 0.33 g/dL after 6 months of nutrition therapy. In addition, 82% ...