Kidney Function Tests
The physiological functions of the kidney, the structure of the nephron, and the importance of kidney function tests. Discover the routine tests used, including serum creatinine, creatinine clearance, and serum urea, and how they can confirm diagnoses, determine disease severity, and monitor treatme
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Laboratory Training
Kidneys play a vital role in the body by filtering waste and maintaining fluid balance. Learn about the structure of kidneys, nephron function, and the importance of blood urea and serum creatinine tests in assessing kidney health. Discover how factors like protein intake and medical conditions affe
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Understanding Renal Function Tests and Kidney Health
Renal function tests are essential for diagnosing and monitoring kidney health. These tests assess functions like glomerular filtration, tubular reabsorption, and endocrine functions of the kidneys. Common indicators include serum urea, creatinine levels, and more. It's crucial to evaluate renal fun
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Understanding Kidney Function and Laboratory Tests
This article delves into the structure and function of the kidneys, specifically focusing on nephrons and the implications of nephron loss. It also discusses the importance of blood urea and serum creatinine tests in evaluating kidney function, highlighting the differences between the two and their
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Digoxin Pharmacokinetics and Clinical Considerations
This presentation covers the pharmacokinetic parameters, dosing guidelines, therapeutic and toxic concentrations, and factors affecting digoxin clearance and distribution. It explores how digoxin clearance is linked to creatinine clearance, usual dosing regimens for adult patients, and disease state
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Understanding Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) Criteria and Case Scenarios
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) criteria according to KDIGO 2012 and AKIN 2008 definitions are discussed, emphasizing the importance of creatinine elevation and baseline values. Two case scenarios illustrate how to determine AKI based on creatinine levels and baseline values in patients. AKI diagnosis is
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Case Study of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) in a 5-Year-Old Female Patient
A case study on a 5-year-old female patient admitted with symptoms of pain in the right ear, neck, vomiting, and fever. The patient initially sought treatment for ear pain at another hospital before becoming unconscious and being brought to a civil hospital. Biochemistry results revealed abnormaliti
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Comprehensive Testing Recommendations for Pre-Gestational Diabetes Management by Dr. Donna D. Johnson, MD
Routine prenatal labs, including screening for asymptomatic bacteriuria, hemoglobin A1C, basic tests like BMP and TSH, and frequency of tests such as HbA1C, home glucose monitoring, urine ketones, and serum creatinine are crucial for managing pre-gestational diabetes. Additional assessments like dil
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Renal Function Monitoring in the PROUD Study: Truvada Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Trial
Renal function in the PROUD study, a pragmatic open-label randomized trial of Truvada as pre-exposure prophylaxis, was monitored closely. No significant safety concerns were found, with similar renal adverse events between the placebo and Truvada groups. Regular monitoring included baseline serum cr
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Understanding Normal Reference Range and Descriptive Statistics in Medicine
The concept of normal reference range in medicine, determined by collecting data from a population, helps predict intervals where values are expected to fall. Descriptive statistics like mean, variance, skewness, and kurtosis provide insights into data distributions. Methods for calculating referenc
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Oral PrEP Guidelines for Kidney Function Monitoring
Guidelines for Oral PrEP eligibility criteria, kidney function monitoring during initiation and follow-up visits, recommendations for starting and stopping Oral PrEP based on different populations, and included groups. Emphasis on kidney health and regular creatinine clearance evaluation. Effective
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