Dear Dr. Roach: Last summer, a city policeman came to my door. My doctor had been unable to contact me with the results of a recent blood test and called the police. The policeman handed me a card ...
High levels of a waste product called creatinine in your blood can be a sign of kidney disease, according to MedlinePlus. Your healthcare provider may recommend certain diet changes to support healthy ...
An elevation of a creatinine level above the laboratory's preset upper limit (adjusted for age and height in pediatric patients) suggests renal insufficiency. Elevated creatinine levels are not a ...
Background: The aim of this study is to evaluate the association between acute serum creatinine changes in acute renal failure (ARF), before specialized treatment begins, and in-hospital mortality, ...
Although they share similar names, creatine and creatinine are two distinct compounds. Creatine is a naturally occurring substance in your brain and muscle tissue that gives your muscles energy.