Creatinine is essentially a metabolite of creatine phosphate, a compound that acts as a source of energy in muscle. In other words, creatinine is a waste product generated from the normal wear and ...

A study at the San Francisco VA Medical Center (SFVAMC) has found that a test of kidney function that measures blood levels of cystatin C—a protein produced by most cells in the body—is a far more ...

A urine protein-creatinine ratio (UPCR) test looks for high levels of protein in your urine, which can happen in kidney disease. Results that are higher than average may be a sign of a kidney-related ...

The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) has released recommendations for the prevention of contrast induced nephropathy (CIN) -- potentially fatal kidney damage that can ...

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