Glomerulonephritis: Treatments Inflammation of the glomeruli. Most often, it is caused by an autoimmune disease, but it can also result from infection.…
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Gerota’s Fascia A fibrous envelope of tissue that surrounds the kidney. Also called Gerota’s capsule and renal fascia. Related terms: Gerota fascia,…
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Folic Acid (Folate) A member of the vitamin B family. It is present in the liver and kidney and is found in…
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Comprehensive Metabolic Panels The comprehensive metabolic panel, or chemical screen, is a panel of 14 which serves as an initial broad medical…
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Basic Metabolic Panels The basic metabolic panel (BMP) is a group of tests that measures different chemicals in the . These tests…
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Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome (APS): Symptoms
by explainingmedicine June 13, 2016Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome (APS): Symptoms (APS) is an . are a type of . They usually help defend the body against infections.…
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Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS): Tests
by explainingmedicine June 13, 2016Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS): Tests ARDS, or , is a lung condition that leads to low levels in the . ARDS…
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Xulane (see Ethinyl Estradiol/Norelgestromin (Absorbed through the skin))
by explainingmedicine June 8, 2016Norelgestromin and ethinyl estradiol combination contraceptive skin patch is used to prevent pregnancy. Hormones from the patch are absorbed through your skin…