Ashraf Ibrahim, PhD, and members of his lab at The Lundquist Institute. Mucormycosis, sometimes called “black fungus,” is a fast-moving infection caused by Mucorales fungi and can be deadly in up to ...

Dallas, TX - Albumin in the urine at levels lower than those conventionally used to define microalbuminuria may be a risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) even in patients without diabetes or ...

( NewsNation) — The most prevalent blood protein in the body could prevent a rare but deadly fungal infection. A new study ...

While rare, the fungal infection mucormycosis can be fatal. It tends to impact individuals who are immunocompromised or who have diabetes. This fungus can grow into blood vessels, destroying tissue, ...

Albumin replacement therapy targeting serum levels ≥ 3.0 g/dL does not improve 90-day survival in patients with septic shock in the emergency department, a trial shows.

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% ...

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 ...

Scientists have uncovered a surprising new hero in the fight against one of the world’s deadliest fungal infections: albumin, the most abundant protein in human blood. In a major international study, ...

Albumin is a major prognostic factor for patients with advanced liver disease, dependent on its concentration and biological activity. This study aimed to improve the method of active albumin ...