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- High-protein diets: Are they safe? - Mayo Clinic
In general, high-protein diets help with short-term weight loss by making you feel fuller But if you follow a high-protein diet for a long time, there are some health issues that may come up And researchers are still studying the long-term risks of high-protein diets that limit carbohydrates
- C-reactive protein test - Mayo Clinic
C-reactive protein, also called CRP, is a protein made by the liver The level of CRP increases when there's inflammation in the body A simple blood test can check your C-reactive protein level A high-sensitivity C-reactive protein test, also called hs-CRP test, is more sensitive than a standard C
- Protein in urine (proteinuria) Causes - Mayo Clinic
Protein in urine — also called proteinuria (pro-tee-NU-ree-uh) — is an excess of bloodborne proteins in urine Protein is one of the substances measured in a lab test to analyze the contents of urine (urinalysis)
- High blood protein Causes - Mayo Clinic
What does it mean if you have high blood proteins? Learn about the role proteins play in your body and the possible causes of this blood test result
- Protein in urine (proteinuria) Causes - Mayo Clinic
Your kidneys filter waste products from your blood while keeping what your body needs — including proteins However, some diseases and conditions allow proteins to pass through the filters of your kidneys, causing protein in urine Conditions that can cause a temporary rise in the levels of protein in urine, but don't necessarily indicate kidney damage, include:
- Protein in urine (proteinuria) When to see a doctor - Mayo Clinic
Symptoms Protein in urine (proteinuria) When to see a doctor By Mayo Clinic Staff If a urine test reveals protein in your urine, your health care provider may ask you to have more testing done Because protein in urine can be temporary, you may need to repeat a urine test first thing in the morning or a few days later
- Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) blood test - Mayo Clinic
Overview An alkaline phosphatase blood test is a simple test to check the health of your bones, liver or other parts of your body Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) is a type of protein called an enzyme It's made mostly in the liver and bones But it's also found in the kidneys and intestines During pregnancy, the organ that forms to help feed and give oxygen to the baby also makes ALP That organ
- New FDA-approved blood tests for diagnosing Alzheimers disease
A simple blood test done in a doctor's office can help to diagnose Alzheimer's disease Find out who can have the test, and how accurate results are
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