Red blood cells (RBC) can be present in urine even when they are not visible to a person. Also known as hematuria, RBC in urine can indicate an infection, kidney disease, and other health conditions.

Urine is usually clear and light yellow in color, but cloudy urine may be hazy or milky looking. Dehydration, an infection, and certain health conditions can all cause cloudy urine (pee). It may also ...

Urine microscopy is an important adjunct to the urinalysis. The findings of cells, casts or crystals can aid in urinalysis interpretation and in making a more accurate diagnosis. Since the formed ...

Lipids are a fundamental class of organic molecules implicated in a wide range of biological processes related to their structural diversity, and based on this can be broadly classified into five ...

A speaker highlighted key advances in lipid treatment in 2024. Topics included triglyceride and lipoprotein(a) management as well as another setback to the “HDL hypothesis.” In 2024 ...

Chronic urticaria (CU) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease mainly mediated by mast cells. Lipids exert essential functions in biological processes; however, the role of lipids in CU remains unclear ...

Pink or red pee could mean there’s blood in it (hematuria), which might be a sign of a serious health problem. If that happens, see a healthcare provider. Healthy urine is typically pale yellow and ...

Not just colour, experts suggest it is equally necessary to ensure your urine is plain and clear, without any bubbles. According to functional medicine practitioner Dr Shirley Koeh, if it’s the first ...

Incontinence is defined as the involuntary leakage of urine from the bladder. Incontinence can affect both men and women in any age group but is more common in women and the elderly. As the population ...

Lipid peroxides are oxidative degradation products of lipids, generated by a free radical chain reaction. Because of their abundance of reactive hydrogens, polyunsaturated fatty acids are highly ...

LNPs are solid or semi-solid particles at room temperature. They are composed of a lipid core stabilized by surfactants or other agents. This lipid core provides a hydrophobic environment ideal for ...