Rockport Beach is the only beach in Texas certified by the Clean Beaches Council in Washington D.C. This certification is like receiving the Good Housekeeping seal of approval.
Proteinuria can be caused by a number of conditions or disorders of the kidney including: Damage to the kidneys from certain drugs or toxins such as heavy metals. Glomerulonephritis (inflammation of the filtering structures of the kidneys) Kidney infection (pyelonephritis) or inflammation.
Hypoalbuminemia: Malnutrition versus Inflammatory Response. Low serum albumin, a level less 3.4-3.5 g/dL, is most frequent in the elderly who are institutionalized and in those with advanced stages of a disease (i.e. terminal cancer). Low serum albumin can be a predictor of mortality. For every 10 g/L decrease in serum albumin level, mortality increases by 137% and morbidity by 89%. No wonder when physicians see a low albumin, they often ask for a dietary consult. Hypoalbuminemia can be caused by various conditions, including nephrotic syndrome, hepatic cirrhosis, heart failure, and malnutrition; however, most cases of hypoalbuminemia are caused by acute and chronic inflammatory responses.