Could Global Warming Increase the Incidence of Kidney Stones? Jul 16, 2008
Most stones form from minerals deposited in the two fist-size organs (located in the lower back on each side of the spine) as they filter urea, mineral salts, toxins and other products from the blood; others form from too much (uric) acid in the. Most of the sandlike crystals are tiny enough to exit the kidneys. (Scientific American)
Treat your feet right this summer Jul 13, 2008
Lotions containing urea can also break down calluses and smooth hardened heels. Real Simple product picks: DDF Pedi-Cream, $30, Barielle Total Foot Care Cream, $19. (CNN -- US)
Watermelon May Have Viagra-effect Jul 2, 2008
Arginine also helps the urea cycle by removing ammonia and other toxic compounds from our bodies. Citrulline, the precursor to arginine, is found in higher concentrations in the rind of watermelons than the flesh. (Science Daily)
'Watermelon is nature's Viagra' Jul 2, 2008
Watermelon is nature's Viagra. -Health-Wellness-Lifestyle-The Times of India. (India Times, India)
CCM expects return on equity to double Jun 23, 2008
The group also made a decision to move away from ammonia-based fertilisers to urea-based fertilisers as it costs more to handle and transport ammonia compared with urea. Also urea is easier to get because it is a commodity. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Moving Forward With Ponded Crops Jun 20, 2008
Urea must first be hydrolyzed to ammonium before it is converted to nitrate. If a urease inhibitor was used with urea, then the length of time that it takes for urea to convert to ammonium may be extended 10 to 14 days depending upon the rate of inhibitor used ... Urea is highly water soluble. (Agri-View, WI)
Sick Teen Refuses Treatment, Dies Jun 19, 2008
"You just build up so much urea in your bloodstream that it begins to poison your organs, and the heart is particularly susceptible," Nelson said. Nelson said a catheter would have saved the boy's life. (Fox News)
Teen's death renews scrutiny of faith-healing group Jun 19, 2008
Beagley became unable to urinate, an intensely painful condition that caused his kidneys to stop extracting urea from his bloodstream and triggered heart failure. Nelson said the blockage, which may have been congenital, easily could have been treated. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
WFP may need rice imports for cyclone-hit Myanmar Jun 5, 2008
The FAO may also import chemical fertiliser from Thailand, but urea prices there have doubled in the past six months, he said. (Editing by Ed Davies). (AlertNet)
Hope in the midst of Chinese pollution? May 30, 2008
All other things being equal, the penetration of Globo into a particular market during the years 1965-1999 is associated with a measureable decrease in fertility, especially among households characterized by lower education and wealth ... Urea, a nitrogen-carrying fertilizer, is selling for around $600 a ton, twice the price a year ago, mostly because of a steep run-up in natural-gas prices. (Salon)
Keep Your Feet Fresh: 6 Ways to Avoid Fungus May 27, 2008
Start with a topical agent like urea cream, but you might want to see a doctor if those don t work because you may need oral medication, in which case blood tests will be needed to monitor your liver enzymes. Share. (Fox News)
Truck turnover, spill close Sterling Highway May 25, 2008
FERTILIZER: Urea dissolves in slough; diesel goes into river ... The double rig -- a side-dump tractor pulling a pup trailer -- spilled its load of 48,300 pounds of urea that came from the Agrium plant in Nikiski, according to the DEC. ... Urea is a nitrogen-containing chemical product that is highly soluble, making it a good fertilizer. (Anchorage Daily News)
Sterling Highway should be fully open tonight May 24, 2008
Department of Environmental Conservation spokeswoman Leslie Pearson told KSRM radio that it was carrying 48,300 pounds of urea from the Agrium fertilizer plant. She said all the urea entered the Kenai River at a slough ... Pearson said DEC has no environmental concerns with the urea pellets since they are highly soluble and will dissolve into the river. (Anchorage Daily News)
The gift of a kidney May 20, 2008
To measure kidney failure, you can test for the build up of these waste products blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine in your blood. Mark's creatinine count is currently sitting around 100. (iAfrica.com)
Ready to show some skin? May 17, 2008
Though there's no cure, a daily moisturizer containing urea, glycolic, or lactic acid can soften the bumps; Dover is partial to AmLactin, a lactic acid cream, while Kunin's Dermadoctor KP Duty also has a strong following ... Follow with a cream containing urea, which "eats away at and loosens up the dead skin cells, and makes the skin really smooth and hydrated," says Kathy Fields, an assistant clinical professor of dermatology at the University of CaliforniaSan Francisco ... For a stronger... (MSNBC -- Health)
Underwater Microscope Helps Prevent Shellfish Poisoning Along Gulf Coast Of Texas Apr 17, 2008
28, 2000) Researchers have found that urea from urban and agricultural runoff, generally ignored as a pollutant by environmental agencies, contributes to growth of potentially toxic blooms of a common marine. . (Science Daily)
Toxic fears extend beyond Katrina trailers Apr 8, 2008
At issue is the urea formaldehyde in glue that is used to make plywood and particle board fashioned into furniture, cupboards and floors ... When HUD set the standard, a level that wood-products manufacturers could meet then, urea formaldehyde content in plywood and particleboard dropped sharply, Godish says. (USA Today -- News)
Evidence Lacking On Health Benefits Of Drinking Lots Of Water, According to Review of Literature Apr 4, 2008
A variety of studies reveal that drinking water does have an impact on clearance of various substances by the kidney, including sodium and urea. However, these studies do not indicate any sort of clinical benefit that might result. (Science Daily)
Water myth hard to swallow, experts say Apr 4, 2008
Some studies have shown that water intake affects the rate that kidneys clear salt and urea from the body. But they failed to show any health benefits, the researchers said. (NEWS.com.au)
Ghanaians Drinking Less Water Mar 23, 2008
Giving the medical benefits of water to the body, Dr Addai said in the kidneys water removes wastes such as uric acid; urea and lactic acid; all of which must be dissolved in water. When there isn't sufficient water, those wastes are not effectively removed, which may result in damage to the kidneys. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Here's how to defer dialysis for kidney disease Mar 16, 2008
After she was diagnosed in 2005, her creatinine and urea levels had shot up, indicating that she may need dialysis very soon. We tried every possible thing, but nothing seemed to work, said the patients daughter, Archana Rai. (CNN-IBN)
Indiana companies built toxic trailers given to hurricane victims (2258) Mar 5, 2008
rustcity wrote on Mar 4, 2008 1:26 PM:" What is curious is that these manufacturers continued to make trailers with the formaldehyde problems after the problems had been discovered. Seems like formaldehyde has been a recurrent problem dating back to the '70's with the urea formaldehyde foam insulation. ". Schererville Res wrote on Mar 4, 2008 12:30 PM:" Yes, but as we've seen in the past, doctors can be wrong, and sometimes to the point of causing the death of a peron. The point is, the levels... (Munster Times, IN)
CDC: Toxic Katrina trailers made in Indiana Mar 4, 2008
The phenol varietys tight bonding characteristics make it impervious to water, while the other variety, known as urea formaldehyde, can allow gas to escape if it is not sealed properly, said Paul Jaehrlich, technical services director of the Canadian Plywood Association. Our glues, and this is the same for American plywood, dont emit formaldehyde, Jaehrlich said. (Indianapolis Star)
Whole Foods Market(R) Launches New Premium Body Care(TM) Standard to Help Shoppers Identify and Choose Highest Quality Natural Products Available Mar 1, 2008
e. diazolidinyl urea, DMDM hydantoin) are unacceptable. -- Surfactants -- Used for cleaning, degreasing, emulsifying, conditioning and creating foam, these ingredients often irritate the skin and can remove essential fatty acids. (PR Newswire)
Look who's diggingfor gold in Myanmar Feb 28, 2008
The website also suggests that Krivoshei trades urea and steel imported from Russia ... The source believes Krivoshei is a quick-turnaround specialist "moving upstream from urea and scrap metal trading" ... Head Office: Unit B, 16/F, Li Dong Building, No. 9 Li Yuen Street East, Central, Hong Kong Thailand Bureau: 11/13 Petchkasem Road, , Prachuab Kirikhan, Thailand 77110. (Asia Times Online)
Chlorine Can React With Sweat, Urine At Indoor Swimming Pools Forming Volatile Disinfection Byproducts Feb 25, 2008
The Purdue researchers analyzed swimming pool water for the presence of organic compounds generated when chlorine reacts with creatinine, urea and amino acids, which are contained in human urine and sweat. Measurements have allowed the researchers to hypothesize specifically how the urea, creatinine and several amino acids react with chlorine to produce the disinfection byproducts ... " Their research is concentrating on learning how ultraviolet radiation reacts with organic disinfection... (Science Daily)
* World News Quick Take Feb 23, 2008
It is made from simple ingredients -- fatty acids like those found in vegetable oils, and urea, a waste compound in urine that can be made synthetically. The material would be an asset to industry and might help shed light on the physics of elasticity, wrote Philippe Cordier and colleagues at the Industrial Physics and Chemistry Higher Educational Institution in Paris. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Protein Loss In Urine Predicts Effectiveness Of Hypertension Medication Feb 13, 2008
The kidneys filter urea from the blood. This occurs in the millions of capillaries (very thin blood vessels) which make up a kidney. (Science Daily)
Treadle-powered Water Pumps Help Desert Agriculture Feb 9, 2008
25, 2007) Using current broadcast technology, most nitrogen is lost to the air and water, and rice plants actually use only one bag of urea in three. Urea deep placement (UDP) puts nitrogen near rice roots so. (Science Daily)
Medicis to Present At Merrill Lynch Conference Feb 5, 2008
025%) Gel, BUPHENYL(R) (sodium phenylbutyrate) and AMMONUL(R) (sodium phenylacetate/sodium benzoate), prescription products indicated in the treatment of Urea Cycle Disorder, and the over-the-counter brand ESOTERICA(R). For more information about Medicis, please visit the Company's website at. (Primezone Releases)
Diabetes Makes It Hard For Blood Vessels To Relax Feb 2, 2008
That amino acid, L-arginine, is broken down by the enzyme arginase to urea, which helps the body eliminate toxins resulting from the proteins we eat ... In addition to helping the body turn toxins into urea that can be safely eliminated from the body, arginase also helps in collagen formation and cell proliferation, but too much can be bad. (Science Daily)
Nutrient Management Plans: Here’s State of the State Jan 11, 2008
If the field had 14,000 gallons of liquid dairy manure applied per acre and 50 pounds of commercial urea fertilizer to meet the crop need (instead of all commercial fertilizer) the nutrient cost was only 230 for the 20 acres ... 20 back in June when urea N was valued at 23 cents a pound, phosphate at 23 cents per pound and 13 cents a pound for potassium chloride (0-0-61) ... That manure is worth even more today when urea is still at 23 cents a pound but diammonium phosphate is up four cents a... (Agri-View, WI)
Agrium employees will get federal help Jan 10, 2008
The decision was based on a finding that U.S. imports of anhydrous ammonia and urea did not contribute significantly to loss of jobs at the plant, and that no shift in fertilizer production to a foreign country had occurred. But in a decision signed Tuesday, Labor Department certifying officer Elliott Kushner said Agrium had provided more information, and he determined that increases in fertilizer imports had "contributed importantly to the total or partial separation of workers and to the... (Anchorage Daily News)
ASGE offers guidelines on endoscopic treatment of dyspepsia Dec 22, 2007
Noninvasive testing options for this infection include a blood test, urea breath testing (UBT), and stool antigen. There is growing evidence that patients who are managed with the test-and-treat approach have similar outcomes when compared with those undergoing initial endoscopy. (EurekAlert!)
Agrium begins shutdown of fertilizer plant Dec 7, 2007
The Agrium fertilizer facility in Nikiski produces ammonia and urea, seen in this June 2005 photograph, is closing for good. Agrium begins shutdown of fertilizer plant. (Anchorage Daily News)
Sragen farmers get organic certification support Nov 27, 2007
"Early on, it was difficult to convince farmers here to stop using urea and pesticides," Untung said. On many occasions, Untung told the people of Sragen the residue of agricultural chemicals could persist in the soil for a long time, rendering their land barren. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Synthetic milk tanker seized in Rajpura Nov 23, 2007
As much as 15,000 litres of synthetic milk, made out of urea and other spurious material, was seized today from a tanker at the dhaba, situated on the Rajpura bypass road. After the seizure, Punjab Health Minister Laxmi Kanta Chawla visited the spot and issued a stern warning to those indulging in such acts, saying no one would be spared. (Chandigarh Newsline)
Nano cancer-bombs and mini organs from MIT Nov 20, 2007
The tiny clusters of cells behave much like real livers - they secrete the blood protein albumin, synthesise urea, and produce enzymes that break down drugs and toxins. The mini livers can also survive for up to six weeks, the researchers. (Register)
MIT: 'Micro' livers could aid drug screening Nov 19, 2007
For example, each model organ secretes the blood protein albumin, synthesizes urea, and produces the enzymes necessary to break down drugs and toxins. To predict how close their model tissue is to real liver tissue, which has over 500 different functions, they also evaluated its gene expression profiles, measures of the levels of gene activation in the tissues. (EurekAlert!)
Nations wary of sowing oceans to capture carbon Nov 13, 2007
Serious scientific effort has focused on experiments to sprinkle substances such as iron and urea in the sea to stimulate plankton blooms. As these artificially intense blooms die, in theory they could drag more carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere and down to the sea floor. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
DHS issues new chemical rules Nov 7, 2007
The revised policy means that colleges and universities will not have to report some ordinary laboratory chemicals, such as acetone, urea and carbon monoxide, though they will still be required to report other chemicals that are dangerous if released, mixed with other materials or stolen and converted into weapons. Robin Izzo, associate director of the University's Office of Environmental Health and Safety, said in an email that it is unlikely the University has any COIs above the threshold... (The Daily Princetonian, NJ)
Students' plan for hookah bar no pipe dream Nov 2, 2007
Things like urea are NOT found in shisha and reduce the danger to the Respitory System. We also do not advocate any drug use (excluding tobacco of course), and have minimized the risk of anyone "tampering" with the hookahs. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
What's in furniture? It's enough to make you sick. Oct 25, 2007
Emissions from urea formaldehyde - "which is really, really bad for you, and is so ubiquitous in an urban environment," Saunders said - can cause cancer "and other adverse health effects," according to the California Air Resources Board ... "We're doing low-VOC lacquer, a low-fume urea formaldehyde, we've made great strides in reducing formaldehydes, VOCs, HAPs," said Bill Perdue, the vice president of environmental affairs, health, safety and standards for the American Home Furnishings Alliance... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Antiphospholipid Syndrome Oct 21, 2007
This causes a reduced creatinine clearance and early elevations of the blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine levels. When the skin, heart and central nervous system are affected, APS associated nephropathy can result in generalized ischemic (lack of oxygen) damage to the organs. (Suite101.com)
Pasturing Cows Convert Soil To Source Of Methane, Potent Greenhouse Gas Oct 15, 2007
According to Schloter, this is explained by the high quantities of urea in the ground. The scientists were able to show further that methane producing micro-organisms from the gastro-intestinal tract of the cattle could survive in the soil and suppress parts of the autotchtone microflora. (Science Daily)
With jammers, U.S. targets bombmakers Oct 9, 2007
Bombmakers increasingly used homemade explosives brewed from fertilizer-based urea nitrate in kiddie swimming pools or huge aluminum cauldrons, then spread on flat rooftops to dry and packed in rice bags. On July 17, bombers detonated 1,500 pounds of homemade explosives in a culvert north of Baghdad. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Pickton photo evidence released Oct 6, 2007
The samples "most closely resembled" hide glue and urea formaldehyde adhesive, both used in woodworking, he said. However, under aggressive cross-examination by prosecutor Derrill Prevett about the methods Ashby used to reach his conclusions, he conceded: "I'm not a blood expert.". (Vancouver Sun)
The Definition of Protein Sep 29, 2007
Since the body cannot store unused protein it will be converted into urea which can form into uric acid and make the blood acidic. The most important thing to remember in all of this is that digestion will always result in waste products and the more complete digestion is the fewer wastes produced. (Suite101.com)
Food Combining and Homeostasis Sep 28, 2007
The body will attempt to convert some into glucose but the rest will from byproducts such as urea with which the body has to deal. Too much urea can lead to the production of acidic urine. (Suite101.com)
Fertilizer plant, industrial mainstay in Nikiski, will close Sep 27, 2007
The company relies on natural gas to make ammonia and urea fertilizers for export, and in recent years has struggled to contract for enough of it. The demand for heating gas throughout Southcentral prompted it to close for all of last winter and part of the previous January. (Anchorage Daily News)
OUR OPINION: State board makes right call on Senate proposal Sep 1, 2007
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Never say die Aug 27, 2007
Along with the fact that his body has been rejecting the implanted organ, the level of urea and creatinine has increased in his body. He has been given immunosuppressive medicines because he has developed various side effects like cataract, and has difficulty in walking due to bone disorder. (Expressindia.com)
Letters to the editor Aug 23, 2007
Why does he demonize the Democrats when it is the Federal Bureau of Investigation, which was founded by a Republican and whose director is a Republican appointed by President Bush, that is investigating Sen ... Agrium is also the only gas consumer to offer direct benefits back to Alaska in the form of fertilizer to the farmers; urea used for de-icing runways to the state airports and to other value-added Alaska industries. (Anchorage Daily News)
Normotensive Ischemic Acute Renal Failure Aug 23, 2007
Because the rate of production of metabolic waste exceeds the rate of renal excretion in this circumstance, serum concentrations of markers of renal function, such as urea and creatinine, rise. The causes of acute renal failure are classically divided into three categories: prerenal, postrenal (or obstructive), and intrinsic. (New England Journal of Medicine)
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GM trucks are going diesel Jul 26, 2007
GM will use urea injection to control emissions of oxides of nitrogen. GM says the engine will deliver a 25 percent boost in fuel economy over the gasoline small block V-8. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
A genius of science to be honored Jul 21, 2007
He asked for some powdered urea, the chemical in urine, and demonstrated how it could turn a glass of warm water ice cold ... His lab started looking at whether urea could cool a forming hurricane. (Albany Times Union)
Incitec looks at building Aceh gas plant Jun 27, 2007
In return for investing in the plant at Aceh, Incitec would receive some of the ammonia and urea produced by the trio ... Natural gas is used to first produce ammonia, which is then used to make urea or sold separately as ammonia ... "If the parties agree to proceed, the project would underpin full-scale fertiliser production for all three plants, secure local fertiliser supplies for Indonesia and provide an additional source of ammonia and urea for Incitec for at least 20 years.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Bloody Urine Jun 16, 2007
Symptoms may occur transiently and slowly progress to acute nephritic syndrome or nephritic syndrome (groups of symptoms associated with decreased kidney function, for instance elevated blood levels of blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine and hypertension) or appear suddenly and progress rapidly. About 25 percent of people with Berger s disease develop end-stage kidney failure within about 25 years (IgA Nephropathy, Medline Plus Medical Encyclopedia, Sept 13, 2005). (Suite101.com)
Going "Green" Can Be Deceptively Easy Jun 12, 2007
Just as urea formaldehyde insulation (uffi) and aluminum wiring were once approved for use by the government, but are now targeted as liabilities by insurance companies, there will be innovations which may eventually affect insurability. The Internet offers great opportunities to investigate the global track record of products and approaches before you commit. (RealtyTimes)
Trials Ahead for a Drug Maker Jun 7, 2007
Their creatinine and urea levels both rose. "I suspect fibrates have one of the most unrecognized potentials for nephrotoxicity," she says. (SmartMoney)
Mimicking Body's Natural 'Waste Disposal' Chemistry Saves Children With Urea Cycle Disorders Jun 1, 2007
The simple notion of copying the body's own natural "waste disposal" chemistry to mop up potentially toxic nitrogen has saved an estimated 80 percent of patients with urea cycle disorders -- most of them children -- according to a report in this week's New England Journal of Medicine summarizing a quarter century of experience with the treatment ... "His elegant idea was to give patients chemicals they already make in small amounts in large doses to make up for the missing urea cycle enzyme they... (Science Daily)
Once-fatal Metabolic Disorders Treatable, Says Researcher Jun 1, 2007
The researchers found in their unprecedented 25-year study that prompt diagnosis coupled with a rapid start of intravenous drug therapy significantly improves the survival rates of people with the condition, called urea cycle disorders ... "Historically, the prognosis for patients with urea cycle disorders has been universally poor," said Gregory Enns, MD, director of the biochemical genetics program at Packard Children's ... Urea cycle disorders affect about one in every 8,200 people, but the... (Science Daily)
Drug Combo Overcoming Rare Genetic Disorders Jun 1, 2007
84% now survive urea cycle dysfunction, which causes toxic buildup of ammonia ... WEDNESDAY, May 30 (HealthDay News) -- Doctors are recording a remarkable victory over a set of rare but potentially fatal inherited conditions affecting what's known as the urea cycle ... Estimates of the incidence of urea cycle disorders range from 1 in 3,000 births to 1 in 40,000 births. (MEDLINEplus)
