Dipstick urinalysis serves as a diagnostic test for doctors. The test, which involves placing a dipstick in a patient's urine sample, can indicate numerous medical conditions. The dipsticks can test for the presence of glucose, ketones,...
Diseases that affect the kidney can be difficult for a patient or doctor to diagnose without using a variety of diagnostic tests. Kidney function tests are defined by the Encyclopedia of Surgery as a variety of procedures that evaluate whether a...
Years ago, physicians would taste your urine to check for diabetes. Of course, that is no longer done, but an analysis of your urine is still important. It is not only vital if you have kidney disease, the organ that makes urine, or if you suffer...
A protein-sparing diet is a modified fast, intended for obese individuals to achieve rapid weight loss, the Cleveland Clinic says. It includes not only dietary components, but medical and behavioral aspects as well. The protein-sparing diet is...
High-protein diets, also known as low-carbohydrate diets, are generally used for weight reduction. Many forms of high-protein diets exist. Examples include Atkins and the Zone diets. These diets emphasize the intake of high levels of protein and...
While proteins are the main source for building your body's muscles, bones, skin and blood, you need only 15 to 20 percent of your daily diet from protein if you are moderately active, according to Mariam Nelson, author of "Strong Women Stay...
