Urea isn’t the sexiest skin care ingredient out there, but it’s definitely useful — it’s been a mainstay in body lotions and foot creams for years. If you have rough patches, stubborn dryness or ...

Urea skin care might not sound super sexy, but there’s a reason the inconspicuous ingredient is seeing a real resurgence. We’re no strangers to breaking down beauty trends or testing out that skin ...

Preparation for the breath test involves abstaining from certain medications for several weeks and fasting food and water a few hours before the test. The test is safe during pregnancy and for ...

Glomerular filtration rate and levels of electrolytes, urea and creatinine give a strong indication of kidney function and can guide treatment. Abstract Urea and electrolytes are the most commonly ...

Synthetic urea is a common ingredient in skin care products. Manufacturers may include synthetic urea in skin care products to help exfoliate and moisturize the skin. The body naturally makes urea, ...

If you’ve examined ingredients in your moisturizer, you’ve probably noticed urea listed — then wondered what exactly that is. Because while other similarly hydrating elements have risen in popularity, ...

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This e-learning module gives an overview of the carbon-13 urea breath test (13 C-UBT) for Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection. It describes a robust test for the diagnosis of gastric H. pylori ...