MEDI NEWS :

1. High concentrations of salt in the stomach can induce gene activity in the ulcer–causing Helicobacter pylori bacterium that causes it to become more virulent.
2. that all ICU patients are given antacids prophylactically to prevent the development of a stress–related erosive syndrome.
3. Formulae in Critical Care--- Blood urea nitrogen–plasma creatinine ratio(BUN/Pcr ratio)
Comment: If more than 20:1 – prerenal cause of ARF.
If 10–15:1 – renal cause of ARF.
4. Microalbumin and microalbumin/creatinine ratio is done to screen for a possible kidney disorder or for early damage to the kidneys in those with diabetes.