A urea breath test is one way doctors may test for Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection. H. pylori is a type of bacterium that can cause digestive disorders. This article will explain the test, ...

Doctors order a blood urea nitrogen (BUN) test to measure the amount of urea nitrogen in your blood. It helps them see how well your kidneys are working. A BUN test measures how much blood urea ...

Having low BUN levels doesn’t necessarily indicate a kidney problem. Depending on the cause, you may need to focus on drinking more water and eating less protein. A blood urea nitrogen (BUN) test is ...

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 ...

Azotemia is a common health condition among older adults and people who are in the hospital. Around 8% to 16% of hospital admissions are due to azotemia. This condition occurs when your kidneys have ...