Your doctor may recommend the creatine phosphokinase (CPK) test if there's a need to measure CPK enzyme levels in your blood. The cells in your body require this creatine kinase enzyme to generate ...

Jillian Kubala, MS, is a registered dietitian based in Westhampton, NY. Jillian uses a unique and personalized approach to help her clients achieve optimal wellness through nutrition and lifestyle ...

A motorcycle accident five years ago that damaged his cervical spinal cord left a 65-year-old African-American man with left spastic hemiparesis (almost hemiparalysis). He takes baclofen for the ...

Elevated creatinine levels signal potential kidney strain, indicating impaired waste filtering. While normal ranges exist, factors like muscle mass and diet influence results. Persistent high levels ...

Discover how CKMT2 controls energy balance and mitochondrial health in skeletal muscles, revealing a new link between metabolism and type 2 diabetes management. Study: Decreased mitochondrial creatine ...

Jillian Kubala, MS, is a registered dietitian based in Westhampton, NY. Jillian uses a unique and personalized approach to help her clients achieve optimal wellness through nutrition and lifestyle ...

High creatinine is a sign that our kidneys are under stress, and are not filtering waste as they should. High creatinine does not always mean damage, but simply means that it requires attention and ...