Mohammad Sulieman
Medical Lab Specialist - Hematology & Immunohematology Founder of MLS GATE
Comparing Plasmodium Falciparum Vs Plasmodium Vivax
Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax are two species of protozoan parasites that cause malaria in humans. Both species have a life cycle that includes different stages, including the ring stage. In this Post we will talk in more details about… Read More »Comparing Plasmodium Falciparum Vs Plasmodium Vivax
Evaluation of Renal Function and Plasma Osmolality among Covid-19 Patients in Sudan
This study investigated the effects of COVID-19 on kidney function and plasma osmolality in patients in Sudan. 50 COVID-19 positive patients were compared to 50 healthy controls. Levels of urea, creatinine, estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and electrolytes were measured in patients on days 1 and 7 of hospital admission. Results showed COVID-19 patients had significantly increased urea and creatinine with lower eGFR versus controls, indicating impaired kidney function. These markers negatively correlated with increasing disease severity. Additionally, COVID-19 patients exhibited significantly reduced plasma osmolality compared to healthy controls, which also correlated with declining eGFR. Overall, the findings demonstrate COVID-19 can damage the kidneys and disrupt fluid/electrolyte balance, requiring close monitoring of renal parameters.
