Sentences with phrase «blood plasma levels»

The test measures blood plasma levels of a sticky protein called amyloid - beta.

The Brain Trauma Indicator measures blood plasma levels of the UCH - L1, a protein scientists believe helps dispose of cellular waste in the brain, and GFAP, a structural protein found in non-neuronal cells called astrocytes.

In the U.S., the average blood plasma level of gamma - tocopherol is four or more times higher than those of European and Scandinavian countries that consume sunflower and olive oil, Cook - Mills noted.

With proper water intake, and regular use of glycerol, you will increase overall blood plasma levels due to the extra water your body will retain.

Also, because Xarelto users don't have to undergo regular tests to monitor blood plasma levels, the drug makers have said their drug was easier to use than the other anticoagulant.

The journal «Psychosomatic Medicine» reports that in one study of 38 cohabiting couples, those with higher perceptions of partner support from warm contact — which included hugging — showed higher blood plasma levels of oxytocin, the hormone responsible for bonding and attachment.

«If you think you have a chance of being rescued in a day or two, you might safely keep your blood plasma level up by taking a few sips of salt water,» Piantadosi says, «but if it's unlikely that anyone knows you're missing yet, or where you are, you shouldn't.»

Fortunately, that did not prove an issue in the phase 1 trial, which showed that a single infusion of the VRC01 antibody could suppress the blood plasma level of HIV in infected individuals not taking antiretroviral therapy.