Ashraf Ibrahim, PhD, and members of his lab at The Lundquist Institute. Mucormycosis, sometimes called “black fungus,” is a fast-moving infection caused by Mucorales fungi and can be deadly in up to ...

While rare, the fungal infection mucormycosis can be fatal. It tends to impact individuals who are immunocompromised or who have diabetes. This fungus can grow into blood vessels, destroying tissue, ...

The A/G ratio test measures albumin and globulin levels in your blood. You may need to fast for up to 12 hours before getting the test. If you have a low A/G ratio, it may be a sign of liver disease ...

Albumin is the most common protein in the blood, a vital molecule produced by the liver that helps maintain fluid balance and transports proteins and hormones. It also plays a key role in fighting off ...

Prior studies have identified several risk factors associated with the development of abdominal wound dehiscence, such as: age (>65 years old), gender (male), smoking, obesity, chronic steroid therapy ...

Scientists have uncovered a surprising new hero in the fight against one of the world’s deadliest fungal infections: albumin, the most abundant protein in human blood. In a major international study, ...