The music is heavily influenced by a melting pot of nationalities due to the heavy immigration of the time. Throughout the period, immigrants arrived from Europe, Ireland, The United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, and Italy and, mixing with the Spanish, Mexican, Native American influenced the genre.
MELD Score. Doctors use a calculation called the MELD score to assess the severity of liver failure, usually caused by cirrhosis. The MELD score is calculated from the results of 3 blood tests: PT/INR, bilirubin and creatinine, which is a measure of kidney function.
Liver Function Tests. Liver function tests measure various chemicals in the blood made by the liver. An abnormal result may indicate a problem with your liver and may help to identify the cause. Further tests may be needed to clarify the cause of your liver problem. The liver is in the upper right part of your tummy (abdomen).