Does brain natriuretic peptide increase urinary albumin and alpha-1 microglobulin excretion in Type 1 diabetes mellitus?
Intravenous infusion of BNP and ANP both increase the urine excretion of albumin and the tubular protein alpha1 microglobulin, independent of creatinine clearance.
Gestational hypertension appears to be beneficial for fetal survival in twin pregnancies, especially in those ending more prematurely or for deaths due to infections and immaturity-related conditions. Prospective studies are required to rule out the possibility of unmeasured confounders.