PSA stands for prostate specific antigen. When the prostate is irritated, inflamed, or damaged, the PSA level in the bloodstream rises. The normal range is usually 0 to 4. There may be some variations of normal range based on age and race.*

Rather than consider the PSA range in terms of "normal or abnormal," it is more useful to consider it as a means of assessing the risk that prostate cancer would be found on a biopsy. For instance, regardless of age, if a man has a perfectly healthy prostate gland (without inflammation, benign enlargement or cancer) the PSA should be very low - certainly less than 2. Our studies showed than the median PSA level is 0.7 for men in their 40s, 0.9 for men in their 50s and 1. See similar questions...

Does splenda cause cancer? Find out the answer in this FAQ about the risks of consuming the artifical sweetener, Splenda. Leukemia is a cancer that has many types. In this article, the different types of leukemia are explored and the characteristics of each are described. Most people recognize a perisistant cough as the most common symptom of lung cancer. People need to also be aware common symptoms of lung cancer that most people don't know about. See similar questions...

Temperature ranges vary by age group. The following ranges are based on an oral measurement. The first group, babies and toddlers, ages 0 to 2 years range from 97.5 to 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit. Children age 3 to 10 years range from 97.0 to 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit. Young people and adults age 11 to 65 range from 96.6 to 99.7 degrees Fahrenheit, and adults over the age of 65 range from 96.4 to 99.5 degrees Fahrenheit. See similar questions...

Each PSA assay technique lists an expected "normal" value. Usually it is about 4.0 ng/ml. There is at least one nomogram that suggests that this level is not always the same and can rise with age. However, more and more evidence suggests that there is no safe or normal level and prostate cancer can exist in patients with values significantly less than 4.0. See similar questions...

There is no urine osmolality value that is normal for all circumstances. It depends on a variety of factors, such as fluid intake and state of hydration, and varies widely throughout the day. Generally, however, it should be in the range 300 to 900 mosmoles/kg if the child is eating and drinking normally and is not dehydrated or overhydrated (due, for example, to IV fluids). See similar questions...

If the gap is calculated without potassium, the normal range is 8-16mmol/L, where as the reference range for the gap calculated with potassium is 10-20 mmol/L. See similar questions...

A normal range is usually anywhere from 120-180 beats per minute. Usually, it is very easy to recognize the difference between your own heartbeat and the heartbeat of a fetus is so much faster. Fetal heartbeats commonly sound like a galloping horse. No, it is common to pick the heartbeat up from two different locations. Generally, physicians note the difference in the two heartbeats if twins are suspected. See similar questions...

We normally accept deliveries to and from most ports along the eastern seaboard, western rivers and the Gulf of Mexico. We also provide delivery service to many islands in the Caribbean Sea. See similar questions...

Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) is used as a screening test for prostate cancer along with a rectal exam. PSA is also present in women with breast or uterine cancer and in breast milk. When women reach menopause their risk of heart disease and stroke is the same as men's. When men reach andropause, their risk of prostate cancer increases exponentially with each decade. See similar questions...

According to Webopedia, "Professional Services Automation (PSA) refers to a suite of software enabling IT service organizations to manage people and skilled resources." In other words, PSA helps companies to better operate and organize their time, invoicing and billing, expenses, projects, people and more. Click here to see what Arcspan can do for you. See similar questions...

Subject to funding, the next round of PSA’s will cover more issues and several will be produced on other approaches towards HIV/AIDS prevention. See similar questions...

The "normal" range for blood cortisol levels is fairly wide, 6-23 mcg/dl, but these levels can vary tremendously in response to stress, illness, and even following meals. Urinary levels of cortisol have an even wider range of "normal" values, 10-100 mcg/24 hours. See similar questions...

In each country or region of the world where the PSA's are broadcast, the broadcaster can work with the Producers to obtain local languages. Broadcasters may request fully dubbed versions, funds permitting. Or, they may request the dialogue scripts. The dialogue tracks and M & E tracks are separate to facilitate dubbing. See similar questions...

The Three Amigos was conceived and written in South Africa. The characters, props and layouts were designed and created in Canada. The backgrounds and animation were done in India. The digital ink and paint, voice recording, music, audio and video post production were done in Canada. See similar questions...

Over 400 people have been involved in the creation and adaptations of the spots, mostly on a volunteer basis. Of those, 80 were involved in the creation and 320 were involved in the adaptations. A consortium of leading companies in Canada, India and South Africa committed to creating these PSA's. The consortium was put together by Firdaus Kharas. See similar questions...

The normal range of abilities and behaviour in childhood is quite extensive. Many children have a shy personality, are not great conversationalists, have unusual hobbies and are a little clumsy. However, with AS the characteristics are qualitatively different. They are beyond the normal range and have a distinct pattern (see diagnostic scale in Information Sheets). See similar questions...

Individual normal range varies, but usually over 95%. Please consult your physician for further detail. See similar questions...