Only 1 in 15 urine dipstick tests showing proteinuria in the primary care setting are followed up with albuminuria quantification testing, according to investigators. These findings expose a broad gap ...

Very few patients with abnormal urine protein dipstick results have albuminuria measured as recommended by clinical guidelines. A real-world US study documents shortfalls in follow-up care after ...

Foamy urine can be a sign of kidney trouble, but it is not always serious. Research shows only a third of people with foamy ...

Blood in urine, known as haematuria, can signal kidney cancer. This symptom, whether visible or microscopic, demands ...

You may give your urine little thought until something seems off. Whether it smells funky or you suddenly have to pee every 10 minutes, out-of-the-ordinary bathroom habits can be alarming. But what ...

Dear Dr. Roach: My urologist’s receptionist asks every person to leave a urine sample for testing. They ask without knowing the reason for the visit. I would not be surprised if they ask the UPS ...

A recently identified biomarker found in urine could be the first step toward the development of a simple and inexpensive test for early-stage Alzheimer's disease (AD), new research suggests.

Urine testing may be as effective as the smear test at preventing cervical cancer, according to new research. Urine testing may be as effective as the smear test at preventing cervical cancer, ...

Methylmalonic acid (MMA) is a substance that is created when your body digests protein. The amount of vitamin B12 in your body controls how much MMA your body makes. A high amount of MMA typically ...