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Discover the 7 warning signs of pyuria, its causes, and effective treatments. Learn how to protect yourself from this serious ...
Hippocrates wrote about urine examination as early as 400 BC and correctly identified urine as a filtrate of blood. The modern era of reagent strip, or dipstick testing, began in 1956 and has ...
Dr Nishchay B, MD, DM (nephrology and kidney transplant), consultant nephrologist, Apollo Clinic, Bellandur, in an interview with HT Lifestyle, talked about how changes in urine can be an ...
The test is used to check kidney function. A 24-hour urine collection is done by collecting your urine in a special container over a full 24-hour period. The container must be kept cool until the ...
In early 2024, an oven repair company found that the insulation in ovens in Chung’s classroom was “covered with mice feces and urine,” according to her initial complaint.
Otsuka's experimental therapy for a potentially life-threatening kidney disease more than halved severe levels of protein in the urine of patients, intensifying the battle for an effective new ...
A person’s breath may smell like urine or ammonia due to numerous causes, including nasal congestion, stomach infection, and diet. A foul taste in the mouth may indicate bad breath. Read on to ...
Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD Foamy pee may be a sign of proteinuria, a condition in which protein concentrations in the urine are high, typically due to a kidney-related issue. There ...
The gold standard for proteinuria measurement is 24-hour urine collection; however, this method is technically complex, costly and a significant burden to patients and providers.7 8 Urine dipstick ...
Discover how blood and urine tests reveal junk food consumption through biomarkers in a new study, offering insights into ultraprocessed food's impact on health.
Blood in urine is a red flag: Don’t ignore even a single episode of blood in your urine. It's often the first and most common sign of bladder cancer, especially if you’re over 50.