The case went to a jury trial. The plaintiff argued that the original urine sample taken by Dr A showing hematuria required a referral to a urologist, which would have resulted in Mr N having a proper ...

Shenoy became interested in identifying the prevalence of preoperative urinalyses from her clinical experience: She is often asked by other physicians to advise on cases of abnormal urinalysis results ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The sensitivity of a urinalysis for diagnosing urinary tract infection (UTI) is not optimal—75%-85%, depending on the study. Although the American Academy of ...

Urine is more than just a bodily waste product; it provides an informative window into an individual’s health, reflecting hydration status, dietary habits, and potential medical conditions. While most ...

Professor Choi Jung-hyuk urges proper hydration and treatment instead of relying on beer or coffee myths about passing ...

This month’s case addresses the issues of when to act on abnormal test results. This month’s case addresses the issues of when to act on abnormal test results, and when to inform patients about such ...