Yamamoto and colleagues recently published a study comparing total protein-to-creatinine ratios (TPCRs) with albumin-to-creatinine ratios (ACRs) to provide this guidance. They obtained random urine ...

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 ...

DETROIT – Henry Ford Hospital researchers have found that the presence of excess protein in a common urine test is an effective prognostic marker of acute renal failure in patients with severe sepsis.

As the saying goes, "the sooner the better," and such is the case for the detection of kidney and urological diseases. Early detection is key, and may be achieved through the use of a dipstick urine ...

A new study by Turin et al. reports that proteinuria of increasing severity is associated with a faster rate of decline in estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), regardless of eGFR at baseline.

Tsukuba, Japan – As the saying goes, “the sooner the better,” and such is the case for the detection of kidney and urological diseases. Early detection is key, and may be achieved through the use of a ...

The urine dipstick test, a simple, cost-effective test, can go a long way in preventing complications such as organ failure, heart attacks, and premature deaths, particularly among those with ...

Public Health England has published new guidance advising GPs they should stop performing urine dipsticks in patients over 65 years old with a suspected UTI. The new guidance comes as part of a quick ...