A urine protein test measures the amount of protein in a urine sample. A doctor may suggest this test to help evaluate and monitor kidney function and potentially detect kidney damage. The kidneys ...

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 ...

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 ...

Urine dipstick alone (without urine microscopy) is an adequate screening test for febrile infants aged 1–90 days with suspected UTI, according to a recent study from researchers in Salt Lake City, ...

Soon you will be able to perform a bacterial culture at home to test for urinary tract infection (UTI), with clinical-level results. A "digital dipstick" developed by researchers at KTH Royal ...

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 ...

A smartphone app test could save the NHS millions of pounds by helping women find out if they have a urinary tract infection without having to see a doctor. Women will be offered a Dip UTI test – a ...