Background The long-term trajectories of estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and their relation to early proteinuria ...

Whether or not you study inside the toilet bowl, this anomaly can stand out. A doctor speaks to the common causes for oily ...

Microalbuminuria refers to a higher-than-normal amount of albumin in the urine. A high value of this urinary protein may indicate a problem with the kidneys. As people with diabetes have an increased ...

‌A urine concentration test provides the specific gravity of your urine. This measures your kidneys’ ability to balance water content and excrete waste. It is important in diagnosing some health ...

Urine naturally contains bacteria. While the level of bacteria may be low, the presence of any bacteria prevents something from being sterile. If drinking urine was your survivalist backup plan, we’ve ...

Blood appearing in urine creates immediate concern for most people, and rightfully so. This alarming symptom, medically termed hematuria, serves as the body’s warning system that something requires ...