Scientists from Skoltech and Sechenov University have developed an approach for diagnosing chronic kidney disease in its early stages. It relies on a urine sample, analyzing protein content to find ...

Early kidney damage is silent but preventable routine blood and urine tests catch it before symptoms.

Share on Pinterest Scientists believe a new urine biomarker could help predict kidney disease earlier. caifas/Getty Images Researchers have found a new biomarker in urine that could help diagnose ...

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 ...

Dr Arora said this test can detect kidney damage 5 years earlier than standard blood work, so discuss it with your doctor if ...

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HOW TO TAKE THE POST-TEST: To obtain CME credit, please click here after reading the article to take the post-test on myCME.com. Clinical assessment of kidney function is central to the practice of ...

Foamy urine is the appearance of bubbles in the toilet after urination. While this can understandably cause concern, particularly relating to kidney health, research indicates that only about ...

WASHINGTON -- Almost 20 million adult Americans have chronic kidney disease, and most don't know it, says new research by the National Kidney Foundation. Another 20 million are at high risk of getting ...

Scientists from Skoltech and Sechenov University have developed an approach for diagnosing chronic kidney disease in its early stages. It relies on a urine sample, analyzing protein content to find ...