Identifying kidney cancer and differentiating between kidney cancer tumor types with a urine test is still more of a fond wish than a reality, but several strategies that are in late-stage development ...

A new urine-based biomarker test could cut in half the need for surveillance imaging to detect recurrence of the most common form of kidney cancer, researchers reported at the 2025 annual congress of ...

Monitoring your urine hue may provide insights into your renal well-being. A dark brown or tea-like shade could indicate a ...

The latest data suggested that over 40% of adults in the US have chronic kidney disease ; however, CKD shows no symptoms ...

May 22 (UPI) --A new urine-based testing system can diagnose people with kidney stones in 30 minutes or less, a study published Friday in the journal Science Advances has found. Faster test results ...

A simple urine test could accurately detect recurring kidney cancer in patients recovering from surgery for the disease, potentially sparing them from frequent follow-up scans, researchers suggest.

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 ...

The kidney is one of the most vital organs of our body, responsible for filtering waste products and toxins from the ...

A noninvasive test that analyzes proteins in the urine can correctly identify patients whose transplanted kidneys are failing, according to a study appearing in the February 2009 issue of the Journal ...

Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD Key Takeaways Foamy urine can happen from harmless reasons like dehydration or a ...

In November, Withings released its long-awaited U-Scan: a home monitoring system for your urine. The gadget resembles an artificial seashell that sits inside your toilet. When prompted, it collects a ...

Some people are more likely to have protein in their urine. If your doctor does a routine dipstick protein urine test, you might need to do a 24-hour urine protein test. What Is a 24-Hour Urine ...