The case went to a jury trial. The plaintiff argued that the original urine sample taken by Dr A showing hematuria required a referral to a urologist, which would have resulted in Mr N having a proper ...

When a doctor suspects bladder cancer, they will order a series of tests which may include urine tests (urinalysis or urine ...

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 ...

BOSTON – Patients undergoing surgery and other medical procedures are routinely pre-screened for urinary tract infections (UTIs), but the vast majority of these tests are not needed, according to a ...

The sensitivity of a urinalysis for diagnosing urinary tract infection (UTI) is not optimal—75%-85%, depending on the study. Although the American Academy of ...

Ignoring repeated abnormal urine tests "is bad medicine" that "endangers the safety of the patients and the community." The KHN investigation earlier this year found that dozens of pain doctors with ...

This month’s case addresses the issues of when to act on abnormal test results. This month’s case addresses the issues of when to act on abnormal test results, and when to inform patients about such ...