Share on Pinterest Scientists have found bacteria that may predict aggressive prostate cancer. sanjeri/Getty Images Researchers examined the link between bacteria in the urine and prostate cancer.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Researchers observed substantial variability among nephrologists in their interpretations of findings from urine ...

THE clinical diagnosis of pyelonephritis is frequently overlooked, and the disparity between the clinical and post-mortem findings in this infection has been emphasized repeatedly. 1–4 The failure of ...

The urine of kidney disease patients contains a diverse mix of bacteria such as Staphylococcus and Streptococcus, according to a study by researchers at Loyola Medicine and Loyola University Chicago.

Doctors should think carefully before testing patients for a urinary tract infection (UTI) to avoid over-diagnosis and unnecessary antibiotic treatment, according to updated asymptomatic bacteriuria ...

Urinary tract infections are the most common cause of nitrites in urine. These occur when bacteria infect the bladder, ureters, or kidneys. A doctor may recommend antibiotics or other treatments. A ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am a physician and behavioral scientist at Duke University. Many of us have been told that urine is normally sterile, meaning ...