Proteinuria
Proteinuria (Protein in the Urine) Description Proteinuria is an abnormal condition in which urine contains high amounts of protein. Proteins are important building blocks of all parts of the body, including muscles and bones. Blood also contain these substances that help to protect the body from infections; help to form clots; and help keep the…
Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer, or prostatic cancer, is a cancer that forms in tissues of the prostate. Prostate cancer usually occurs in older men. The prostate is a gland about the size of a walnut, which wraps around the first part of the urethra—the tube that carries urine out of the bladder. It is located in front…
Top Tests for Kidney Disease Screening
Kidney disease may not present with symptoms during its early stages. In fact, your doctor may first detect that your have the condition when he or she performs a routine blood or urine test. There are simple tests that your doctor can use to detect if you have kidney disease. The National Kidney Foundation recommends…