Background Hydration status is one measure used to determine risk of heat illness, such as heat stroke. The most common assessment used is urine specific gravity. However, this test presents inherent ...

Specific gravity: Urine specific gravity, which correlates well with urine osmolality, gives important insight into hydration status and concentrating ability of the kidneys. Specific gravity is ...

Investigators analyzed exfoliated cells in urine specimens to identify 50 candidate RNAs for prostate cancer detection.

A urine 24-hour volume test measures how much urine you produce in a day. It can be a helpful way to evaluate kidney function. The urine 24-hour volume test measures the amount of urine your body ...