Muscle invasive bladder cancer in Upper Egypt: the shift in risk factors and tumor characteristics Aug 30, 2008
MIBC in Upper Egypt is usually of the SCC type (although its percentage is decreasing), occurs at a younger age and presents with burning micturition rather than hematuria. Unlike the common belief, positive family history, parents' consanguinity, exposure to pesticides and chronic cystitis seem to play now more important roles than bilharziasis and smoking in the development of this disease in this area. (BioMed Central)
Why is My Pet Peeing Blood? Jul 22, 2008
Causes for Hematuria and Urine Abnormalities in Dogs and Other Pets ... Causes for Hematuria and Urine Abnormalities in Dogs and Other Pets ... Technically called hematuria, bloody urine can indicate a serious life-threatening problem, therefore it s not a situation that should be ignored. (Suite101.com)
Prostate cancer sneaks up on victims Jun 30, 2008
Blood in urine or semen; or. Frequent pain or stiffness in the lower back, hips, or upper thighs. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Geographical information system and predictive risk maps of urinary schistosomiasis in Ogun State, Nigeria Jun 1, 2008
Infection data used were derived from carefully validated morbidity questionnaires among primary school children in 2001-2002, in which school children were asked among other questions if they have experienced "blood in urine" or urinary schistosomiasis. The infection data from 1,092 schools together with remotely sensed environmental data such as rainfall, vegetation, temperature, soil-types, altitude and land cover were analysis using binary logistic regression models to identify environmental... (BioMed Central)
Firefighters May Face Higher Risk of Bladder Cancer May 21, 2008
The team tested 1,286 active and retired San Francisco firefighters, whose mean age was 45, and found that 93 tested positive for blood in the urine (hematuria), and six tested positive for nuclear matrix protein 22 (NMP-22), which is released by bladder cancer cells ... Of those 99 patients, one tested positive for both NMP-22 and hematuria. (MEDLINEplus)
Current Regenerative Medical Techniques Hold Great Promise For Bladder Regeneration May 18, 2008
Replacement bladders made from intestinal tissue have been proven to be successful but have also been associated with many well documented complications, such as chronic urinary retention, hematuria and infection. Growing a replacement organ for a patient using his or her own cells presents a new option. (Science Daily)
Screen kidney, be safe Mar 15, 2008
It has been seen that newborns with low birth weight stand a chance of developing kidney diseases and also high BP when they grow up," said Dr Agarwal. The common symptoms of CKD are: high HP, diabetes, low haamoglobin, difficulty in passing urine or blood in urine and swelling in body parts. "If anybody has all these symptoms, then a routine ultrasound of the kidneys is a must. With this we can pick up kidney problems in the early stages," said Dr Bagai. Though there are no screening programme... (Times of India)
A Girl with Chest Pain and Hemoptysis Feb 28, 2008
She had been well except for mild asthma until 4 months earlier, when pedal edema developed; testing revealed 3+ proteinuria, hematuria, and hyperlipidemia. One month later, a renal biopsy was performed at another facility, and a diagnosis of membranous glomerulonephritis was made. (New England Journal of Medicine)
COL4A1 Mutations and HANAC Dec 27, 2007
The clinical renal manifestations of the HANAC syndrome in these families include hematuria and bilateral, large cysts ... Conclusions COL4A1 may be a candidate gene in unexplained familial syndromes with autosomal dominant hematuria, cystic kidney disease, intracranial aneurysms, and muscle cramps. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Antiphospholipid Syndrome Oct 21, 2007
APS associated nephropathy can occur as a subacute or chronic condition characterized by proteinuria (excess urine protein) and hematuria (blood in urine) with mild kidney involvement. In extreme cases, APS associated nephropathy can progress to acute renal failure. (Suite101.com)
Recognize signs of kidney infection Oct 6, 2007
Pus or blood in your urine (hematuria). Inability to urinate (urine retention). (Pearland Journal, TX)
Surviving prostate cancer: one man's journey Oct 2, 2007
Symptoms can include problems with urinating, difficulties with sexual functions, blood in urine or semen, and pain or stiffness in the lower back, hips or upper thighs. The cause of prostate cancer is unknown, however research has shown that early detection is key in the successful treatment of the disease. (Lake Country Reporter, WI)
Post 9/11 Sarcoidosis Aug 13, 2007
The confirmation of Dunn-Jone s sarcoidosis came in a letter by Dr. Charles S. Hirsch, the city's Chief Medical Examiner on May 18 stating that "Accumulating evidence indicates that in some persons exposure to WTC dust has caused sarcoidosis or an inflammatory reaction indistinguishable from sarcoidosis. Chemical Dust Exposure and Sarcoidosis Sarcoidosis, which is also known as Besnier-Boeck disease, is an autoimmune disorder that usually starts in the lungs or the lymph nodes of the chest... (Suite101.com)
Idiopathic membranous nephropathy in pediatric patients: presentation, response to therapy, and long-term outcome Aug 7, 2007
6, gender 6M:7F, ethnicity 8W:2B:3H. At the initial visit hematuria was present in 9 patients, edema in 5, nephrotic-range proteinuria in 5, and hypertension in 3. Mean urinary protein:creatinine ratio 3. (BioMed Central)
Canine Hemolytic Anemia Jun 18, 2007
Hematuria (presence of blood in the urine). Enlarged Spleen. (Suite101.com)
Bloody Urine Jun 16, 2007
The disease course is highly variable, ranging from occasional episodes of microscopic hematuria to conditions of rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis (RPGN). Symptoms may occur transiently and slowly progress to acute nephritic syndrome or nephritic syndrome (groups of symptoms associated with decreased kidney function, for instance elevated blood levels of blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine and hypertension) or appear suddenly and progress rapidly. (Suite101.com)
Abbott's HIV-1 Viral Load Test Approved by FDA for Use on New m2000(TM) Molecular Diagnostics Instrument May 12, 2007
Abbott Molecular's portfolio of products includes innovative genomic tests for chromosome changes associated with congenital disorders and cancer, including the PathVysion(R) HER-2 DNA Probe Kit, a test used to help select women with breast cancer who could benefit from Herceptin(R) therapy, and UroVysionTM, which detects genetic changes in bladder cells for aiding in the diagnosis of bladder cancer in patients with hematuria (blood in the urine) and for monitoring bladder cancer recurrence.... (PR Newswire)
Medical fund set for Riggs Mar 24, 2007
Discovered in 1939, the disease usually shows no symptoms unless it is complicated by infected, stone formation, or hematuria. That was 1999. (Wellington Daily News, KS)
Prostate Cancer Summary Feb 27, 2007
This can produce symptoms of bladder outlet obstruction including frequency, urgency and poor urinary stream as well as hematuria and urinary tract infections. Metastatic disease may be associated with a wide range of symptoms depending on the site of spread. (Suite101.com)
Mineral County Health Department holds free prostate screening clinic Feb. 26 Feb 11, 2007
Hematuria (blood in urine). Please call the Mineral County Health Department at 788-1321 to schedule an appointment. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Home Urine Test Spots Bladder Cancer Early Dec 1, 2006
4 percent) men were evaluated for blood in urine, what doctors call "hematuria" and 21 of them (8. 1 percent) were diagnosed with bladder cancer. (MEDLINEplus)
Waste plant vote to wait Oct 26, 2006
"Residents are sending children to live in other places because of blood in urine and kidney failure," she said. "Our residents remain sick.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Playground poisoner struck twice Aug 8, 2006
Symptoms include bleeding gums, nosebleeds, skin bruises, blood in urine or from bowel. The website said the minimum amount required to depress normal blood clotting was estimated to be about 1. (The Age, Australia -- Breaking News)
Hot! Hot! Hot! Aug 1, 2006
Heat stroke symptoms include: nausea and vomiting; headache; dizziness or vertigo; fatigue; hot, flushed or dry skin; rapid heart rate; decreased sweating; shortness of breath; decreased urination; blood in urine or stool; confusion; increased body temperature and convulsions. Anyone with these symptoms should receive medical attention immediately as delays could be fatal. (Sayre Evening Times, PA)
Cytogen Announces Positive Interim Findings from a Phase I Clinical Trial of QUADRAMET(R) Combination Study in Patients with Relapsed Multiple Myeloma Jun 4, 2006
5%), arrhythmias (5%), and hematuria (5%). Patients who receive QUADRAMET should be advised that for several hours following administration, radioactivity will be present in excreted urine. (PR Newswire)
Male Urethral Catheterization May 25, 2006
In addition, catheters may be placed to facilitate bladder irrigation in patients with gross hematuria. Diagnostically, urinary catheters may be placed to obtain an uncontaminated urine sample for microbiologic testing, to measure urinary output in critically ill patients or during surgical procedures, or to measure post-void residuals. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Imaging Progression in Polycystic Kidney Disease May 18, 2006
1 Progressive kidney dysfunction, hypertension, abdominal and flank pain, gross hematuria, and nephrolithiasis are frequently observed in this condition. Extrarenal manifestations that include intracranial aneurysms, hepatic. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Ignoring prostate problems increases the risks May 17, 2006
But be alert if you have some of these symptoms: Painful or burning sensation when passing urine; painful ejaculation; blood in urine or semen; discomfort or pain in the lower back, upper thighs, buttocks area or along one side of the penis; severe incontinence of urine; or discharge from the urethra. Although those may not be indicative of prostate cancer, it is best for you to see your doctor without delay. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
