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Uric acid is a waste product naturally produced in the body when purines break down. Normally, the kidneys filter it out ...

A 15-year-old boy went to the emergency department because he had felt terrible since he woke up that morning. His whole body ...

You can learn a lot about the state of your health by the color of your urine. Pale yellow or clear is usually a sign that things are normal and you're well-hydrated, according to the Mayo Clinic.

The urine glucose test involves taking a urine sample. Once you provide your sample, a small cardboard device known as a dipstick will measure your glucose levels. The dipstick will change color ...

Basic Science The esterase method of detecting leukocytes in a urine sample relies on the fact that esterases are released from lysed urine granulocytes (neutrophils). In the dipstick method ...

For example, if you hike to 10,000 feet (3,048 meters), and spend ... and a persistent productive cough bringing up white, watery, or frothy fluid. Confusion, and irrational behavior are signs that ...