urine

November 17, 2022

A marker for mortality

A urine biomarker of inflammation was associated with increased mortality and multiple lifestyle factors, suggesting that modifications could help reduce premature mortality.

By Sarah E. Glass
September 27, 2022

Diagnostic biomarker for bone disorder

A urine chemical performs better as a diagnostic biomarker for the soft bone disease hypophosphatasia than other laboratory measures, Vanderbilt researchers have demonstrated.

By Leigh MacMillan
November 8, 2012

Kidney woes during heart failure

Levels of the protein NGAL may be a good predictor of worsening kidney function in patients with acute heart failure.

By Leigh MacMillan
March 10, 2012

Urine biomarker for colon cancer?

A molecule detectable in urine may be helpful in diagnosing colon cancer.

By VUMC News and Communications