LAS VEGAS—Urine drug testing (UDT) can be an important tool in risk evaluation and mitigation strategies (REMS) when used in a patient-centered fashion and it is done “for the patient” rather than “to ...

Acid urine (pH <6.0) may occur with high-protein diets or acidosis for a non-kidney-related reason, such as diarrhea, malabsorption, emphysema, and diets high in meat. 3 Renal stone formation is ...

A new low-cost, portable device that uses a black box and smartphone camera to help patients get accurate urine test results at home is on the horizon, thanks to engineers from the Electrical ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: In a recent column, you stated that the body works to keep blood pH levels steady. My urologist has recommended that I drink baking soda in water to alkalinize my urine. Is it true ...

Objective: To evaluate the effect of a mineral water rich in magnesium (337 mg/l), calcium (232 mg/l) and bicarbonate (3388 mg/l) on urine composition and the risk of calcium oxalate crystallization.

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dear Dr. Roach • I have a friend who’s 28 with “really low” urine pH (I don’t know how low). Apparently, it is due to constant ...