Persistent, microscopic blood in urine associated with increased risk of kidney disease
Tuesday, August 16, 2011 - 16:00
in Health & Medicine
Adolescents and young adults who had persistent, microscopic blood in their urine (hematuria) were more likely to develop end-stage renal disease over a follow-up period of about 20 years, although the absolute risk was low, according to a study in the August 17 issue of JAMA.