Low urine output may be due to dehydration or an obstruction in the urinary tract. The body may also produce less urine for several different reasons, which will require different treatments. Oliguria ...

NORTHFIELD, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A new system for automated drain line clearance used in electronic urine output (UO) monitoring of burn patients in intensive care settings shows promise in ...

The amount of blood that the heart pumps in one minute (cardiac output) can be directly measured safely in newborns by monitoring changes in blood velocity after injecting saline, indicates a paper ...

A water deprivation test checks how the body responds to several hours without water intake. A doctor may request this test to help diagnose conditions such as arginine vasopressin disorder (AVD).

Monitoring urine output at home can be a simple yet effective way to assess kidney function. Experts suggest tracking urine volume over a 10-hour period, aiming for 0.5 to 1 ml per kilogram of body ...