A simple urine test can help identify which patients might suffer kidney damage as a result of surgery


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A simple urine test can help identify which patients might suffer kidney damage as a result of surgery - in some cases, up to three days before the damage would otherwise be detected, new research from Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center shows.  Kidney failure is a very real risk for patients who undergo heart surgery, and local surgeons say they're enthused by the possibility of having a new tool to help manage patient care. More.