Mo1033urine Examination - A Challenge for Nephrologists from Ancient Times

Urine examination, a cornerstone of nephrology, traces its origins to ancient times, where it was used to diagnose kidney diseases without identifying underlying causes. This study reveals that the practice dates back to the Corpus Hippocraticium, with Galen and other ancient physicians like Selius Aurelianus and Cornelia Celsus refining uroscopy techniques. The Hilandar Medical Codex, a significant medieval Serbian manuscript, highlights the integration of Byzantine and Western European medical knowledge in this field. Uroscopy evolved from macroscopic examination to microscopic analysis by the 16th century, with automated sediment analysis introduced in 1985. Despite advancements, urine analysis remains underutilized for differentiating kidney diseases due to challenges in standardization.

Tasic, D., Dimitrijevic, Z., Glogovac, S., Jovanovic, A., & Vrecic, T. (2021). MO1033URINE EXAMINATION - A CHALLENGE FOR NEPHROLOGISTS FROM ANCIENT TIMES. Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation, 36(Supplement_1). https://doi.org/10.1093/ndt/gfab105.005