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Timely Scans May Reduce Mortality in Patients Who Present to the ER With Hematuria

One in 10 patients who present to the emergency room (ER) with visible hematuria die within 3 months, new research from the United Kingdom has indicated. The WASHOUT study found that a scan administer...

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    10% of patients with visible hematuria may die within 3 months.

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    WASHOUT study emphasizes importance of rapid scanning (within 48 hours).

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    25% of hematuria cases can be linked to cancer, mainly bladder cancer.

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    Average diagnosis time for patients without tests is 3 weeks.

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    Prompt scans can reduce mortality and readmission rates.

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Timely Scans May Reduce Mortality in Patients Who Present to the ER With Hematuria

  • by The ASCO Post Staff

  • March 18, 2026

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