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Patients attending A&E with common bladder symptom die within 3 months
- Latest: patients with visible blood in urine who visit A&E face a 3-month mortality risk approaching 10%, prompting urgent action.
- The WASHOUT study analysed data from more than 8,500 patients across 380 hospitals worldwide to assess outcomes.
- Experts recommend CT scans or cystoscopy within 48 hours for patients with visible haematuria to determine the next steps.
- Patients without timely tests faced higher death rates and longer hospital stays compared with those who were tested promptly.
- Among cancer patients, those tested within 48 hours were diagnosed on average within one day.
- The study suggests widespread adoption of urgent testing could standardise care and reduce delays.
- Nikita Bhatt, lead researcher, notes the study is the largest to explore treatment timing for patients with visible haematuria.
- A&E patients with visible blood in urine are advised to seek urgent medical evaluation if symptoms persist.
- The research underscores that visible blood in urine is a red flag warranting prompt investigation rather than observation.
- The article highlights public health impact, noting approximately 25,000 UK A&E visits annually for blood in urine.
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