Stones Linked to Urinary Incontinence, Periodontitis
Taiwan study finds a twofold increased risk of upper urinary tract stones in patients suffering from urinary incontinence.
AUA 2013: Other Urinary Problems
Uric Acid Stones More Likely in Caucasians
Study found a 27.3% incidence in Caucasians versus 15.5% and 15.1% in African Americans and Hispanics, respectively.
Shock Wave Lithotripsy May Raise Hypertension Risk
SWL is an independent risk factor for hypertension in patients without CKD.
Peyronie’s Disease Treatment Promising
Collagenase injections decrease penile curvature and eases symptom bother, data show.
Female Pediatric UTI Visits Up in Emergency Departments
From 2006-2009, the number of visits rose by an estimated 3.46% annually.
Ureteroscopy Use Rising, SWL Use Falling in California
The two kidney stone treatments are being used with nearly equal frequency.
Hospitalizations Due to Indwelling Urinary Catheters Increasing
Septicemia rates related to these hospitalizations have doubled, study finds.
Greater Physical Activity Lowers Kidney Stone Risk
The amount of activity matters more than the intensity, study finds.
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