Gender and Race Disparities Found in Kidney Stone Disease
A male-to-female gap decreased significantly over time among White and non-Hispanic stone formers, but not among Black stone formers.
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Thiazides Superior as Empiric Therapy to Prevent Kidney Stone Recurrence
Thiazide diuretic therapy prescribed empirically for patients not receiving 24-hour urine testing is significantly associated with reduced odds of urinary stone recurrence compared with alkali citrate and allopurinol, a study found.
Kidney Stone Management Changed During COVID-19 Peak
Ureteroscopy was used more often during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic compared with before the pandemic and after the peak of the pandemic, according to investigators.
Family History Influences Kidney Stone Risk
Kidney stone formers with certain hereditary factors had increased risks for more severe disease.
The Potential Dangers of Ketogenic Diets in Kidney Disease
A recent review underscores the possible adverse effects of ketogenic diets, including increased risks for heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and kidney stones.
A Young Man With Recurrent Kidney Stones
A young man diagnosed and treated for cystinuria continues to have kidney stones. Why? Take the clinical case quiz.
Kidney Stone Risk Higher Among Men Than Women
Modifiable risk factors accounted for only a fraction of the difference in stone rates between the sexes, according to investigators.
Cardiovascular Risk Differs for Stone Formers With ESKD
Among patients with nephrolithiasis or urolithiasis, the cardiovascular event rate was 74.4 per 1000 person-years.
Generic Version of Thiola Now Available
Tiopronin is indicated for the prevention of cystine stone formation in patients with severe homozygous cystinuria who are unresponsive to treatment with high fluid intake, alkali, and diet modification.
Pregnancy Found to Increase Risk of First-Time Symptomatic Kidney Stones
The risk for a first-time symptomatic kidney stone begins to increase in the second trimester and peaks 0 to 3 months after delivery, a study found.
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