Ho:YAG Laser, Thulium Laser Fiber Both Effective for Stone Management
No significant difference seen for ureteroscopy time or in stone-free rate or complication rates
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Stone Treatment in Kidney Grafts Characterized
An antegrade approach is associated with superior stone-free rates, according to a recent meta-analysis.
Kidney Stone Risk Tied to Body Fat Distribution
A high android-to-gynoid fat ratio increases the likelihood for kidney stones, according to an analysis of US population-based data.
Empagliflozin May Reduce Stone Risk
Data from real-world practice and a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials concur.
Combination Ultrasound Technique Treats Ureteral Stones
Combination of ultrasonic propulsion and burst wave lithotripsy feasible in awake patients to reposition and break up ureteral stones for passage
Panel Proposes Guidelines for Kidney Stone Treatment Follow-Up
Standardizing follow-up after kidney stone treatment may reduce ionizing radiation exposure, identify recurrences earlier, and avoid complications such as urosepsis and chronic kidney disease, according to a European Association of Urology guideline panel.
Global Warming Could Heat Up Kidney Stone Rate
Kidney stone prevalence has been on the rise for decades, but kidney stone specialists predict higher worldwide temperatures brought on by human activity will exacerbate the trend.
Kidney Stone Disease, Urinary Tract Infection ‘Mutually Coexisting’
Review authors concluded that urinary tract infection and kidney stone disease are “reciprocally causal.”
Acupuncture May Speed Kidney Stone Pain Relief in Emergency Settings
Acupuncture can be considered an optional adjunctive pain treatment for acute renal colic, according to investigators.
Removal of Small, Asymptomatic Kidney Stones Cuts Relapse Risk
Current guidelines do not adequately address removal of small, asymptomatic kidney stones, leaving the decision to surgeons.
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