Urinary Stones, Asthma Linked in Adults
Urinary stone formation in adults increases the odds of asthma by 26%, according to a study.
Urologic Disorders
Dual Regimen May Be Best for Ureteral Stent Symptoms
Solifenacin plus tamsulosin improved all symptoms on the ureteral stent symptom questionnaire.
Higher Visceral Fat Ratio Seen With Recurring Urolithiasis
No differences seen with other fat volume measures between recurring, first-time stones.
Tamsulosin Ineffective for Small Ureteral Stones
The passage rate for ureteral stones less than 9 mm in diameter did not differ significantly between tamsulosin and placebo recipients, study finds.
Stone Composition Affects Nephrolithiasis Recurrence Rate
Uric acid and struvite stones are more likely to recur than calcium oxalate stones, according to a study.
Stone Composition Linked to Race, Ethnicity
Compared with whites, blacks, and Hispanics, Middle Easterners are more likely to have predominantly calcium oxalate monohydrate stones, but less likely to have hydroxyapatite stones.
Urinary Stones Linked to Testosterone Therapy
Researchers find a higher incidence of clinically diagnosed urinary stones among men receiving testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) vs matched controls not on TRT.
Non-Narcotic Drug Superior for Emergency Renal Colic Management
In a study, initial treatment with ketorolac vs an opioid was associated with a shorter stay in the emergency department and lower likelihood of hospital admission.
Kidney Stones Linked to Oral Antibiotics
Both younger age and more recent exposure to some antibiotics were associated with greater risks for kidney stones.
Erectile Dysfunction Treatments
Erectile dysfunction treatment chart including onset time, duration of action, and dosing for each drug product.
