In the past two decades, major breakthroughs that improve our understanding of the
pathophysiology and therapy of kidney stones (KS) have been lacking. The disease …

The global nephrology community recognises the need for a cohesive plan to address the
problem of chronic kidney disease (CKD). In July, 2016, the International Society of …

Kidney stones (also known as urinary stones or nephrolithiasis) are highly prevalent,
affecting approximately 10% of adults worldwide, and the incidence of stone disease is …

Kidney stone imaging is an important diagnostic tool and initial step in deciding which
therapeutic options to use for the management of kidney stones. Guidelines provided by the …

Near-infrared (NIR) fluorescence imaging has improved imaging depth relative to
conventional fluorescence imaging in the visible region, demonstrating great potential in …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a global public health concern and a key determinant of
poor health outcomes. While the burden of CKD is reasonably well defined in developed …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is an important public health concern in developed countries
because of both the number of people affected and the high cost of care when prevention …

Calcium-based kidney stone disease is a highly prevalent and morbid condition, with an
often complicated and multifactorial aetiology. An abundance of research on the role of …

The incidence of pediatric nephrolithiasis has increased by estimates of 4% to 10% annually
over the last 2 decades. 1–4 The greatest increase has been seen in older children, with the …

Ferroptosis is an iron‑dependent lipid peroxidation process. Although the involvement of
ferroptosis in kidney diseases has recently been reported, the association between …