Kidney stone disease is a polygenic and multifactorial disorder with a worldwide distribution,
and its incidence and prevalence are increasing. Although significant progress has been …

The process of crystallization in the urinary tract occurs when the equilibrium between
promoting and inhibiting factors is broken. Many theories have been published to explain …

Many theories have been put forward to explain the mechanism of stone formation and
growth. The aim of this study was to investigate the urinary, serum and stone levels of zinc …

The role of trace elements in the lithogenesis of urinary stones is still debated. However, it is
generally appreciated that urinary stones are one of the most common health problems in …

The role of trace elements in lithogenesis is still unclear. The aim of this study was to
evaluate the levels of elements in urinary stones and in the urine and hair of stone formers to …

Introduction: It is considered that many factors may play a role in urolithiasis. Experimental
and clinical studies have shown that zinc has an inhibitory effect on urolithiasis. Materials …

Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (SWL) has remained the preferred method of treatment
of urinary stones since its introduction in 1980. Although SWL is classified as a potential first …

The role of particular elements in lithogenesis is still unclear and debated. Probably some of
them may promote or conversely inhibit crystal nucleation of organic or mineral species. A …

Background: Epidemiological studies have demonstrated separately that patients with
kidney stone may have higher dietary intake of zinc and higher risk of developing kidney …

Background Urolithiasis is a common urinary tract disorder among male goats. The role of
trace elements in the crystallization of supersaturated urine has garnered considerable …