Several major diseases, such as cancer and cardiovascular abnormalities, may be linked to
pathological deposition of minerals or organic compounds in various tissues. 1− 3 Thus, the …

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 …

Urolithiasis affects around 10% of the US population with an increasing rate of prevalence,
recurrence and penetrance. The causes for the formation of most urinary calculi remain …

Background Trace metals are essential trace elements for the human body, but insufficient
or excessive levels of metal ions can lead to the development of disease. The purpose of …

Background The prevalence of kidney stones is on the rise globally. Several risk factors,
including lifestyle, contribute to the formation of kidney stones. Nevertheless, there is a …

Urolithiasis is a common urinary disease with high recurrence. The risk factor for the
recurrence of calculi is not very clear. The object of the present study was to evaluate the …

Background Nephrolithiasis is a widespread multifactorial disorder. Constitutional,
environmental and genetic factors play a role in stone formation. Although important …

Kidney stones were analyzed using laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS), utilizing
a high resolution multi-channel charge-coupled device (CCD) spectrometer and a …

Phytate and mineral cations are both considered as important dietary factors for inhibiting
the crystallisation of calcium oxalate kidney stones in susceptible individuals. In this paper …

Contradictory results are existed in the literature regarding the impact of trace elements on
the pathogenesis of calcium oxalate (CaOx) stone patients. Therefore, the aim of our study …