The overall prevalence of kidney stones (KS) in the US rose from 3.2% in 1980 to 10.1% in
2016, but the trends in important subgroups have not been reported. We examined the …

Background Kidney stones are a frequent and potentially severe condition, affecting 5–10%
of the European population. Causes are multifactorial, diet in particular plays a major role in …

Kidney stone disease (KSD) is a complex disorder with high heritability and prevalence. We
performed a large genome-wide association study (GWAS) meta-analysis for KSD to date …

Nutrients, vitamins, probiotics, and herbal products may be risk factors, or alternately, protect
against the formation of urinary stones. The purpose of this review was to update knowledge …

Background Nephrotoxic metals of arsenic, cadmium, lead and mercury exposures are
common environmental pollutants. The associations between arsenic, cadmium, lead and …

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 …

A relationship may exist between selenium and kidney calculi, but there is a lack of research
in this field at present. Our study explored the relationship between the serum selenium level …

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 …

The upsurge in copper oxide nanoparticle (CuONP) applications in various fields triggers
hazardous effects on health. Resveratrol, a polyphenol found in plants of stilbene class, has …

Background Current studies have reported conflicting associations between circulating
micronutrient levels and kidney stone disease (KSD). We aimed to elucidate the causal …