Nephrolithiasis is a disease common in both the Western and non-Western world. Several
population based studies have demonstrated a rising prevalence and incidence of the …

Ethanopharmacological relevance The process of formation or appearance of a urinary
stone anywhere in the renal tract is known as urolithiasis. It is a longstanding health …

Background Fluid intake and diet are thought to influence kidney stone risk. However,
prospective studies have been limited to small samples sizes and/or restricted measures …

Abstract Background Kidney stones (KSs), in fact, have been considered one of the most
ancient and prevalent medical conditions that impact a significant number of human beings …

To explore the relationship between citrus fruit juices (oranges, grapefruits, and lemonades)
and kidney stone disease (KSD). Methods: A systematic review was performed using the …

Knowing the type (ie, the biochemical composition) of kidney stones is crucial to prevent
relapses with an appropriate treatment. During ureteroscopies, kidney stones are …

Background The risk of developing and worsening chronic kidney disease (CKD) is
associated with unhealthy dietary patterns. Food insecurity is defined by a limited or …

Purpose To evaluate the distribution and dynamic trends in constituents of urinary stones in
China. Materials and methods The composition of 23,182 stones were analyzed and then …

Kidney stone formation is a common disease and the incidence rate is constantly increasing
worldwide. It has been shown that the classification of kidney stones can lead to an …

Determining the type of kidney stones allows urologists to prescribe a treatment to avoid
recurrence of renal lithiasis. An automated in-vivo image-based classification method would …