Zinc excretion is crucial for zinc homeostasis. However, the mechanism of zinc excretion has
not been well characterized. Zinc homeostasis in Drosophila seems well conserved to …

Objective The association between zinc intake and the risk of kidney stones remains
controversial. We examined the associations between dietary zinc intake, supplemental zinc …

Background The association between exposure to trace elements mixture and the
prevalence of kidney stones and the interactions between elements are unclear. The aim of …

In recent years, the role of trace elements in lithogenesis has received steadily increasing
attention. It is well documented that some trace elements can influence the morphology and …

Purpose Observational studies have revealed that serum minerals and vitamins are
associated with cancer. However, the causal relationships between serum minerals and …

Purpose This study was to examine whether higher dietary carotenoid intake levels were
associated with a lower prevalence of kidney stones. Materials and methods This study …

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Migration of the intrauterine device (IUD) into the bladder has been a rare case. There were
reported 31 cases of IUD migration into the bladder until 2006. Although IUD migration is …

Purpose: As patients with transfusion-dependent thalassemia (TDT) are living longer, novel
morbidities are being recognized. The purpose of this review is to summarize the current …

Intact and non-intact urinary stones richening with calcium oxalate were collected and
characterized. The elemental analysis, phase quantifications, and function groups were …