Fourier transform mid-infrared (MIR-FTIR) spectroscopy is a nondestructive, label-free,
highly sensitive and specific technique that provides complete information on the chemical …

Crystalluria is the presence of crystals in urine. It results from excessive supersaturation and
may induce kidney problems such as nephrolithiasis, nephrocalcinosis and sometimes …

Introduction Stone analysis is an important part in the evaluation of patients having stone
disease. This could orientate the physician toward particular etiologies. Material and …

Urinary stone incidence and composition have changed markedly over the past half-century
in industrialized countries, in parallel with profound changes in living standards and dietary …

Nanobacteria: An infectious cause for kidney stone formation. Background Nanobacteria are
cytotoxic, sterile-filterable, gram-negative, atypical bacteria detected in bovine and human …

Few studies have examined the relative risk of recurrence of different stone types. The object
of the present study was to evaluate the tendency for stone recurrence as a function of major …

Résumé L'épidémiologie des lithiases reflète le niveau socioéconomique et le degré de
médicalisation des populations. Les caractéristiques épidémiologiques de la lithiase …

Purpose Stone composition can provide valuable information for the diagnosis, treatment
and recurrence prevention of urolithiasis. The aim of this study was to evaluate the …

Clinical interest for the identification of the crystalline phase of CaOx, either monohydrate
(COM) or dihydrate (COD), in crystalluria analysis is debated. In the present study, we …

Renal stone disease is an ancient and common affliction, common in industrialised nations.
The causes and incidence of nephrolithiasis are presented. Afterwards, the promoters and …