In the past two decades, major breakthroughs that improve our understanding of the
pathophysiology and therapy of kidney stones (KS) have been lacking. The disease …

Kidney stone disease (KSD)(alternatively nephrolithiasis or urolithiasis) is a global health
care problem that affects people in almost all of developed and developing countries. Its …

Background Nephrolithiasis is one of the most common conditions affecting the kidney and
is characterized by a high risk of recurrence. Thiazide diuretic agents are widely used for …

The prevalence of kidney stone disease is increasing worldwide. The recurrence rate of
urinary stones is estimated to be up to 50%. Nephrolithiasis is associated with increased risk …

Kidney stones are a common complaint worldwide, causing many people to admit to
emergency rooms with severe pain. Various imaging techniques are used for the diagnosis …

Prevalence and trends of urolithiasis among adults : Current Opinion in Urology Prevalence
and trends of urolithiasis among adults : Current Opinion in Urology Log in or Register …

Background With the increasing prevalence of hypertension, diabetes, and obesity, the
incidence of kidney diseases is also increasing, resulting in a serious public burden …

Importance Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is associated with an increased risk of kidney stones.
Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2is) might lower the risk of nephrolithiasis …

Objective To compare dietary factors between incident symptomatic stone formers and
controls, and among the incident stone formers, to determine whether dietary factors were …

Purpose: As the prevalence of urolithiasis increases and ureteroscopy is used more
frequently, the risks of uncommon complications such as ureteral stricture may become more …