Microbe‐mediated mineralization is ubiquitous in nature, involving bacteria, fungi, viruses,
and algae. These mineralization processes comprise calcification, silicification, and iron …

GeoBioMed—a new transdisciplinary approach that integrates the fields of geology, biology
and medicine—reveals that kidney stones composed of calcium-rich minerals precipitate …

Kidney stone disease affects~ 10% of the global population and the incidence continues to
rise owing to the associated global increase in the incidence of medical conditions …

Background: Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) and its miniaturized modifications are
usually considered the standard surgical options for large (> 20 mm) staghorn and infected …

Biofilms appear when bacteria colonize a surface and synthesize and assemble
extracellular matrix components. In addition to the organic matrix, some biofilms precipitate …

Abstract Purpose of Review The article discusses (1) techniques used to study bacterial
urinary microbiota;(2) existence of non-bacterial urinary microbiota;(3) associations between …

More than 10% of the global human population is now afflicted with kidney stones, which are
commonly associated with other significant health problems including diabetes …

In this contribution dedicated to kidney stones containing Whitlockite (Wk), we addressed
three questions, namely, the presence of iron in Wk, the relationship between bacterial …

For over 35 years shock wave lithotripsy has proven to be an effective, safe and truly
minimally invasive option for the treatment of nephrolithiasis. Various technical factors as …

Background The association between body fat percentage (BFP) and kidney stone disease
(KSD) among bus drivers has not been explored in the existing literature. Thus, this study …