Background Nephrotoxic metals of arsenic, cadmium, lead and mercury exposures are
common environmental pollutants. The associations between arsenic, cadmium, lead and …

The use of low-dose and even ULD CT protocols should be diagnostic standard, even in
obese patients. If dual energy imaging is available, it should be limited to specific clinical …

Despite the importance of dietary management of cystinuria, data on the contribution of diet
to urinary risk factors for cystine stone formation are limited. Studies on the physiological …

Objectives: Eating habits, regular fluid intake, lifestyle and body composition are a primary
point of research. The research focused on urolithiasis approaching potential danger, trying …

The lifespan of cats with non-obstructive kidney stones is shortened compared with healthy
cats indicating a need to reduce stone formation and minimize chronic kidney disease. The …

Objective To develop recombinant lactic acid bacteria (LAB) strains that express oxalate-
degrading enzymes through biotechnology-based approach for the treatment of …

Purpose Hypocitraturia is a low urinary excretion of citrate and a well-known risk factor for
kidney stone development in children. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the dietary …

Objective The objective of the study was to estimate the dose–response relationship
between body mass index (BMI) and the self-reported prevalence of kidney stones based on …

Purpose The association between caffeine intake and the risk of recurrent kidney stones is
unknown. We examined the association between caffeine intake and the risk of recurrent …

Purpose Heavy metal exposure can cause impaired or reduced pathology in the kidneys,
lungs, liver, and other vital organs. However, the relationship between heavy metal …