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 …

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 …

The European Association of Urology (EAU) Urolithiasis Guidelines Panel has prepared
these guidelines to help urologists assess evidence-based management of stones/calculi in …

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 …

Nephrolithiasis is a common medical condition influenced by multiple environmental factors,
including diet. Since nutritional habits play a relevant role in the genesis and recurrence of …

Objectives The involvement of the gut microbiota in the pathogenesis of calcium
nephrolithiasis has been hypothesised since the discovery of the oxalate-degrading activity …

Abstract The Consensus Group deliberated on a number of questions concerning urine and
stone analysis over a period of months, and then met to develop consensus. The Group …

Kidney stone disease is a multifactorial condition influenced by both genetic predisposition
and environmental factors such as lifestyle and dietary habits. Although different monogenic …

Recent studies have shown that patients with kidney stone disease, and particularly calcium
oxalate nephrolithiasis, exhibit dysbiosis in their fecal and urinary microbiota compared with …

Purpose Urolithiasis can impair kidney function. This literature review focuses on the risk of
kidney impairment in stone formers, the specific conditions associated with this risk and the …