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 stones are mineral deposits in the renal calyces and pelvis that are found free or
attached to the renal papillae. They contain crystalline and organic components and are …

Nephrolithiasis is a disease common in both the Western and non-Western world. Several
population based studies have demonstrated a rising prevalence and incidence of the …

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 …

Purpose: The purpose of this guideline is to provide a clinical framework for the diagnosis,
prevention and follow-up of adult patients with kidney stones based on the best available …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a global public health concern and a key determinant of
poor health outcomes. While the burden of CKD is reasonably well defined in developed …

Results Among an at-risk population of 4,625,364 people, 152,925 unique patients received
emergency, inpatient, or surgical care for nephrolithiasis. Between 1997 and 2012, the …

The most common presentation of nephrolithiasis is idiopathic calcium stones in patients
without systemic disease. Most stones are primarily composed of calcium oxalate and form …

Objective To evaluate trends in the incidence of kidney stones and characteristics
associated with changes in the incidence rate over 3 decades. Patients and Methods Adult …

We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to clarify the association between
adiposity, diabetes, and physical activity and the risk of kidney stones. PubMed and Embase …