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 …

We summarize the data regarding the associations of individual dietary components with
kidney stones and the effects on 24-hour urinary profiles. The therapeutic recommendations …

A systematic survey of 57 different paragenetic modes distributed among 5659 mineral
species reveals patterns in the diversity and distribution of minerals related to their evolving …

Background: A high fluid intake is the oldest existing treatment for kidney stones, and, up
until a few decades ago, it was the only preventive measure at the physician's disposal for …

Objective: To evaluate the effect of a mineral water rich in magnesium (337 mg/l), calcium
(232 mg/l) and bicarbonate (3388 mg/l) on urine composition and the risk of calcium oxalate …

Objective: To evaluate the influence of plum-, cranberry-and blackcurrant juice on urinary
stone risk factors. Design: Investigations were carried out in 12 healthy male subjects aged …

Kidney stone disease should be viewed as a systemic disorder, associated with or predictive
of hypertension, insulin resistance, chronic kidney disease and cardiovascular damage …

Nephrolithiasis, similar to many other disease processes, is influenced by a number of
genetic and environmental factors. Diet is a major environmental component; however, it …

Water is an essential nutrient for all known forms of life and the mechanisms by which fluid
and electrolyte homeostasis is maintained in humans are well understood. Until recently, our …

Historically, hydration research reflected critical issues of the day. War, illness, surviving a
shipwreck or time in the dessert, supplying fall-out shelters, and space exploration drove …