Kidney stones (also known as urinary stones or nephrolithiasis) are highly prevalent,
affecting approximately 10% of adults worldwide, and the incidence of stone disease is …

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

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 …

Crystals can trigger a wide range of kidney injuries that can lead to acute kidney injury,
chronic kidney disease, renal colic or nephrocalcinosis, depending on the localization and …

Background Urinary stone disease (USD) is a generic term that refers to the presence of
stones within the urinary tract, commonly known as kidney stones, urolithiasis, or …

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

The major risk factor for kidney stone disease is idiopathic hypercalciuria. Recent evidence
implicates a role for defective calcium reabsorption in the renal proximal tubule. We …

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

Ethanopharmacological relevance The process of formation or appearance of a urinary
stone anywhere in the renal tract is known as urolithiasis. It is a longstanding health …