This is the first randomized trial directly comparing pulse-modulated Holmium:YAG laser and thulium fiber laser treatment of kidney stones during ureteroscopy.

Urolithiasis is a highly prevalent and multifactorial disease, representing the most common urological condition globally.

Fibrate therapy may lower the risks of mortality and progression to end-stage kidney disease (ESKD), despite raising the risk for new onset stage 3 or higher chronic kidney disease (CKD), a new study ...

Read on to discover findings from a recent RCT exploring the impact of two interventions for kidney stones on quality-of-life ...

Imagine mid-air turbulence, cramped seats, and a kidney stone deciding to join the party? ‘Dancing with the Stars’ fame Val ...

Mr. Connor and his team at Vanderbilt designed, manufactured, and evaluated a stone retrieval device with an independently ...

I’ve been a runner—on and off—for over 25 years. For years, my goal was qualifying for the Boston Marathon. But I was never quite fast enough for my age group. At one point, I figured if I cou ...

Shock waves can be artificially generated by discharge of a high-voltage spark under water. Cardiac SW therapy (CSWT) is performed using a SW generator system designed to address the clinical ...

Treatment options include physical therapy, bladder training ... The most common source/cause of pain from a kidney stone comes from the stone blocking the ureter, which causes a back of urine ...

Consuming it with cold water is believed to break down stones located throughout the body, while consuming it boiled in lukewarm water is thought to specifically target and break down kidney stones.

Kidney stones under 6 millimeters (one-fourth inch) in size will usually pass on their own, but certain home remedies can make them easier and less painful to pass. The most important thing is to ...