Approximately 10% of US adults have had kidney stones. Within a five-year period, 50% of them reoccur. When urine becomes concentrated, crystals can form on the kidney lining developing into stones.

PCNL is reserved for larger and more complex kidney stone burdens and has almost completely replaced open stone surgery in this indication. Access to the collecting system is obtained either by ...

Q: What are kidney stones, and how do I prevent them? Kidney stones are common, impacting approximately one in five men and ...

The Oxalosis and Hyperoxaluria Foundation (OHF) has accepted UCSF Health into its OHF Care Center Network recognizing the health system’s dedication to providing high-quality medical care, resources, ...

Lahore General Hospital is set to introduce Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery (RIRS), a modern technique for the treatment of ...

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Avvio Medical, Inc., a company dedicated to revolutionizing the treatment of urinary stones, is excited to announce that the American Medical Association (AMA) has ...

Obesity does not only put individuals at risk for heart disease and diabetes—it's also a leading cause of kidney stone disease. Kidney stone disease is increasingly recognized as a chronic condition ...

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Avvio Medical, Inc. (formerly Applaud Medical), a company dedicated to revolutionizing the treatment of urinary stones, today announced a bold step forward with a new ...

Researchers in France have hit on a novel method to help kidney stone sufferers ensure they receive the correct and most effective treatment possible. (Medical Xpress)—A new study from University of ...

Kidney stones are a growing health concern in India, affecting nearly 10 to 12 per cent of the population. These painful deposits form when certain minerals and substances fail to dissolve properly ...

Kidney stones rank right up at the top of the most painful health conditions, according to patients asked to rate their discomfort on a scale of 1 to 10. Kidney stones are hard pellets composed of ...