Kidney stones, or renal calculi, are clusters of crystals that form from minerals and other substances in your urinary tract, which consists of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. It's ...

A high-protein non-vegetarian diet can cause a rapid decline in renal function with underlying mild kidney disease.

Miniaturized percutaneous techniques, flexible ureteroscopy, and outpatient protocols have shortened hospital stays and improved recovery, reshaping quality-of-life outcomes for patients.

Marking World Kidney Day on March 12, rising kidney disease cases across Odisha, allegedly linked to contaminated groundwater ...

An overview of Pei Zhong’s work over the past several decades reveals how fundamental engineering research — often done far from the clinic — plays a critical role in shaping safer, more effective ...

Two questions commonly encountered from stone patients are “Doctor how do these stone form? Once I have passed the stone or if removed can this problem recur?” The answer to the first can be found in ...

Objectives This study aimed to investigate the knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) of patients with urinary calculi in China, where prior KAP research on this condition is lacking. Design A cross ...

Heat Stress and Kidney Injury: A Growing Concern Amidst Climate Change (Mohammed SY, Nashwan AJ. Heat Stress and Kidney Injury: A Growing Concern Amidst Climate Change. Kidney Med. 2025 Dec 15;8 ...

Experts warn that recurrent kidney stones and declining kidney function may signal a curable hormone disorder. TAMPA, ...

A materials science collaboration between UChicago PME engineers and Duke doctors could lead to shorter, safer procedures ...

Kidney stones are not just a painful one-time event but often signal deeper health imbalances. Experts warn they frequently recur, with a 50% chance within five years. Dehydration, high-salt diets, ...

Learn how diet affects calcium oxalate kidney stone risk, including hydration, calcium intake, sodium limits, and ...