AN interesting observation promises to open other avenues of approach in the methods for investigating the formation of urinary-tract calculi. A patient who proved to have a vesical calculus as well ...

A new trial adds to evidence that alpha-blockers do not expedite the passage of ureteral stones in patients who present with renal colic compared with placebo, although stone size may matter. "Use of ...

BARCELONA, Spain — The treatment of children with urinary tract stones can be a challenge because young people are smaller to work on than adults, there is an absence of suitable instruments, and ...

ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- For many patients with urinary stone disease, treatment with a calcium-channel blocker or an alpha blocker can greatly improve their likelihood of passing their urinary stones, ...

Kidney stones rank among the most common illnesses. Their recurrence might be prevented with the right postoperative care. However, for this to be effective, composition of the stones should be known.

Urine is a highly saturated solution of extremely complicated composition. Its basic organic constituents are urea, uric acid and its salts, formed by the oxidation of purines. In that fluid, ...

Both rats had urinary calculi in their urinary tracts. Rat A had calculi in the urinary bladder, while Rat B had calculi in the urinary bladder and kidneys. We sent out one stone from each rat for ...

Struvite stones, also known as infection stones, are kidney stones made of magnesium ammonium phosphate. Struvite stones are often associated with urinary tract infections and other conditions. Read ...

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