Meta-analysis reveals a significantly increased risk only in male patients. An antegrade approach is associated with superior stone-free rates, according to a recent meta-analysis. Antegrade treatment ...

Few medical problems are as instantly unforgettable as the pain of a kidney stone. But while the fear of surgery often follows the diagnosis, most stones don’t actually require it. According to Dr ...

Researchers in France have hit on a novel method to help kidney stone sufferers ensure they receive the correct and most effective treatment possible. Kidney stones represent a major medical problem ...

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.

Kidney stones are a common condition in the U.S. – about 1 in 10 Americans get them. Passing a kidney stone can be quite painful. It can cause severe, sharp pain in the side and back, below the rib, ...

Kidney stones are a common medical problem, affecting an estimated 1 in 10 Americans each year, according to the American Urological Association. While some stones may not cause any symptoms, others ...

Chances are you or someone you know has had a kidney stone at some point in their life; they are very common, affecting approximately one in ten people throughout their lifetime. The risk of kidney ...

A new ultrasound treatment for kidney stones might provide pain-free relief while the patient is awake, researchers say. Kidney stones are often excruciatingly painful. In most cases, patients are ...

Kidney stones are hard deposits made from minerals such as calcium or waste products such as uric acid. They start small in your kidneys but can grow bigger as more minerals stick to them. Kidney ...