According to American researchers employing methods typically used in geology and geobiology, kidney stones have structures similar to those of corals! It is widely accepted ...

For the first time, scientists have discovered evidence of bacteria hiding in 'noninfectious' kidney stones. These hardened clumps of small crystals are made from chemicals in urine and are thought to ...

In an unexpected finding, researchers have discovered bacteria present inside the most common type of kidney stone, revealing a previously unrecognized component involved in their formation. The ...

Kidney stones afflict approximately one in nine individuals, causing intense pain and serious infections. With over 1.3 million emergency room visits and healthcare expenditures exceeding $5 billion ...

Q: What are kidney stones, and how do I prevent them? Kidney stones are common, impacting approximately one in five men and one in 10 women by the age of 70. Kidney stones are hard deposits of ...

Since the introduction of shockwave lithotripsy in 1980 for the management of renal stones, minimally invasive therapy for urolithiasis has improved and various new techniques have been introduced. [3 ...