Tag: Kidney Stones
Ultrasonic Propulsion of Residual Kidney Stone Fragments Cuts Relapse
Mean time to relapse also longer for those undergoing ultrasonic propulsion
SGLT-2 Inhibitors Beneficial for Patients With Nephrolithiasis
Reduction seen in recurrent nephrolithiasis events for those receiving SGLT-2 inhibitors versus GLP-1 RAs, DPP-4 inhibitors
Ultrasonic Propulsion of Residual Kidney Stone Fragments Cuts Relapse
Mean time to relapse also longer for those undergoing ultrasonic propulsion
Break Wave Lithotripsy Safe, Effective for Urolithiasis
Stone fragmentation occurred in 88 percent of cases, with most patients receiving no or minor analgesia
Increasing Thiazide Dose Linked to Greater Reduction in Calcium
Cumulative incidence of symptomatic stone event decreased with increasing calcium change after thiazide prescription
Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitors Tied to Lower Kidney Stone Risk
Findings seen compared with glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists or dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitors
Commercially Available Alkaline Water Not Likely to Prevent Kidney Stones
Five analyzed brands have negligible alkali content compared with potassium citrate or other supplements
Added Sugar Consumption Increases Risk for Kidney Stones
Higher percentage of energy intake from added sugars significantly linked to prevalence of kidney stones
Mini-Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy Yields Higher Stone-Free Rate
Complications, surgical times, and operating margins similar to flexible ureteroscopy
Cannabidiol Oil No Benefit After Ureteroscopy With Stent Placement
Cannabidiol oil does not reduce pain or opioid use for patients undergoing ureteroscopy with stent placement for urinary stones
