The device uses external ultrasound pulses to facilitate the passage of residual fragments in a clinical setting.

However, this treatment is not very effective and carries a high risk of recurrence." A kidney stone is a solid, pebble-like ...

Stones over 10 mm in diameter usually don't pass on their own and need treatment. It is not uncommon to have gastrointestinal symptoms like abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting as you pass a kidney ...

“What this means for patients is that thiazides remain an important option in the toolkit for preventing kidney stone recurrence,” says Ryan S. Hsi, MD, FACS.

Columnist Betty Vertin hopes her family's experience with kidney stones might help you be better prepared while living with DMD.

In this video, Thomas Mueller, MD, shares key points from the session, “SURE (Steerable Ureteroscopic Renal Evacuation) procedure for the treatment and elimination of kidney stones,” which was ...

The best diabetes medication if you have kidney disease can vary by the severity of your kidney damage. You may need to use one that does not require dose adjustment based on your kidney function.

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