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Magnetic tool looks viable for retrieving stone fragments

Rendering stone fragments paramagnetic by exposure to iron oxide-based microparticles shows promise as a novel approach for reducing the number of small retained fragments after ureteroscopic lithotripsy, say researchers who are developing the technology.

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