Top 6 stone disease articles of 2017
Videos demonstrating ureteroscopy techniques, the debate over medical expulsive therapy, and research into ureteroscopy's possible effect on erectile function were among our most-read stone disease articles of 2017.
Videos demonstrating ureteroscopy techniques, the debate over medical expulsive therapy, and research into ureteroscopy's possible effect on erectile function were among our most-read stone disease articles of 2017. Take a closer look at them here:
Ureteroscopy: Surgeons show techniques, tips in videos
In these videos, high-volume stone surgeons demonstrate novel approaches to classification, visualization, and treatment of stones. Watch the videos
Medical expulsive therapy or bust?
Whether or not MET is a sound recommendation for patients with kidney or ureteral stones is a matter of debate. Read more
Endourology/Stones: Care utilization for stones growing rapidly in older adults
The safety and viability of outpatient percutaneous nephrolithotomy and predictors of success after shock wave lithotripsy were among the research highlights in endourology/stones at the AUA annual meeting. Read more
Lipid metabolism linked to pediatric stone formation
The recently published results could have major diagnostic and treatment implications for pediatric kidney stone patients, a researcher says. Read more
Ureteroscopy may adversely affect erectile function
Researchers analyzed change in Sexual Health Inventory for Men severity grade for 38 men who had pre- and post-ureteroscopy data. Read more
‘Smart’ water bottle may help with stone prevention
The bottle's accuracy in measuring consumption also could aid clinical research, according to a recent study. Read more
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Alkaline water unlikely to prevent kidney stones, study finds
January 11th 2024"While alkaline water products have a higher pH than regular water, they have a negligible alkali content–which suggests that they can't raise urine pH enough to affect the development of kidney and other urinary stones," says Roshan M. Patel, MD.
Microbiome alterations linked to kidney stone formation
December 21st 2023"If the diversity and robust functional potential of the healthy human microbiome is repeatedly assaulted by the average Westernized lifestyle via antibiotic exposure, diet, and other environmental factors, kidney stone prevalence will continue to increase," the authors write.
