Urological diseases such as urinary tract infections (UTI) and kidney stones are a serious burden and are considered the twelfth leading cause of death and seventeenth of disability. Recent work has ...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Advanced microscope technology and cutting-edge geological science are giving new perspectives to an old medical mystery: How do kidney stones form, why are some people more ...

Kidney stones are a common health issue that can cause severe pain and discomfort. They form when minerals and salts build up ...

When fluid intake drops, urine becomes more concentrated, increasing the supersaturation of calcium oxalate and uric acid crystals that form stones. In simple terms, the chemistry of stone formation r ...

Miniaturized percutaneous techniques, flexible ureteroscopy, and outpatient protocols have shortened hospital stays and improved recovery, reshaping quality-of-life outcomes for patients.

Vitamin C is one of the most important vitamins for the human body. It provides several beneficial effects for overall health, making it safe for regular consumption. However, as overconsumption of ...