Vacuum-assisted flexible ureteroscopy may help clear large kidney stones as well as or better than mainstay treatments, with favorable outcomes after surgery.

The men of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. hosted a free kidney health education and screening event Saturday at Greater Saint James Baptist Church.The event was held from noon until 3 p.m. and offered ...

Kidney stones are one of the most common renal disorders that can produce severe complications if not diagnosed and treated early. Recently, advances in AI have ensured that deep learning and ...

Kidney stones are notoriously painful—and frustratingly common, with many people facing repeat episodes. A massive new study tested whether a high-tech hydration program—complete with smart water ...

Kidney stones — relatively small, unholy, often agony-inducing deposits that can wreak havoc on the renal system — affect roughly 1 in 11 people in their lifetime in the United States. And half of ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — People with recurring and painful kidney stones are often told to drink more water to prevent them from forming. But staying hydrated isn’t a reliable way to slow the formation of ...

Kidney stone disease is a common urological condition requiring timely detection to prevent complications. Non-contrast computed tomography (CT) is the gold standard for detecting renal calculi, but ...

A new review pinpoints five evidence-backed ways to prevent kidney stones. Those prone to stones are likely to experience recurrence, so these tactics are important. Some are as simple as dietary ...

When Chrissi Anderson went to the hospital for a burst appendix, a CT scan uncovered a shocking extra finding: She had a 1-pound kidney stone lurking in her body. “I couldn't believe it. It was huge ...

As GLP‑1 medications become increasingly common for diabetes management and weight loss, questions have emerged about whether they influence the risk of developing kidney stones. Kyle Wood, M.D., MBA, ...