In the past two decades, major breakthroughs that improve our understanding of the
pathophysiology and therapy of kidney stones (KS) have been lacking. The disease …

The incidence and prevalence of kidney stones have increased over the past four decades.
However, the diagnosis of 'kidney stone'can range from an incidental asymptomatic finding …

Kidney stones are mineral deposits in the renal calyces and pelvis that are found free or
attached to the renal papillae. They contain crystalline and organic components and are …

Nephrolithiasis is a disease common in both the Western and non-Western world. Several
population based studies have demonstrated a rising prevalence and incidence of the …

Nephrolithiasis is a common medical condition influenced by multiple environmental factors,
including diet. Since nutritional habits play a relevant role in the genesis and recurrence of …

The prevalence and incidence of nephrolithiasis is reported to be increasing across the
world. Herein, we review information regarding stone incidence and prevalence from a …

Time trends in reported prevalence of kidney stones in the United States: 1976–1994.
Background A body of evidence establishes that the occurrence of kidney stone disease has …

The formation of stones in the urinary tract stems from a wide range of underlying disorders.
That clinicians look for the underlying causes for nephrolithiasis is imperative to direct …

Results Among an at-risk population of 4,625,364 people, 152,925 unique patients received
emergency, inpatient, or surgical care for nephrolithiasis. Between 1997 and 2012, the …

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