Objectives To assess the relationship of white blood cell count (WBC) and other routinely
collected inflammatory and clinical markers including stone size, stone position, and medical …

The trainee-led research collaborative approach allows the delivery of multi-centre studies
cheaply and efficiently, recruiting patients quickly, often finishing ahead of schedule [1]. This …

Trainee-led collaboratives offer exciting new perspectives and approaches to urological
research. They provide a central network of expertise in methodology, mentoring, and …

Introduction: The growing adoption of social media (SoMe) by the scientific community has
cemented the role of SoMe in information dissemination and engagement of academic work …

Introduction The diagnostic and management pathways for patients presenting with acute
flank pain are complex. Although computed tomography (CT) of the kidneys, ureters and …

Background: Around 4–15% of people worldwide have urolithiasis, and ureteric stones
account for around 20% of this condition. One of the most frequent situations a urologist has …

Introduction: Across the UK, patients presenting with a stone obstructing the ureter or renal
pelvis are often temporized with a stent instead of undergoing primary uretero-renoscopy …

Background: Ureteric stone is a common condition a urologist has to deal with. Ureteric
stones can be dealt conservatively as well as by surgical/endoscopic interventions …

Актуальность темы. Регуляция функции мышечной оболочки мочеточника (МОМ) при
траффике конкрементов остается малоизученной проблемой патофизиологии. В …

We are pleased to present to you the final article in a series that will make up a 'Clinical
Research Toolkit', a comprehensive resource for urologists and urological trainees based in …