Context Low-dose computed tomography (CT) has become the first choice for detection of
ureteral calculi. Conservative observational management of renal stones is possible …

The American Urological Association Nephrolithiasis Clinical Guideline Panel was
established in 1991. Since that time, the Panel has developed three guidelines on the …

The European Association of Urology (EAU) Urolithiasis Guidelines Panel has prepared
these guidelines to help urologists assess evidence-based management of stones/calculi in …

Background Ureteral colic is a common reason for patients to seek medical care. Alpha‐
blockers are commonly used to improve stone passage through so‐called medical expulsive …

Background Medical therapies to ease urinary-stone passage have been reported, but are
not generally used. If effective, such therapies would increase the options for treatment of …

Urolithiasis affects 5-15% of the population worldwide. 1 w1 Recurrence rates are close to
50%, 2 w2 and the cost of urolithiasis to individuals and society is high. Acute renal colic is a …

CONTEXT: Medical expulsive therapy (MET) for urolithiasis has gained increasing attention
in the last years. It has been suggested that the administration of α-adrenoreceptor …

Seven phlorotannins were isolated and characterized from an edible marine brown alga
Ecklonia cava (EC), along with three common sterol derivatives (fucosterol, ergosterol, and …

Background Urolithiasis is a common condition in the US Patients frequently present to the
emergency department (ED) for care, including analgesia and treatments to facilitate stone …

Background The prevalence of urolithiasis in Germany is 4.7%; its incidence has trebled in
the last three decades. The risk of recurrence is 50–80%, depending on the type of stone …