Biologically formed hard tissues, referred to as biominerals, have intrigued the materials
engineering community for years because of the high degree of crystallographic control that …

The physiological process of biomineralization is complex and deviation from it leads to a
variety of diseases. Progress in the past 10 years has enhanced understanding of the …

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 …

CONTEXT: Urolithiasis (UL) is one of the most common diseases, with worldwide increasing
incidence and prevalence. The pathogenesis of calcium oxalate (CaOx) UL, which accounts …

Urinary stone disease is an ailment afflicting human kind for many centuries. It can affect up
to a quarter the population in certain geographic areas and hence poses a significant health …

Introduction Stone analysis is an important part in the evaluation of patients having stone
disease. This could orientate the physician toward particular etiologies. Material and …

Several major diseases, such as cancer and cardiovascular abnormalities, may be linked to
pathological deposition of minerals or organic compounds in various tissues. 1− 3 Thus, the …

Stone formation in the urinary tract affects about 5–10% of the population in industrialized
countries, although it is very rare in other countries such as Greenland or Japan. The high …

The generalized use of physical methods, X-ray diffraction and Fourier transform infrared
spectroscopy (FTIR) decisively improved urinary stone analysis by allowing to accurately …

There has been an increasing prevalence of kidney stones over the last 2 decades
worldwide. Many studies have indicated a possible association between metabolic …