Idiopathic calcium oxalate (CaOx) stones often develop attached to Randall's plaque
present on kidney papillary surfaces. Similar to the plaques formed during vascular …

Kidney stone disease is one of the oldest diseases known to medicine; however, the
mechanisms of stone formation and development remain largely unclear. Over the past …

Kidney stones (also known as urinary stones or nephrolithiasis) are highly prevalent,
affecting approximately 10% of adults worldwide, and the incidence of stone disease is …

Background Urolithiasis is among the most common urologic diagnoses globally, with
substantial burden and cost on healthcare systems worldwide. Increasing evidence links …

Exosome is a nanoscale vesicle with a size range of 30–100 nm. It is secreted from cell to
extracellular space by exocytosis after fusion of multivesicular body (MVB)(formed by …

Background: Dehydration appears prevalent, costly and associated with adverse outcomes.
We sought to generate consensus on such key issues and elucidate need for further …

Although the genetic basis of many kidney diseases is being rapidly elucidated, their
experimental study remains problematic owing to the lack of suitable models. The fruitfly …

Prevalence and trends of urolithiasis among adults : Current Opinion in Urology Prevalence
and trends of urolithiasis among adults : Current Opinion in Urology Log in or Register …

Calcium oxalate nephrolithiasis is a common and highly recurrent disease in urology;
however, its precise pathogenesis is still unknown. Recent research has shown that renal …

The estimated lifetime risk of nephrolithiasis is growing nowadays, and the formation of
kidney stones is frequently promoted by hypercalciuria. Vitamin D, and especially its active …