Tag: Kidney Stones
Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitors Tied to Lower Kidney Stone Risk
Findings seen compared with glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists or dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitors
Commercially Available Alkaline Water Not Likely to Prevent Kidney Stones
Five analyzed brands have negligible alkali content compared with potassium citrate or other supplements
Added Sugar Consumption Increases Risk for Kidney Stones
Higher percentage of energy intake from added sugars significantly linked to prevalence of kidney stones
Mini-Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy Yields Higher Stone-Free Rate
Complications, surgical times, and operating margins similar to flexible ureteroscopy
Cannabidiol Oil No Benefit After Ureteroscopy With Stent Placement
Cannabidiol oil does not reduce pain or opioid use for patients undergoing ureteroscopy with stent placement for urinary stones
Hydrochlorothiazide Does Not Affect Recurrence of Kidney Stones
For patients with recurrent kidney stones, no difference seen in recurrence with hydrochlorothiazide 12.5, 25, 50 mg versus placebo
Ho:YAG Laser, Thulium Laser Fiber Both Effective for Stone Management
No significant difference seen for ureteroscopy time or in stone-free rate or complication rates
Combination Ultrasound Technique Treats Ureteral Stones
Combination of ultrasonic propulsion and burst wave lithotripsy feasible in awake patients to reposition and break up ureteral stones for passage
Low Dietary Calcium, Potassium Intake Tied to Kidney Stone Recurrence
Adding foods high in calcium and potassium to the diet may help prevent recurrent symptomatic kidney stones
Removing Small, Asymptomatic Kidney Stones Beneficial
Risk for relapse lower with removal of small, asymptomatic, secondary stones during endoscopic removal of primary stone