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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