Abstract In Asia, about 1%–19.1% of the population suffer from urolithiasis. However, due to
variations in socio-economic status and geographic locations, the prevalence and incidence …

Kidney stones are a common disorder, with an annual incidence of eight cases per 1,000
adults. During an episode of renal colic, the first priority is to rule out conditions requiring …

Objectives To investigate the prevalence and associated factors of kidney stones among
adults in China. Subjects and Methods A nationwide cross‐sectional survey was conducted …

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

Near-infrared activated nanomaterials have been reported for biomedical applications
ranging from photothermal tumor destruction to biofilm eradication and energy-gated drug …

Background Urolithiasis is a common urological problem that is associated with high
morbidity. A comprehensive assessment of the non-fatal and fatal health trends of …

Urolithiasis is a global phenomenon. Cystolithiasis is common in parts of Africa due to low
protein intake and dehydration from endemic diarrhoeal illnesses. Nephrolithiasis is less …

Background Renal calculi are a common and recurrent urological disease and are usually
detected by CT. In this study, we evaluated the diagnostic capability, image quality, and …

Uric acid stones account for 10%–15% of all urinary stones. Changes in dietary habits,
environment or both can result in the increase of uric acid stones. The formation of uric acid …

What are the dietary, fluid intake and lifestyle indications for the disease management and
recurrences prevention in patients with urolithiasis? Despite the progress in urolithiasis …