Researchers identify live bacteria within calcium kidney stones, raising new questions about stone formation and suggesting new targets for prevention and treatment.

For the first time, scientists have discovered evidence of bacteria hiding in 'noninfectious' kidney stones. These hardened clumps of small crystals are made from chemicals in urine and are thought to ...

It's long been thought that only an unusual type of kidney stone has any connection to bacteria, and that the vast majority ...

A team of researchers at UCLA has reported an unexpected twist in a condition long treated as a crystal chemistry problem. In samples of the most common kidney stone, they found bacteria living inside ...

The human kidney filters about a cup of blood every minute, removing waste, excess fluid, and toxins from it, while also ...

A study detailed “the hilum first technique,” specifically designed for nephrectomy in patients with polycystic kidney disease (PKD).

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Kidney stones are hard, mineral-based deposits that form in the kidneys due to an accumulation of substances like calcium, oxalate, and uric acid. They can vary in size, from tiny grains to larger, ...

With more than one in 10 people around the world suffering from them, kidney stones are an increasingly significant health burden 1. One region in China with an especially high incidence is the city ...

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Taking chanca piedra might help break up kidney stones and protect your liver from damage. Chanca piedra is available in capsules, liquid concentrates, and tea sachets. It's best to talk with a doctor ...