Tuesday, 12 February 2008 - The liver synthesized glycoprotein Fetuin-A is found at high levels in the circulation and bone. An increased serum fetuin-A concentration correlates with a common form of mild osteogenesis imperfecta...

Wednesday, 16 January 2008 - Recent studies have suggested an increased prevalence of urolithiasis and recurrence associated with obesity. Lee et al. (2008) assessed the influence of obesity on stone risk factors as well as on...

Saturday, 3 November 2007 - Many believe that computed tomography (CT) is probably better than intravenous urogram (IVU) to detect urinary calculi. Shine (2007) challenged this by a comprehensive search of the literature. Both...

Thursday, 6 September 2007 - Kumar et al. (2007) compared the efficacy and adverse effects of oral diclofenac, topical eutectic mixture of local anesthesia (EMLA), and their combination for pain control during shockwave...

Friday, 27 July 2007 - Up to 50% of the children with nephrolithiasis pass urinary calculi spontaneously. However, intervention is necessary in cases of concomitant infection, persistent flank or abdominal pain, and failure to...

(alpha)1-Adrenergic blockers increase the frequency of spontaneous passage of the distal ureteral calculi. All 3 agents tested were equally efficacious

This study indicates that the HM3 lithotriptor disintegrates caliceal and renal pelvic stones better than the LSP and SLX machines, resulting in fewer complications and re-treatments

This study demonstrated for the first time that rapidly performed ESWL is a valuable therapeutic option to improve elimination of ureteral stones and shorten duration of hospital stay, proven that the stone is located proximally...

A conservative approach should be considered as an option in the management of uncomplicated distal- ureteral stones