Researchers have identified bacterial biofilms within calcium oxalate kidney stones, the most common type, challenging the established view that these stones are sterile and noninfectious and raising ...

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 ...

Investigators assessed suction-assisted mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) for treating stones in anomalous kidneys in a multicenter, real-world prospective study.

Approximately one in seven adults in the United States has kidney disease, where the organs responsible for filtering waste ...

Tiny RNA molecules carried by extracellular vesicles in the bloodstream can accurately predict kidney function decline and cardiovascular risk in chronic kidney disease (CKD), as reported by ...

March is National Kidney Month, a time to shine a light on the thousands of individuals whose lives are deeply affected by ...

Earlier analyses demonstrated strong local tumor control, with nearly nine in 10 patients remaining free of recurrence at ...

Both approaches identified hemoglobin as one of the most significant predictors of CKD risk. Additional top-ranked features included blood urea, sodium levels, red blood cell count, potassium, and ...

Ripping open another bag of Wotsits, 18-stone Katie Turton's self-esteem was at rock bottom - but a charity walk would soon set her life on a whole new path. The former make-up artist, 32, from Wigan, ...