Kidney stones are hard, mineral-based deposits that form in the kidneys due to an accumulation of substances like calcium, ...

What is a kidney scan? A kidney scan is an imaging test that looks at your kidneys. Your health care provider can also see how well blood is flowing in your kidneys. A kidney scan is also called a ...

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More than 1,000 genes may serve as possible treatment targets for individuals with kidney disease, according to a new study, ...

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This audio is not downloadable due to copyright restrictions. This weekend marks 60 years since The Rolling Stones toured New Zealand. It was the band's first visit to NZ and Australia and at time the ...

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You can do several things to prevent kidney stones, which can form when your urine becomes saturated with substances that crystallize into a stone, such as calcium or uric acid. Simple "fixes," such ...

A ureteral stent is a flexible plastic tube for insertion into the ureter to treat or prevent blockages that impede urine flow from the kidney to the bladder, such as kidney stones. Once the ...

Drug-eluting stents reduce the occurrence of in-stent restenosis and the need for subsequent target vessel revascularization when compared with bare-metal stents. However, drug-eluting stents may ...

Kidney stones that occur with an infection typically require an immediate medical procedure, such as placement of a stent. People with larger kidney stones may need other procedures, such as shock ...