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

A young woman with no previous health issues experienced three consecutive episodes of acute kidney injury (AKI) following "Brazilian" hair-straightening procedures. Though the 26-year-old Tunisian ...

urinalysis urine lab test For example, individuals with hyperoxaluria may be more prone to forming calcium oxalate monohydrate stones, according to new study findings. Specific urinary characteristics ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract • The chemistry, crystallography and ultrastructure of intracellular calcium oxalate deposits in the angiosperm, Dracaena sanderiana are ...

Oxalate, or oxalic acid, is a plant chemical found in some foods and is produced by the body as a by-product of digestion. While getting too many oxalates is not a concern for most people, those prone ...

The aim of this study was to determine whether protein, administered alone or simultaneously with a hypercalcic diet, was able to aggravate calcium oxalate stone formation in rats. Thirty-two male ...

Healthcare providers may recommend low oxalate diets to treat a variety of conditions, particularly kidney stones. However, recent research has called into question whether low oxalate diets are ...