The Fenofibrate Role In The Fight For Kidney Function Preservation Chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage renal disease (ESRD) are increasingly significant global health concerns, with CKD now affecting an estimated 9.1% of the world's population—a 29.3% increase since 1990. This rise has severe implications, contributing to 1.2 million deaths annually
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Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy: Long-Term Effectiveness
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy: Long-Term Effectiveness Overview The study aimed to conduct a comprehensive audit spanning seven years with a three-year follow-up at a high-volume stone center that specializes in extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL). The primary objectives were to assess the efficacy of ESWL in stone clearance in comparison to existing
Urine Volume And The Incidence Of Kidney Stones
Urine Volume And The Incidence Of Kidney Stones Kidney stone disease poses a significant health challenge, impacting nearly one in 11 individuals in the United States. Not only does it result in substantial morbidity, but it also leads to a considerable utilization of healthcare resources. In the pursuit of preventing stone disease,
PD-1/L1 Inhibitors: Treatment Efficacy In Urothelial Carcinoma
PD-1/L1 Inhibitors: Treatment Efficacy In Urothelial Carcinoma Overview Programmed cell death‐1/ligand 1 (PD-1/PD-L1) inhibitors represent a novel therapeutic approach for advanced urothelial carcinoma, prompting the need for a comparative assessment of their effectiveness and safety in comparison to traditional chemotherapy. To address this, a comprehensive meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials conducted until
