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
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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,
Lithium Effects On Renal Function In Geriatric Patients
Lithium Effects On Renal Function In Geriatric Patients Overview The practice of augmenting antidepressant therapy with lithium, known as Lithium Augmentation (LA), is considered a primary treatment option for individuals suffering from Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD). However, in the case of geriatric patients, this approach is notably underutilized due to concerns surrounding potential
AKI In Alcohol-Related Hepatitis
AKI In Alcohol-Related Hepatitis The prevalence, prediction, and impact of acute kidney injury (AKI) in alcohol-related hepatitis (AH) remain uncertain. AH is the most severe form of alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD) with a 30% mortality rate within 90 days, often aggravated by AKI, either as a primary or secondary cause. Research suggests
Remission of Renal Cell Carcinoma With Brain Metastases: A Case Study
Remission of Renal Cell Carcinoma With Brain Metastases: A Case Study Cases of complete remission of cancers with brain metastases are very rare. It’s often brought by tyrosine kinase inhibitor monotherapy in patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma. For metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC) patients, the case of brain metastasis has been
Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma: A Meta‑Analysis Review of Therapy
Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma: A Meta‑Analysis Review of Therapy Background In 2021, there will be an estimated 76,080 new cases of kidney cancer in the US (48,780 in men and 27,300 in women) and about 13,780 patients (4,990 women, 8,790 men) will die from this disease. The most common form of kidney
Stroke in the Presence of Renal Disease
Can Sotagliflozin Prevent Cardiovascular Ailments for Patients with Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease?
Can Sotagliflozin Prevent Cardiovascular Ailments for Patients with Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease Cardiovascular diseases, including stroke, are major healthcare issues affecting humans worldwide. Between 2010 and 2030, the estimated total medical costs might escalate to from $273–$818 billion in the United States alone. Modifiable risk factors for stroke include hypertension, diabetes,
