Breaking up kidney stones in awake patients possible says study
A simple ultrasound technique can be used to move, reposition or break up kidney stones, all while the patient is awake reveals a new study.
Oct 08, 2022, 13:20 PM IST
Delhi hospital remove 856 stones from a man's kidney
The ultrasound report of the man's kidney showed the presence of two stones but doctors found over 850 stones while the operation progressed.
Jul 09, 2018, 20:04 PM IST
Experimental obesity drug may prevent kidney stones
Japanese scientists have found that an experimental obesity drug can potentially prevent the formation of kidney stones in mice.
Mar 19, 2018, 11:30 AM IST
Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu has kidney stones removed
The medical intervention under anaesthesia was successfully carried out at Hadassah hospital in Jerusalem.
May 26, 2017, 13:59 PM IST
Prevent yourself from chronic kidney disease
Besides performing life sustaining function of removing the waste products and regulating the amount of water and chemicals in the body, kidneys perform the important function of maintaining normal blood pressure, produce a hormone called erythropoietin which helps in formation of red blood cells and activate vitamin D which helps in making our bones strong.
Mar 21, 2017, 12:38 PM IST
These factors increases the risk of recurring kidney stones!
Do you know kidney stones can occur more than once?
Jan 06, 2017, 00:06 AM IST
Five surprising health benefits of staying hydrated!
Water is so important to help maintain temperature, remove waste and regulate all bodily fuctions.
Aug 22, 2016, 19:13 PM IST
10 warning signs you may have kidney stones!
While the leading cause of kidney stones is lack of water, high sodium intake, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, urinary tract infection can increase the risk.
Aug 10, 2016, 09:40 AM IST
Citrus fruit extract may prevent kidney stones
Kidney stones are small, hard mineral deposits that form inside the kidneys. High blood pressure, diabetes and obesity can increase the risk, and the reported incidence is on the rise.
Aug 09, 2016, 16:48 PM IST
With record 300 league goal in sight, Lionel Messi returns after kidney stone treatment
He needs only two goals to become the first player in the Spanish league to score 300 goals.
Feb 11, 2016, 20:17 PM IST
Kidney stones on rise in US teens
The researchers studied specific groups of patients at greatest risk by analysing age, race and sex characteristics, over a 16-year period, from 1997 to 2012.
Jan 15, 2016, 16:44 PM IST
Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez fire Barcelona to third Club World Cup, beat River Plate 3-0
The Spanish giants welcomed back Messi after a bout of kidney stones and the mercurial Argentine scored with a clinical finish on 36 minutes, before a lethal Luis Suarez double destroyed River's hopes.
Dec 20, 2015, 19:47 PM IST
Kidney stones may put kids at heart disease risk
Kidney stones in children are not an isolated medical problem, claim researchers, suggesting that there is a clear link between kidney stones in children and thickened or hardened arteries -- precursors to a wide variety of cardiovascular diseases.
Sep 22, 2015, 13:01 PM IST
