Rare genetic causes can contribute to the formation of kidney stones in children. “There are some well-defined genetic diseases that affect metabolism and can cause people to form stones ...

Around 10 percent of kidney stones are struvite stones, and they are more common in women. Your risk of developing struvite stones is higher if you have chronic UTIs. A cystine stone may form if you ...

Researchers confirm that bacteria naturally exist in the urinary tract, influencing kidney stone formation and potentially ...

A case study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition examines how one patient’s switch to a carnivore diet increased ...

Fruit flies are invaluable for scientific research due to their 77% gene similarity to humans, making them ideal for space ...

Margaret Thatcher, the resolute British Prime Minister known as the “Iron Lady” famously said, “You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it.” But for the ...

Over 1,000 genes may serve as possible treatment targets for individuals with kidney disease, according to a new study. By creating the most complete and detailed genetic 'map' of kidney function to ...

Margaret Thatcher, the resolute British Prime Minister known as the “Iron Lady” famously said, “You may have to fight a ...

Kidney stone development involves various factors, including genetic predisposition and environmental influences, specifically dietary habits. Addressing these modifiable risk factors is crucial ...

The University of Alabama at Birmingham has special expertise in the evaluation and management of Rare Genetic Kidney disease. This clinic started due to a specific Rare Genetic Kidney disease called ...

We propose that targeting the metabolic defects in this pathway might provide an opportunity for the development of kidney cancer ... Figure 5: Hereditary leiomyomatosis renal cell cancer.