Kidney Stones

PHILADELPHIA — The incidence for a kidney stone event was lower in a cohort of individuals 1 year after donating a kidney compared to individuals who were turned down for donation, data from ASN Kidney Week showed.

People with a history of kidney stones had a similar diet overall to those who have never had nephrolithiasis but drank more diet soda and ate fewer vegetables, according to a study in a Swiss population.

A higher percentage of energy intake from added sugars may be linked to an increased prevalence of kidney stones, according to recently published data.

The FDA granted 510(k) clearance to Boston Scientific Corporation for its LithoVue Elite Single-Use Digital Flexible Ureteroscope System, according to a press release.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation launched the Kidney Care Choices model to pay nephrologists and their practice teams to treat patients with stage 4 and 5 chronic kidney disease.

Adults who drink large amounts of coffee are less at risk for incident AKI compared with those who never drink coffee.

It did not take long for nephrologist and kidney stone specialist David S. Goldfarb, MD, FASN, to realize that the buildup of pain radiating from the right side of his abdomen was from a kidney stone that had begun its downward migration.

ATLANTA — Use of empagliflozin was associated with a nearly 40% reduced risk for nephrolithiasis among people with type 2 diabetes, according to data presented at ENDO 2022.

Novome Biotechnologies announced positive results of its phase 1 trial evaluating NOV-001, a once-daily Genetically Engineered Microbial Medicine for the treatment of enteric hyperoxaluria.

Using genetic data, researchers in Sweden have shown increased use of coffee and caffeinated products may lead to a reduction in kidney stones.