kidney stones
Coverage of kidney stones in the Nexus archive.
- Ongole GGH doctors perform advanced kidney stone surgery on patients
Doctors at Ongole Government General Hospital performed advanced kidney stone surgeries using new Holmium Laser equipment. The hospital's superintendent stated that these advanced tools have significantly improved their ability to treat kidney stones.
- FDA Issues Safety Alert on Weight-Loss Drug's Kidney Risks
The FDA issued a safety alert regarding the over-the-counter weight-loss drug orlistat (alli), warning of potential kidney stone and kidney injury risks. The agency approved a label change to include these warnings.
- Why drinking more water didn’t prevent kidney stones
A large study tested a high-tech hydration program, including smart water bottles, reminders, coaching, and financial incentives, to prevent kidney stone recurrence but found it ineffective. The program aimed to ensure adequate water intake to reduce repeat kidney stone episodes.