Chronic cannabis use can cause Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS), a condition characterized by cyclic vomiting and abdominal pain. This condition can lead to dehydration, electrolyte imbalances and renal failure, increasing the risk of nephrolithiasis or kidney stones, per a study published in Cureus. A Case Study A 28-year-old man with a history of kidney stones and CHS, marijuana and tobacco abuse presented to…

A strategy of active surveillance appears successful for many patients, a new study has found.

A secondary analysis of the DCP shows that, compared with hydrochlorothiazide, chlorthalidone significantly increases the risk of kidney stones — but only among those with prior stones.

Treatment with transcutaneous, focused ultrasound safely repositioned and broke apart ureteral stones during initial clinical testing in 29 patients.

Patients with kidney stones show key alterations in gut and urinary microbiota compared with those without.

Though added sugars have been linked with multiple poor health outcomes, their link with kidney stones has been unclear.

Physicians need to meet patients 'where they are' to develop a comprehensive plan to keep weight off and live a healthy lifestyle.

An AI algorithm designed to detect erosions and ankylosis in patients with sacroiliitis shows nearly 90% accuracy and is being scaled up to gather millions of images from international partners.

Data suggested that the use of magnetic hydrogel could be integrated into laser treatments for renal stones through ureteroscopy without immediate complications.

Reducing dining out during the pandemic resulted in lowered levels of sodium and calcium in the urine in patients with a history of kidney stones.

Study compared SGLT2 inhibitors with GLP-1 agonists and DPP-4 inhibitors

Patients with advanced alcohol addiction may consume hand sanitizers, the composition of which can distort blood values and complicate a correct diagnosis.

Increased thiazide doses were associated with a greater decrease in urine calcium and kidney stone events over a 4-year period in adults who had kidney stones.

The novel ultrasound device resolved lingering kidney stones and prevented relapse in a new study.

"If patients know they have the diagnosis, and they do the right things and avoid alcohol and risky drugs, most people will have few acute attacks."

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