Stone Slayer's Picks
Publish Date: January 21, 2024
Stone Still In the Kidney? Here’s What To Do Next
Publish Date: March 20, 2022
Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL) for Kidney Stones
Publish Date: January 17, 2022
Kidney Stone Density & Why It’s Important [The Hounsfield Unit]
Latest Blog Articles
Publish Date: April 21, 2024
Uric Acid Kidney Stones: Subtypes and Causes
Uric acid kidney stones have subtypes. All of them have unique causes which we detailed in this blog. Spot your stone here to know the root cause.
Publish Date: April 14, 2024
Can Diabetes Cause Kidney Stones?
Around 1/3 of US adults have pre-diabetes. Did you know that diabetes can cause kidney stones? Read this blog to know what you can do to lower your risk.
Publish Date: April 7, 2024
Metabolic Syndrome and Insulin Resistance Impact on Kidney Stones
When it comes to uric acid (UA) stone formation, uric acid gets all the blame. However, did you know that metabolic syndrome is the real culprit? Read this blog to know why.
Publish Date: March 31, 2024
Can Prostate Enlargement Lead to Kidney Stones?
Around 80% of men over 70 years old suffer from prostate enlargement. Did you know that it can increase kidney stone risk? Find out why in this blog.
Publish Date: March 24, 2024
Can High Uric Acid Levels Cause Kidney Stones?
Doctors blame protein-rich foods for uric acid kidney stones because they can raise your uric acid levels. However, is uric acid really the problem?
Publish Date: March 17, 2024
Urine pH Role in Kidney Stone Formation
Urine alkalinity or acidity, also called urine pH, impacts two stone types: uric acid stones and calcium phosphate stones. Get all the details in this blog.
Publish Date: March 10, 2024
Is Marijuana Use Linked to Kidney Stone Risk?
There's a lot of debate about whether using marijuana for kidney stone pain is safe. Read this blog to get clear answers to many questions about marijuana use.
Publish Date: March 3, 2024
Does Sugar Cause Kidney Stones?
Sugar intake can affect certain urinary factors. However, does sugar cause kidney stones? Let's look at the facts in this blog.
Publish Date: February 25, 2024
The Truth about Vitamin C and Kidney Stone Risk
Many people stock Vitamin C because we were made to believe that it will help prevent flu. Typically, people consume around 15 times more Vitamin C than their body needs due to taking supplements, apart from natural food sources. Did you know that excess vitamin C increases your risk for kidney stones? Find out why in this blog.
Publish Date: February 18, 2024
Mixed Calcium Oxalate Kidney Stones: Subtypes and Causes
Some calcium oxalate stones may contain less than 70% of pure Monohydrate (COM) or Dihydrate (COD) crystals. These are called mixed calcium oxalate stones.
Publish Date: February 11, 2024
Calcium Oxalate Dihydrate Stones: Subtypes and Causes
Calcium Oxalate stones are divided into two main categories: Calcium Oxalate Monohydrate (COM) and Calcium Oxalate Dihydrate (COD) stones. Dive deeper on COD in this blog.
Publish Date: February 4, 2024
Calcium Oxalate Monohydrate Kidney Stones: Subtypes and Causes
Calcium Oxalate Monohydrate (COM stones) are the most prevalent subtype of kidney stones. These stones have five known tertiary types. Read the details here.
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