This study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current literature on the utilisation of ChatGPT in the fields of clinical medicine, urology, and academic medicine, while also addressing the associated ethical challenges and potential risks.
Introduction Currently, there are no agreed-upon investigations and follow-up guidelines for the conservative management of ureteric stones. This study used common themes identified in previous works to investigate whether there is a consensus amongst urology consultants in the United Kingdom.
Studies on the relationships between diseases of the urinary system and human plasma proteomes have identified several potential biomarkers. However, none of these studies have elucidated the causal relationships between plasma proteins and urolithiasis.
The standard treatment procedures for managing renal calculi in the pediatric population are similar to those in adults. The application of flexible ureteroscopy has contributed to the increased popularity of retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) as an alternative therapeutic modality that can be successfully applied in children.
To ensure that research on kidney stones provides meaningful impact for the kidney stone community, patients and caregivers should be engaged as stakeholders in clinical trial design, starting at study inception.
Patient-centered communication after surgery can enhance patient satisfaction and reduce unplanned clinical contact. However, patients information needs following kidney stone surgery are not well-understood, limiting quality improvement efforts.
Vacuum-assisted mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy (vmPCNL) is being increasingly adopted due to its faster operating times and lower incidence of postoperative infectious complications (IC), however, studies have been limited by small sample sizes.
Renal calculi are solid crystals that form in the kidneys and cause severe pain and discomfort. This study aims to investigate risk factors for postoperative recurrence of renal calculi in elderly patients and provide background knowledge on the prevalence and management of renal calculi in this demographic.
Mitochondria are essential organelles because they generate the energy required for cellular functions. Kidney stones, as one of the most common urological diseases, have garnered significant attention.
The association of alcohol intake with kidney stone disease (KSD) is not clear based on current clinical evidence. We examined the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2007-2018 and used logistic regression analyses to determine the independent association between alcohol intake and prevalent KSD.
Oxalate-induced damage to renal tubular epithelial cells (RTECs) is an essential factor in the incident kidney stone, but the specific mechanism is unclear. Recent research has pinpointed interacting areas within the endoplasmic reticulum and mitochondria, called mitochondria-associated membranes (MAMs).
Chronic pancreatitis (CP) is associated with increased risk of calcium-oxalate kidney stones, likely due to enteric hyperoxaluria. However, the risk of kidney stones for patients with CP after total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation (TPIAT) is unknown.
We evaluated the metabolic differences between pure and impure uric acid stone formers in this retrospective study of uric acid kidney stone formers diagnosed between 1996 and 2021.
Demographics and medical history were compared by χ2 tests.
To assess accuracy of self-reported stone events in a large clinical trial by adjudication against the weight of documentation for spontaneous stone passage or surgical intervention.
Participants in the Prevention of Urinary Stones with Hydration (PUSH) trial were randomized to a multi-component behavioral intervention or control arm to increase and maintain high fluid intake.
To determine the association between kidney stone history and predicted 10-year risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease events in a nationally representative US adult sample without existing cardiovascular disease.
To investigate the performance of dynamic 3D diuretic renal scintigraphy using a hybrid whole body CZT SPECT/CT for the evaluation of acute ureteric obstruction in patients with urinary stone disease.
Urolithiasis is a serious health issue that is constantly getting worse around the world. In relation to laser lithotripsy, new techniques and technological advancements have emerged, giving urologists a wide range of choices for treating stone disease.
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is the gold-standard treatment for large renal stones. One potentially significant complication of PCNL is blood loss, which can result in transfusion requirement and poorer stone-free outcomes.
