Tag Archives: Kidney

Ultrasound tweezers could help remove kidney stones without surgery

By Clare Wilson Magnified kidney stone chipsW.D. Auer / Alamy Beams of ultrasound could be used to remove kidney stones by steering them through the body. In experiments on pigs, a team using the approach was able to move glass beads along a predefined course. Kidney stones arise when minerals dissolved in urine form crystals.… Read More »

New test method to detect kidney cancers

A novel liquid biopsy method can detect kidney cancers with high accuracy, including small, localized tumors which are often curable but for which no early detection method exists, say scientists from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The report in Nature Medicine suggests that if validated in larger trials and applied widely, the noninvasive test could find more early kidney… Read More »

Foods That Help Avoid Kidney Stones

A kidney stone is a hard mass that forms from crystals in the urine.  For most people, natural chemicals in the urine keep stones from forming and causing problems. Different Types of Kidney Stones calcium oxalate  Calcium phosphate stone  Uric acid stone   Diet changes and medical treatment are individualized based on the type of… Read More »

Italian study shows growth in heart and kidney problems in people living with HIV

The closed cohort consisted of individuals who were seen for care both in 2004 and 2014. By definition, each participant was ten years older in 2014, therefore the prevalence of non-communicable diseases would be expected to increase, but not by as much as was observed. It consisted of 1517 people (33% women) with a median… Read More »

Ayurvedic Kidney Cleanser Supplements To Get Rid Of Gallstones Naturally

Kid Clear capsules are the best ayurvedic kidney cleanser supplements for men and women. These pills help to get rid of gallstones naturally. At present, you can easily remove gallstone troubles without surgery. Certain home remedies are found to be very effective to cure gallstone complaints. If left unconsidered, gallstone accumulation in body can lead… Read More »