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Kidney Stones and Urolithiasis Treatments

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Abstract editorial illustration accompanying the article: Researchers report stone cultures were linked with more sepsis after urinary stone procedures
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Researchers report stone cultures were linked with more sepsis after urinary stone procedures

A prospective observational study of 143 people undergoing procedures for urinary stones compared pre-surgery urine cultures with cultures taken from the stones during surgery. Stone cultures were positive more often and were associated with postoperative sepsis, while pre-surgery urine culture results were not significantly associated with sepsis. Because this was an observational study, the findings show associations rather than cause and effect.

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Abstract editorial illustration accompanying the article: New analysis identifies risk factors for chronic kidney disease after unilateral kidney removal
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New analysis identifies risk factors for chronic kidney disease after unilateral kidney removal

Researchers systematically reviewed and pooled data from 26 adult cohort studies on developing chronic kidney disease (CKD) after unilateral nephrectomy. Among adults with preserved preoperative kidney function (eGFR ≥ 60 mL/min/1.73 m²), several baseline factors—such as older age and diabetes—and surgical approach were associated with higher odds of incident CKD.

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