Nephrolithiasis and loss of kidney function

Impact of nephrolithiasis on kidney function

BACKGROUND Kidney stone disease has been associated with reduced kidney function and chronic kidney disease (CKD). The objective of the study was to examine kidney function, body mass index (BMI) and the prevalence of cardiovascular disease, hypertension and diabetes in recurrent kidney stone formers. METHODS A cross-sectional, case-control study comparing measures of kidney function, BMI and...

Nocturnal Hypoxia and Loss of Kidney Function

BACKGROUND Although obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is more common in patients with kidney disease, whether nocturnal hypoxia affects kidney function is unknown. METHODS We studied all adult subjects referred for diagnostic testing of sleep apnea between July 2005 and December 31 2007 who had serial measurement of their kidney function. Nocturnal hypoxia was defined as oxygen saturation (SaO2) ...

Nutritional Management of Kidney Stones (Nephrolithiasis)

The incidence of kidney stones is common in the United States and treatments for them are very costly. This review article provides information about epidemiology, mechanism, diagnosis, and pathophysiology of kidney stone formation, and methods for the evaluation of stone risks for new and follow-up patients. Adequate evaluation and management can prevent recurrence of stones. Kidney stone prev...

Kidney stones and kidney function loss: a cohort study

OBJECTIVE To investigate whether the presence of kidney stones increase the risk of end stage renal disease (ESRD) or other adverse renal outcomes. DESIGN A registry cohort study using validated algorithms based on claims and facility utilisation data. Median follow-up of 11 years. SETTING Alberta, Canada, between 1997 and 2009. PARTICIPANTS 3,089,194 adult patients without ESRD at baseli...

Nephrolithiasis of the Horse-Shoe Kidney