Journal of endourology, 25(9), 1541-1545 (2011-08-06)
Oral citrate supplements have been shown to decrease kidney stone recurrence rates in both laboratory and clinical studies. The taste of the citrate supplements, however, is poor, and long-term compliance is low. Our objective was to determine if Splenda(®) added
Journal of bone and mineral research : the official journal of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research, 28(3), 497-504 (2012-09-20)
The dietary acid load created by the typical Western diet may adversely impact the skeleton by disrupting calcium metabolism. Whether neutralizing dietary acid with alkaline potassium salts results in sustained improvements in calcium balance remains controversial. In this randomized, double-blind
Nephrology, dialysis, transplantation : official publication of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association, 27(5), 1729-1736 (2012-05-02)
Primary hyperoxaluria Type 1 is a rare autosomal recessive inborn error of glyoxylate metabolism, caused by a deficiency of the liver-specific enzyme alanine:glyoxylate aminotransferase. The disorder results in overproduction and excessive urinary excretion of oxalate, causing recurrent urolithiasis and nephrocalcinosis.
Cystinuria is a relatively uncommon cause of pediatric stone disease, but has significant morbidity if not properly controlled because of its significant stone recurrence rate. Cystinuria is caused by the inability of the renal tubules to reabsorb filtered cystine, which
International braz j urol : official journal of the Brazilian Society of Urology, 37(5), 611-616 (2011-11-22)
To evaluate the preventive effects of alkaline citrate on stone recurrence as well as stone growth post-ESWL or PCNL in patients with calcium-containing stones. A total of 76 patients with calcium calculi who were stone-free or had residual stones less
Our team of scientists has experience in all areas of research including Life Science, Material Science, Chemical Synthesis, Chromatography, Analytical and many others.