Ever had a kidney stone? If not, congratulations. You’ve never screamed while trying to pee out microscopic shrapnel. It ...

Urine output was not measured ... birefringent crystals (red arrows), a defining characteristic of calcium oxalate crystals. In Panel C, a high-magnification image (hematoxylin and eosin) of ...

Calcium oxalate is the most common stone composition including in obese subjects. Numerous factors are involved in the generation of such stones including the amount of oxalate excreted in urine. This ...

Kidney stones, characterized by mineral and salt accumulations in the kidneys, often present subtle early signs that differ ...

They form when calcium, oxalate, and uric acid accumulate in very high amounts in the urine and form crystals. These crystals ...

Background The objective of this study is to determine in a case series (four patients) how calcified deposits in renal papillae are associated with the development of calcium oxalate monohydrate ...

Rhubarb is a delicious ingredient for a range of dishes, but gardeners should be aware of the dangers of consuming the whole plant before they start cooking or eating it ...

Current focus is to decipher the pathways of calcium oxalate crystal formation and oxalate degradation. In plant foods, oxalate exists in two general forms, soluble and insoluble, and each form can ...

Gardens are once again blossoming with vibrant flowers, fruits, and vegetables. If you're lucky enough to have a rhubarb ...