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Epidemiology of urolithiasis with emphasis on ultrasound detection: A retrospective analysis of 5371 cases in Saudi Arabia

open access: yesSaudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation, 2015
This retrospective study was conducted to determine the prevalence of urinary calculi in the indigenous population of Saudi Arabia and compare it with expatriates of different nationalities working in Saudi Arabia with emphasis on the anatomic location ...
Farid Ahmad   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Employment Trajectories of Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Factors Driving Transitions Between States

open access: yesArthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) significantly impacts employment capacity. This study aimed to investigate the impact of burden of disease activity, damage, and treatment on employment outcomes and transitions in patients with SLE. Methods Using data from a single center, we analyzed employment transitions, adjusted mean disease activity ...
Javier Mencia‐Ledo   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Current Knowledge Concerning Silica Urinary Calculi [PDF]

open access: yes, 1987
Laboratory research has shown phosphate to inhibit the formation of insoluble silica - protein complexes that are believed to be important in the formation of silica urinary calculi.
Emerick, Royce J.
core   +1 more source

Biochemical profile of urinary calculi in a tertiary care centre

open access: yesJournal of Pathology of Nepal
Background: Urolithiasis is the most common urological disease worldwide. It is multifactorial in origin and influenced by the physical and chemical conditions of the urinary system.
Neeraj Subedi   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Determination of urinary Calculi composition using dual energy CT [PDF]

open access: yes, 2021
To assess the incidence of the various types of urinary calculi composition using dual- energy CT. This study aims to determine the urinary calculi size, location, characteristics, and the radiation exposure for DECT KUB.
Kamarulzaman, Mohd Nazli   +3 more
core   +1 more source

Biodegradable and Biocompatible Functional Polymers for Biomedical Applications

open access: yesAdvanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Biodegradable and biocompatible functional polymers integrate electrical, mechanical, and stimuli‐responsive functionalities while enabling programmed degradation under physiological conditions. This review introduces recent advances in conductive, shape‐memory, self‐healing, photocurable, and adhesive polymer systems, emphasizing material design ...
Won Bae Han   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Awareness of preventive measures for urinary calculi formation among adult Egyptians [PDF]

open access: yesZagazig University Medical Journal
BackgroundUrinary calculi formation is a common worldwide health problem. Six verities of renal calculi are known. The prevalence of urinary calculi and awareness of risk factors among the public in adult Egyptians are not addressed enough nowadays, so ...
Hassan Abdelwahab   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Urinary Calculi [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
The chemical composition of 256 urinary calculi on the Witwatersrand has been determined in 3 population groups. 'Calcium stones' comprised 53,1% of the total and most of the remainder were triple phosphate.
van Blerk, PJP   +3 more
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Dynamically Actuated Reconfigurable Topographical Surface Enables Active Control of Implant‐Associated Infections

open access: yesAdvanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
A dynamically actuated reconfigurable topographical surface (DARTS) integrates contact‐mediated bactericidal nanotopography with programmable mechanical actuation to actively disrupt bacterial biofilms. Dynamic surface reconfiguration enhances bacterial killing and suppresses implant‐associated infections in vivo, providing a new strategy for active ...
Mohammad Asadi Tokmedash   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Use of thiazide diuretics for the prevention of recurrent kidney calculi: a systematic review and meta-analysis

open access: yesJournal of Translational Medicine, 2020
Background Thiazide diuretics reduce the risk of recurrent kidney calculi in patients with kidney calculi or hypercalciuria. However, whether thiazide diuretics can definitely prevent recurrent kidney calculi remains unclear.
Dan-feng Li   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

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