While surgery may be an effective option to remove kidney stones staying adequately hydrated can help manage the condition ...

Kidney stones, also known as hard deposits of minerals and salts that form in the kidneys, are becoming more common in ...

As fresh, healthy food becomes less accessible because of food deserts and high cost, the likelihood of kidney stones in children rises. David J. Sas, a pediatric nephrologist at the Mayo Clinic ...

More children around the U.S. are getting kidney ... the stones into smaller pieces. But, while this rising trend has been documented, Dr. David Sas, a pediatric nephrologist at the Mayo Clinic ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I was surprised to learn that even though I have type 2 diabetes, I possibly could be a candidate to donate a kidney to my husband who has end-stage kidney disease. Would ...

Several large, stone-like crystal structures formed in chambers growing E. coli. Chemical and X-ray analyses revealed these structures were indistinguishable from human kidney stones.

Historically, rare kidney stone disease, including primary hyperoxaluria, has been difficult to manage and diagnose. The Mayo Clinic served as the first major hub offering established care for rare ...