In this Urology Times UroView program, Dr Michelle Semins and Dr Seth Bechis discuss the evolving significance of intra-renal pressure monitoring in treating urinary stones, noting the rising prevalence of stones, the various treatment options available, and the increasing preference for ureteroscopy due to technological advancements.
Alkaline water unlikely to prevent kidney stones, study finds
January 11th 2024"While alkaline water products have a higher pH than regular water, they have a negligible alkali content–which suggests that they can't raise urine pH enough to affect the development of kidney and other urinary stones," says Roshan M. Patel, MD.