Seth Bechis, MD, discusses the rising use of ureteroscopy in treating urinary stones due to technological advancements, emphasizing its adaptability, improved imaging, and patient outcomes compared to other procedures, and shares an anecdote highlighting its benefits in terms of recovery and adaptability for patients' lifestyles.
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.