The RELIEF ureteral stent, the brainchild of Dr. Lee Ponksy, chairman of UH’s Urology Institute, has been cleared by the U.S.

The following is a summary of “Initial experience of a novel ureteral silicon-covered metallic mesh stent in malignant ...

Fluid Biomed has raised $27 million to move forward with the development of its bioabsorbable stent designed to divert blood away from unstable brain aneurysms. The Canada-based startup estimates ...

Part of Nature Outlook: Medical diagnostics Until 2020, US clinicians routinely interpreted diagnostic tests that estimate kidney function using equations that incorporated race — specifically ...

Potassium is a mineral needed for vital bodily functions. But people with kidney disease may need to know which high potassium foods to avoid. Here we discuss how to create such a diet.

Staying hydrated can help pass kidney stones faster. Certain substances, including apple cider vinegar and lemon juice, may help prevent kidney stones, but they are not confirmed to be effective ...

Venoplasty alone for CAS does not provide a durable solution due to the frequent reinterventions that are required. Bare-metal stent (BMS) placement has been described with variable results. In their ...

Objective To perform a matched case–control study comparing complications and angiographic outcome using the Woven Endobridge (WEB) device and stent-assisted coiling (SAC). Methods Sixty-six patients ...

There are several types of kidney (renal) cancer. Each type is potentially curable if it’s found and treated early before the cancer has a chance to spread. Kidney cancer is categorized in stages from ...

In chronic kidney disease, the kidneys are unable to filter excess water and waste out of your blood as they should. Early detection of kidney disease combined with dietary and lifestyle changes can ...