Routine eye tests could in future be used to detect and monitor chronic kidney disease, according to new research from the University of Edinburgh. The study team said that there was an "unmet need" ...

3D eye scans can reveal vital clues about kidney health that could help to track the progression of disease, research suggests. The advance could revolutionize the monitoring of kidney disease, which ...

Kidney stones are painful enough on their own, but when they develop during pregnancy, treatment becomes a lot more complicated. Doctors can't just use the same scans and medication, as the safety of ...

The Break Wave system for extracorporeal lithotripsy via ultrasound showed early efficacy with minimal anesthesia in a pilot trial. In a separate trial, ultrasonic propulsion repositioned and ...

Research indicates that kidney disease progression can be monitored and important information about kidney health can be gathered from eye scans. This advancement is likely to address the challenge of ...

During robotic surgery, a surgeon uses the arms of a robot to help guide and operate surgical tools. Benefits include increased precision, a lower risk of side effects, and a shorter recovery time.

Kidney cancer is among the ten most common cancers worldwide, with its incidence steadily rising due to ageing populations, ...

The diagnosis of a kidney tumour can be alarming, and for many patients, the immediate assumption is that surgery is the only option. However, advances in imaging, a deeper understanding of tumour ...

Kidney cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting the urinary system. It develops when abnormal cells in the kidneys ...