CHOP Expert Advances Kidney Stone Research
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The findings examine previous research and build on a link between kidney stones and the gut microbiome.
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A New Initiative is Underway to Improve Lives of Kids with Kidney Stones
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CHOP will be leading a study in the newly established Pediatric KIDney Stone (PKIDS) Care Improvement Network.
Promoting Drinking Water in Schools
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Dr. Tasian’s effort to promote water drinking and reduce kidney stones in children led to the installation of three hydration stations in Philadelphia public schools.
Study Finds Link Between Antibiotics and Kidney Stones
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The new findings reinforce the need for clinicians to promote antibiotic stewardship and be careful in prescribing correct antibiotics.
CHOP Study Linking Kidney Stones and Oral Antibiotics Receives National and Local Media Coverage
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A new study by CHOP researchers finds an association between the overuse of certain oral antibiotics and an increase in kidney stones in children and adolescents.
Oral Antibiotics May Raise Risk of Kidney Stones
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Pediatric researchers have found that children and adults treated with some oral antibiotics have a significantly higher risk of developing kidney stones.
CBS New York Reports on Kids and Kidney Stones
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Gregory Tasian, MD, pediatric urologist at CHOP, discusses the rise of kidney stones with Dr. Max Gomez.
Kids and Kidney Stones
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CHOP expert discusses with WHYY why so many young teens are getting kidney stones and the science that’s working to prevent them.
CBS3 Reports Number of Teenagers Diagnosed with Kidney Stones Rising
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Gregory Tasian, MD, pediatric urologist at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, discusses kids and kidney stones, along with prevention methods, with CBS3.
Kidney Stone Disease: A Disorder of Mineral Metabolism on the Rise
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The incidence of kidney stone disease has risen most rapidly among adolescents. Using this case study, we discuss risk factors, prevention and treatment options for nephrolithiasis.