Study Shows Climate Change Will Lead to Increase in Kidney Stones
Published on in CHOP News
CHOP researchers found rising temperatures due to climate change will lead to an increase in cases of kidney stones over the next seven decades.
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Achieving Opioid-free Postoperative Pain Control in Pediatric Urologic Surgery
Published on in Urology Update
Study finds that opioid-free outpatient urologic surgery pathways nearly eliminated opioid utilization without compromising pain control, recovery and quality of life.
Advancing Pediatric Urology Through Research
Published on in Urology Update
Recent pediatric urology research activities range from clinical and epidemiology studies to basic science discoveries and innovative translational projects.
CHOP Expert Advances Kidney Stone Research
Published on in CHOP News
The findings examine previous research and build on a link between kidney stones and the gut microbiome.
2019 Urology Conference Recap
Published on in Urology Update
CHOP’s Urology team had a strong showing of posters, workshops and talks at conferences and meetings across the world. Read some highlights.
A New Initiative is Underway to Improve Lives of Kids with Kidney Stones
Published on in CHOP News, Urology Update
CHOP will be leading a study in the newly established Pediatric KIDney Stone (PKIDS) Care Improvement Network.
How to Keep Kids Hydrated
Published on in Health Tip of the Week
Dehydration in children is relatively common. Know the signs of dehydration and find creative ideas for how to keep kids hydrated, like hydrating foods.
Promoting Drinking Water in Schools
Published on in Community Impact Report
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.
CHOP Study Linking Kidney Stones and Oral Antibiotics Receives National and Local Media Coverage
Published on in CHOP News
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.