CHOP Study Linking Kidney Stones and Oral Antibiotics Receives National and Local Media Coverage Published on May 23, 2018 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 Published on May 10, 2018 in CHOP News 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 Published on Mar 27, 2018 in CHOP News Gregory Tasian, MD, pediatric urologist at CHOP, discusses the rise of kidney stones with Dr. Max Gomez.
Kids and Kidney Stones Published on Mar 12, 2018 in CHOP News 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 Published on Mar 06, 2018 in CHOP News 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 Published on Nov 07, 2017 in Children's Doctor 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.
CHOP and Penn Medicine Join New Research Network to Reduce Kidney Stone Risk Published on Sep 13, 2017 in CHOP News A new research network sponsored by the National Institutes of Health is planning the largest-ever study of urinary stone disease with two major Philadelphia medical centers in the forefront.
Unlocking Answers to Why Kidney Stones Are on the Rise in Kids Published on Mar 14, 2017 in CHOP Annual Report, CHOP News Over the last 20 years, the likelihood that a child will develop a kidney stone has doubled. Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia researchers are discovering why.
Gregory Tasian, MD, Receives 2016 Young Physician-Scientist Award Published on Apr 29, 2016 in CHOP News Tasian, a pediatric urologist at CHOP, was recognized for his dedicated research and commitment to treating pediatric kidney stone disease.
As Kidney Stones Increase, Prevention Is Key Published on Mar 14, 2016 in CHOP News CHOP expert says that urinary stone disease should be treated as a chronic condition with a focus on prevention.