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.
Pediatric Kidney Stone Center News and Updates
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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.
CHOP and Penn Medicine Join New Research Network to Reduce Kidney Stone Risk
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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
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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
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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
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CHOP expert says that urinary stone disease should be treated as a chronic condition with a focus on prevention.
CBS3 Covers Rise in Kidney Stones among Youth in U.S.
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Kidney stones in adolescent girls, especially African-Americans, are on the rise. Watch the segment to hear from CHOP doctors and a patient family.
Kidney Stones Are on the Rise Among Youth, Especially in Females and African-Americans
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CHOP-led research shows that kidney stones are on the rise among youth, especially in females and African-Americans.
Preventing Kidney Stones
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Kidney stones have become more common among children and young adults over the past few decades. Get expert advice that everyone can follow to prevent kidney stones.