| Literature DB >> 26088071 |
Jonathan Shoag1, Greg E Tasian1, David S Goldfarb1, Brian H Eisner2.
Abstract
Historically nephrolithiasis was considered a disease of dehydration and abnormal urine composition. However, over the past several decades, much has been learned about the epidemiology of this disease and its relation to patient demographic characteristics and common systemic diseases. Here we review the latest epidemiologic studies in the field.Entities:
Keywords: Epidemiology; Nephrolithiasis; Pediatrics; Risk factors; Systemic disease
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Year: 2015 PMID: 26088071 DOI: 10.1053/j.ackd.2015.04.004
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Adv Chronic Kidney Dis ISSN: 1548-5595 Impact factor: 3.620