Kidney stones can cause sudden and intense pain, often sending people straight to the emergency room. Once symptoms begin, the next important step is confirming the diagnosis through imaging tests.

Scientists are working on a new approach to treating kidney failure that could one day free people from needing dialysis or having to take harsh drugs to suppress their immune system after a ...

Calyxo has raised $40m in a financing round; at the same time, the company has achieved a milestone of 40,000 kidney stone removal procedures completed with its central venous access catheter (CVAC) ...

Why it matters: Ultrasound offers a radiation-free, immediate view of the urinary system, making it ideal for detecting stones, obstruction, and bladder wall changes. How it's done: Using a ...

For over a decade, Ruth has written for multiple outlets providing patient education, including Health. She has written for health student education companies, collaborating on an anatomy textbook ...

PLEASANTON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Calyxo, Inc., a medical device company redefining kidney stone treatment, today announced the closing of a $40 million Series F financing round, led by Ally Bridge ...