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Kidney Stones

Historical use of electromagnetic lithotripters for kidney stones

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Jan 6, 2026
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How do kidneys process gelatin and are there risks for people with preexisting kidney disease?

Gelatin is both a food ingredient (derived from collagen) and, in medicine, a synthetic colloid used for intravenous volume expansion; clinical studies and systematic reviews signal possible harms to ...

Jan 19, 2026

What standardized shockwave therapy protocols have been tested for Peyronie’s disease and what were their results?

Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) for Peyronie’s disease has been tested in two broad, standardized incarnations—high‑energy lithotripsy protocols and low‑intensity extracorporeal shockwave ther...