RENAL COLIC

This study tested whether an ultra-low-dose CT scan, combined with a deep-learning AI reconstruction, can accurately detect urinary tract stones. 62 adults with known or suspected kidney stones received both a standard low-dose CT and an additional ultra-low-dose scan (less than …

This study looked at whether giving family doctors a small, portable ultrasound machine helps them diagnose and manage eight common conditions (like pneumonia, kidney stones, and pregnancy issues) without needing extra tests. Over 160 patients took part, and researchers compared …

This study compared a nerve block called an erector spinae plane (ESP) block to standard pain treatment for people with severe kidney stone pain. 24 adults took part. Researchers measured pain levels before and up to 60 minutes after treatment, and also tracked if extra pain medi…

This study looked at 102 adults with kidney stone pain to see how two common painkillers (dexketoprofen and tramadol) affect breathing and blood flow. Patients received one or both drugs, and their carbon dioxide levels and oxygen were measured for an hour. The goal was to unders…

This study tested a procedure called an erector spinae plane block to see if it could help with pain from kidney stones. Only 5 people took part, all of whom had already received one pain medication in the emergency room. The results are very early and not enough to draw firm con…

This study followed 878 adults who came to the emergency room with kidney stone pain. Researchers called them a week later to see if the pain had returned. The goal was to find clues that predict early recurrence, which happens in up to 30% of patients. Understanding these factor…