RENAL COLIC

This study looked at whether giving family doctors a small, portable ultrasound machine helps them diagnose and manage 8 common health problems (like pneumonia, kidney stones, and pregnancy concerns) without needing extra tests. Over 160 patients took part, and researchers compar…

This study tested a nerve block called the Erector Spinae Plane Block (ESPB) to see if it helps with kidney stone pain. Five adults who already received one pain shot in the ER took part. Researchers measured whether they needed a second pain medication and how their pain changed…

This study looked at 878 adults treated in the emergency department for kidney stone pain (renal colic). The goal was to find factors that predict whether the pain will come back within a week. Researchers tracked pain scores and return visits to identify who is at highest risk f…

This study looked at how two common pain medicines—dexketoprofen and tramadol—affect blood flow and breathing in people with kidney stone pain. 102 adults in the emergency room received one or both drugs, and their vital signs were tracked for an hour. The goal was to learn about…