The incidence of urolithiasis is increasing in children across the US and worldwide, bringing extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) back into the spotlight and raising the question of whether ...

The long-term effects of treating renal stones with extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy are not fully known. Potential problems include hypertension, decreased renal function and stone recurrence. A ...

James E. Lingeman, MD A leading authority on kidney stone disease, James E. Lingeman, MD, updates Renal & Urology News on the state of urinary stone treatment. A leading authority on kidney stone ...

Low-intensity extracorporeal shock wave therapy significantly improved quality of life in patients with mild to moderate SUI. Low-intensity extracorporeal shock wave therapy shows some efficacy and ...

Extracorporeal shockwave therapy uses acoustic waves to stimulate your body’s healing processes. This therapy is considered safe and effective and can be used across various musculoskeletal conditions ...

Kidney stones are a common condition in the U.S. – about 1 in 10 Americans get them. Passing a kidney stone can be quite painful. It can cause severe, sharp pain in the side and back, below the rib, ...

An innovative technique called burst wave lithotripsy (BWL) may provide an effective, more accessible alternative for noninvasive treatment of kidney stones, according to initial human studies ...

Objective To evaluate extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) in treating Achilles tendinopathy (AT), greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS), medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS), patellar ...

The demand for lithotripsy procedures is expected to increase in the coming years. This expected increase is supported by a review of the Global Lithotripsy Devices Market. It is forecasted to grow at ...

Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) restores perfusion and oxygenation in a patient who does not have spontaneous circulation. The evidence with regard to the effect of extracorporeal ...