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Epidemiology, prevention and redefining therapeutic standards

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Interesting data on kidney stone prevalence and metabolic risk factors for stone formation in children were published in 2012, suggesting that we must invest more time and resources in epidemiological research. Further advances in endoscopic technology will hopefully lead to lower morbidity and better outcomes for stone removal procedures.

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  1. Department of Urology, University Medical Center, Universitätsmedizin Mainz, Langenbeckstrasse 1, Mainz, 55131, Germany

    Andreas Neisius

  2. Division of Urologic Surgery, Comprehensive Kidney Stone Center, Box 3167, Room 1572D, White Zone

    Glenn M. Preminger

  3. Duke University Medical Center, DUMC 3167, 27710, NC, Durham, USA

    Glenn M. Preminger

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Neisius, A., Preminger, G. Epidemiology, prevention and redefining therapeutic standards. Nat Rev Urol 10, 75–77 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1038/nrurol.2012.253

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