Disease: nephrolithiasis

Increased Rates of Supplement-Associated Oxalate Nephropathy During COVID-19 Pandemic

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, more people took dietary supplements and high-dose vitamin C for health reasons. However, this study found that excessive supplement intake led to a significant increase in a kidney disease called oxalate nephropathy, where calcium oxalate crystals damage the kidneys. The good news is that when patients stopped taking these harmful supplements, their kidney function often improved, emphasizing the importance of careful supplement use.

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Urosepsis From Nephrolithiasis Caused by Candida glabrata: A Rare Etiology of Urinary Sepsis in an Immunocompetent Patient

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A 41-year-old man with kidney stones developed a serious bloodstream infection caused by Candida glabrata, a type of yeast fungus that rarely infects healthy people. Although he initially received antibiotics, his condition worsened until doctors identified the fungal infection through blood tests. After placing a drainage tube in his kidney and treating him with an antifungal medication called micafungin, he recovered well. This case highlights the importance of considering fungal infections when standard antibiotics fail to treat kidney stone-related infections.

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A cross-sectional study of the association between plant-based diet indices and kidney stones among Iranian adults

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A study of nearly 10,000 Iranian adults found that people who followed a plant-based diet had a higher risk of developing kidney stones. However, the quality of plant-based eating did not matter—neither healthful nor unhealthful plant-based diets changed the risk significantly. This suggests that while plant-based diets are generally healthy, people at risk for kidney stones should ensure adequate calcium intake and proper hydration.

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