Impact of Statin Intake on Kidney Stone Formation

To determine whether statin intake affects nephrolithiasis risk, and whether higher lipid levels correlate with stone risk. Dyslipidemia is a known independent risk factor for urolithiasis, and emerging evidence suggests common biological pathways. Previous work has suggested that statins protect against new stone formation, but these findings have not been verified by other investigators.

Source: Urology - February 5, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Andrew J. Cohen, Melanie A. Adamsky, Charles U. Nottingham, Jaclyn Pruitt, Brittany Lapin, Chi H. Wang, Sangtae Park Tags: Endourology and Stones Source Type: research