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What dietary and lifestyle factors have been associated with an increased risk of developing renal calculi (kidney stones) in individuals with no previous history of kidney stones?
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What dietary factors have been associated with a decreased risk of developing renal calculi (kidney stones) in individuals with no previous history of kidney stones?
For the prevention of renal calculi (kidney stones), is a vegetarian diet (especially one high in dietary fibre, potassium and magnesium) associated with a lower risk of developing kidney stones compared to a mixed diet containing animal protein?
What dietary factors are associated with a decreased recurrence of kidney stones in individuals with a prior history of nephrolithiasis?
What are the effects of consuming beverages other than water (e.g. mineral water, soda, juice) on the recurrence of renal calculi (kidney stones)?
Does a restriction of foods high in oxalate benefit patients with a propensity to form calcium oxalate kidney stones?
For adults with a propensity to form calcium oxalate kidney stones, what are the effects of modifying dietary calcium and dietary sodium on kidney stone recurrence?
Does a restriction of dietary vitamin C reduce the risk of stone formation in the general population or for those at risk of developing kidney stones?
What role does caffeine play in the prevention of kidney stones in individuals with no history of kidney stones and for individuals with a history of developing kidney stones?
Nephrology - Kidney Stones Background
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