Nutritional and Medical Management of Kidney Stones (Nutrition and Health)

Part I Overview

1 Epidemiology of Kidney Stones in the U.S.A.

Part II Basics of Kidney stone

2 Pathophysiology of Kidney Stone Formation
3 Genetic and Environmental Risk Factors For Kidney Stones
4 Dietary Risk Factors of Kidney Stones

Part III: Diagnosis and Treatment

5 Evaluation of Patients with Nephrolithiasis (Diagnosis of Nephrolithiasis)
6 Kidney Stone Removal Procedures and Emerging Therapies

Part IV: Prevention, Medical and Nutritional Managements for Different Types of Stones

7 Calcium Stone: Pathophysiology, Prevention and Medical Management
8 Nutritional Management of Calcium Stones
9 Uric Acid Stones: Medical Management
10 Nutritional Management of Uric Acid Stones
11 Struvite Stones
12 Cystine Stones
13 Uknown Stone Types: Medical Management
14 Nutritional Management of Unknown Types of Stones

Part V: Special Consideration

15 Bariatric Surgery and Stone Risk
16 Nephrolithiasis in Patients with Gastrointestinal Disorders
17 Gastrointestinal Disease and Stone Risk: Nutritional Management
18 Nephrolithiasis in Chrolinic Kdiney Disease: Medical Management
19 Nephrolithiasis in kidney transplant
20 Nutritional Management of Nephrolithiasis in Chronic Kidney Disease
21 Kidney Stone: Diet, Myth, and Realty
22 Herbal Use in the Nutrition Management of Kidney Stones
23 Evaluation and Management of Pediatric Nephrolithiasis
24 Nephrolithiasis Nutrition Therapy in the Pediatric Population

Part VI: Resources

25 Dietary Database of Oxalates
26 Online and Educational Resources for Kidney Stones
27 Medical Nutrition Therapy and Evidence-Based Practice
28 Nutrition and Kidney Stone Research

Appendix 

1. Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) order
2. Urine test order forms
3. Diet education
4. Cases
5. Oxalate content and internet info
6. Frequenstly Ask Questions (FAQ)

This text comprehensively covers the nutritional and medical management and prevention of kidney stones. Sections address types of stones, nutritional risks, medical and pharmaceutical managements, prevention of recurrence, and special consideration of stone risks among specific diseases such as obesity with gastric bypass, chronic kidney disease, and gastric intestinal disorders. Diagnosis of kidney stones, urinalysis and biochemical indices, dietary assessment, and medical nutrition therapy for specific types of kidney stones are also included. In addition, case studies are provided in the appendix. Cutting edge research is also highlighted in regards to pharmaceutical treatments and epidemiological findings in nutrition and kidney stones.

Nutrition in Medical Management of Kidney Stones will be a practical resource for health professionals in the fields of nutrition, nephrology, urology, and general medicine, as well as medical students, resident physicians, and allied health clinicians whose research, practice, and education includes nutrition and kidney stones.

Haewook HanHarvard Vanguard Medical AssociatesDepartment of NephrologyBoston, MA USA

Walter P. MutterNewton-Wellesley HospitalDepartment of NephrologyNewton, MA USA

Samer NasserHarvard Vanguard Medical AssociatesDepartment of NephrologyBoston, MA USA