Kidney stones in children on the rise, U-M expert says

High sodium diets, sedentary lifestyles and not drinking enough water are to blame:

The growing incidence of kidney stones in children can be linked to the modern diet and lifestyle, says Gary Faerber, MD, a urologist at the University of Michigan Health System.

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UMHS - Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are made of salts and minerals in the urine that stick together to form small "pebbles." They can be as small as grains of sand or as large as golf balls.

UMHS - Lithotripsy for Kidney Stones

Lithotripsy for kidney stones is a nonsurgical procedure that uses sound waves from a lithotripsy machine to break up stones in the kidney. The stone pieces are then flushed out in the urine.

Health Line Today: Children's Health Center

Raise a happy, healthy baby, and get the answers you need for your child’s well-being.

Health Line Today: Kidney Stones

Find the source and stop the pain of kidney stones. Hard masses that grow from crystals forming in the kidneys, they typically cause severe back pain that may radiate to the groin area. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care step

U-M researchers ID gene involved in pancreatic cancer

Researchers from the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center have identified a gene that is overexpressed in 90 percent of pancreatic cancer, the most deadly type of cancer.

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UMHS - Pancreatic Cancer

Pancreatic cancer is an abnormal growth of the cells of the pancreatic duct. The American Cancer Society estimates that 37,170 men and women will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2007.

UMHS - Stem Cells in Pancreatic Cancer

U-M Comprehensive Cancer Center scientists are studying stem cells in pancreatic cancer, looking for new and more effective treatments for patients with this deadly disease

UMHS - Pancreatic cancer, exocrine: Treatment - Health Professional Information

This summary is intended as a resource to inform and assist clinicians who care for cancer patients. It does not provide formal guidelines or recommendations for making health care decisions.

UMHS - Pancreatitis

Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas, an organ that makes the hormones insulin and glucagon. These two hormones help control the body's metabolism. The pancreas also makes other hormones and enzymes that help you digest food.

Health Line Today : Pancreatitis (Acute and Chronic)

Gas, bloating, and other symptoms can surface when the pancreas doesn’t secrete enough of the enzymes needed for normal digestion. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful:

Health Line Today : Pancreatic Enzymes, Pancreatin, Papain, Proteolytic Enzymes

Digestive enzymes are complex proteins involved in digestion that stimulate chemical changes in other substances. They work optimally at specific temperature and pH. Digestive enzymes include pancreatic enzymes, plant-derived enzymes, and fungal-derived e

Health Line Today : Medicine for Pancreatitis : Selenium

Selenium - Where is it found? Brazil nuts are the best source of selenium. Yeast, whole grains, and seafood are also good sources. Animal studies have found that selenium from yeast is better absorbed than selenium in the form of selenite.

Health Line Today : Cancer Prevention and Diet

When it comes to cancer there are no guarantees. However, there are choices you can make to significantly reduce your risks. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful:

National Institues of Health Research Radio

-Panel Advocates Improved Understanding of Hepatitis B and Screening of High-Risk Populations

-Researchers Find New Genetic Target for Sickle Cell Disease Therapy

-NIH-Oxford-Cambridge Scholars Program

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NIH : Panel Advocates Improved Understanding of Hepatitis B and Screening of High-Risk Populations

Management of hepatitis B is a challenge for physicians and patients due to an incomplete understanding of the disease course, complex treatment indications, and the lack of large studies focusing on important health outcomes.

Medline Plus : Hepatitis B

Most of the damage from the hepatitis B virus is due to the body's response to the infection. When the body's immune system detects the infection, it sends out special cells to fight it off.

NIH : New Genetic Target for Sickle Cell Disease Therapy

Researchers have identified a gene involved in the inherited blood disorders sickle cell disease and thalassemia. The discovery identifies a potential new target for therapies that could dramatically alter the course of the disorders.

Medline Plus : Sickle cell anemia

Sickle cell anemia is caused by an abnormal type of hemoglobin called hemoglobin S. Hemoglobin is a protein inside red blood cells that carries oxygen. Hemoglobin S, however, distorts the red blood cells' shape. The fragile, sickle-shaped cells deliv

NIH : From America to England to China and back again with a young Olympian scientist in dual training

There is an Olympian amongst us. No, it's not Michael Gottesman. As many of you have heard by now, Gottesman fouled out of the final round of the U.S. Men's Basketball qualifying trials after a scuffle with Kobe Bryant over his relentless Hack-a

Health Line Today : Hepatitis also Inflammation [Liver]

Get a handle on hepatitis. This common liver disease can be severe, or even fatal, so it is important to know the facts. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful:

Health Line Today : Sickle Cell Anemia or Sickle Cell Disease

Get support for sickle cell anemia by focusing on your unique nutritional needs. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may help you manage this kind of chronic anemia:

Question : What's the best way to detect flat polyps in the colon - colonoscopy, fecal occult test, or other?

Answer By : Dr. Kim Turgeon

Ask the Podcast Doctor is provided by the University of Michigan Heath System. Ask the podcast doctor is produced by David Stutz , M.D., FACP, he takes your health and medical questions and gets answers from experts.

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UMHS - Healthwise Knowledgebase: Colon Polyps

Colon polyps are growths in your large intestine (colon) . The cause of most colon polyps is not known, but they are common in adults.

UMHS - Healthwise Knowledgebase: Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy is a test that allows your doctor to look at the inner lining of your large intestine (rectum and colon).

UMHS - Healthwise Knowledgebase: Virtual Colonoscopy

A virtual colonoscopy uses X-rays and computers (computed tomography [CT] or magnetic resonance imaging [MRI]) to take two- or three-dimensional images of the interior lining of your large intestine (colon) and rectum. A virtual colonoscopy can be used t

UMHS - Healthwise Knowledgebase :Colon cancer: Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI PDQ]

This information is produced and provided by the National Cancer Institute (NCI). The information in this topic may have changed since it was written. For the most current information, contact the National Cancer Institute via the Internet web site at htt

Health Line Today : Colon Cancer

This cancer is particularly common in Western societies. Studies show that diet and lifestyle changes may reduce your risk. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful:

Health Line Today : Cancer Prevention and Diet

When it comes to cancer there are no guarantees. However, there are choices you can make to significantly reduce your risks. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful:

Health Line Today : Colon Therapy

The colon is one of the primary organs responsible for eliminating bodily wastes and promoting the absorption of vital nutrients.

Health Line Today : Probiotics

Probiotic bacteria favorably alter the intestinal microflora balance, inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria, promote good digestion, boost immune function, and increase resistance to infection.1

Vets and depression: Returning from war to fight new battle

When Lamont Christian returned from war, he often felt angry, afraid and unworthy. Years later, Christian found himself living in a homeless shelter, a sign that time had not healed his emotional wounds

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UMHS - Vets and depression

Most important time to intervene to prevent suicide occurs right after hospitalization, new U-M-Ann Arbor VA Healthcare study finds

UMHS - Depression Center

Depression and its cousin, bipolar disorder, interfere with a person’s ability to work, learn, and enjoy life. Untreated, these diseases can be fatal: they result in death by suicide for 30,000 Americans each year.

Medline Plus : Depression

Depression is a serious medical illness that involves the brain. It's more than just a feeling of being "down in the dumps" or "blue" for a few days. If you are one of the more than 20 million people in the United States who have

US Department Of Veterans Affairas

The Ann Arbor VA Center for Clinical Management Research includes the Serious Mental Illness Treatment Research and Evaluation Center (SMITREC).

Health Line Today : Depression

For when it’s beyond a bad day: Learn more about symptoms and what you can do to overcome depression. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful:

Health Line Today : Homeopathic Remedies for Depression

When a person feels depressed, something needs attention. Too much stress can make it hard to cope, and important feelings may be suppressed or turned inside.