| Title | The Impact of Sex and Gender on Clinical Care and Research Design in Nephrolithiasis. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2021 |
| Authors | Ellison JS, Tasian GE |
| Journal | Urology |
| Volume | 151 |
| Pagination | 54-57 |
| Date Published | 2021 05 |
| ISSN | 1527-9995 |
| Keywords | Female, Humans, Male, Nephrolithiasis, Research Design, Sex Factors |
| Abstract | Although classically a disease of male preponderance, scrutiny of the available data on nephrolithiasis reveals substantial epidemiological discrepancies between males and females, suggesting sex-based pathophysiology underlying this disease. Furthermore, sex-based differences may exist in underlying urinary risk factors, presentation, and treatment response. Recognizing these differences will be essential to further understand the multitude of etiologies of kidney stone disease and aid in developing appropriately designed comparative effectiveness trials. |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.urology.2020.04.089 |
| Alternate Journal | Urology |
| PubMed ID | 32387245 |