How do kidney stones form?
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Explains what kidney stones are made of, how they form, and how they can be prevented.
Have you been told that you have kidney stones? Kidney stones are a common health issue, affecting one in ten Canadians and 8.8% of Americans (NCBI – NIH, 2012) at some point during their lifetimes. This video explains what kidney stones are made of, how they form, and how they can be prevented.
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