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Lithotripsy, Hypertension and Diabetes: Is there a link?

WHO: Marshall L. Stoller, M.D., AUA Public Media Committee Yoshikazu Sato, Sapporo, Japan

WHAT: This study explores the relationship between lithotripsy and diabetes and hypertension originally reported by Kranbeck et al in 2006. Authors compared development rates of hypertension and diabetes mellitus in patients with ureteral and renal stones who underwent lithotripsy between 1984 and 1994 and now report on their findings.

WHEN: Sunday, May 20, 2007 12:30 p.m. PDT

WHERE: AUA Press Suite (Mezzanine Show Offices A and B), Anaheim Convention Center

HOW: Access to this special session is free to all credentialed media representatives covering the meeting. Dial-in information for reporters interested in covering remotely is available by calling 714-765-2033.

About the American Urological Association: Founded in 1902 and headquartered near Baltimore, Maryland, the American Urological Association is the pre-eminent professional organization for urologists, with more than 15,000 members throughout the world. An educational nonprofit organization, the AUA pursues its mission of fostering the highest standards of urologic care by carrying out a wide variety of programs for members and their patients, including UrologyHealth.org, an award-winning on-line patient education resource, and the American Urological Association Foundation, Inc., formerly AFUD.

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