Urolithiasis Biobank
Kidney stones are quite common and usually affect people who are between 30 and 60 years of age. They affect men more than women. It is estimated that renal colic (severe pain caused by a kidney stone) affects about 10-20% of men, and 3-5% of women (NHS Choices).
The incidence has been increasing in recent years with stone formers having a 50% recurrence risk within 5 years. However, it is currently not possible to predict which patients will form recurrent stones or when they will recur.
Renal colic accounts for up to 1% of all hospital admissions internationally. Most emergency departments treat an average of at least one patient with acute renal colic every day.
Objectives:
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Generate the UK’s first comprehensive biobank for patients with kidney stone disease to facilitate world class translational research in the field of urolithiasis.
Biobank Description:
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Established in 2011.
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The biobank captures urolitiasis presentation from the local population and referals (n= 131 as at Jan 2012).
Principal Investigators: Dr Ben Turney.
Contact:
Address: Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Oxford, Room 6607, Level 6, John Radcliffe Hospital, Headington, Oxford OX3 9DU Tel: 01965 225746 Email: Emily.Grout@ouh.nhs.uk
