John S. Rodman & R. Ernest Sosa 
No More Kidney Stones 
The Experts Tell You All You Need to Know about Prevention and Treatment, Revised and Expanded Edition

A Proven Plan to Prevent Painful Kidney Stones

At last! Whether you are a chronic kidney stone sufferer or at risk
of developing stones, this practical, comprehensive guide will help
you take charge of your health and eliminate this painful disease
from your life forever. Written by a team of experts in the field,
No More Kidney Stones includes the latest information on risk
factors, dietary and lifestyle choices, and state-of-the-art
treatments. It includes:

* Specific, detailed remedies to prevent the formation of the four
major types of kidney stones

* Prescriptions for creating a diet that works and dietary
troublemakers to avoid

* Treatment options, including Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy
(ESWL), cystoscopy, ureteroscopy, percutaneous stone surgery, and
open surgery

* Case histories showing what types of treatment are appropriate for
what specific conditions

* Guidance on what to expect before, during, and after
treatment

* Advice on finding the right specialist

About the author

John S. Rodman, M.D., is an internationally recognized
expert and researcher on kidney stone disease. He is associate
clinical professor of medicine at the Weill Cornell University
School of Medicine in New York City and a member of the attending
staffs at New York Presbyterian Hospital and Lenox Hill Hospital.
He has published extensively in the professional journals and
medical textbooks and has lectured worldwide on kidney stone
formation and treatment.

R. Ernest Sosa, M.D., is a leading urologist in New York
City who specializes in surgical techniques for kidney stones. He
is associate clinical professor of urology at the Weill Cornell
University School of Medicine and attending urologist at New York
Presbyterian Hospital. He served for 20 years as director of the
Brady Stone Center at the Department of Urology at Weil
Cornell-New York Presbyterian Hospital. He has written and
lectured on and taught the diagnosis and treatment of stone disease
internationally.

Cynthia Seidman, M.S., R.D., is director of dietary
services at the Rockefeller University Hospital in New York City.
She coordinates the design and development of all research diets at
Rockefeller and has published in a number of professional journals.
She is cochair of the Research Committee of the National GCRC
Research Dietitians Association and is a member of the American
Dietetic Association.

Rory Jones, an award-winning writer and television
producer, has done extensive work on health and medical topics. She
has developed educational programs as well as interactive
multimedia for both adults and children.