Kidney Stones
PGA Tour golfer Ryan Fox withdrew from The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass hours before his scheduled tee time on Thursday, citing kidney stones that required surgery. David Ford replaced him in the field as the first alternate. Fox, who entered the week in strong form, expressed devastation over missing the event.
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Researchers at Stanford University have developed a magnetic gel that coats kidney stone fragments, allowing for their removal in bulk using a magnetic wire. Tested successfully in pigs, the technique aims to reduce tissue damage and the need for repeated surgeries compared to standard methods. Experts praise it as a promising alternative to current procedures.