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Vitamin D deficiency induces erectile dysfunction: Role of superoxide and Slpi.

Apr 14, 2025

Epidemiological studies suggest a relationship between vitamin D deficiency and erectile dysfunction (ED). We hypothesized that vitamin D deficiency or vitamin D receptor (VDR) knockout causes ED and ...

Association of cannabis abuse/dependence on risks of erectile dysfunction and testosterone deficiency using a large claims database analysis.

Mar 24, 2025

Cannabis is widely consumed across the United States; however, studies assessing the association between cannabis use and male sexual health, specifically erectile dysfunction (ED) and testosterone de...

Role and application prospective of non-steroidal MRA in the treatment of diabetic kidney disease.

Mar 24, 2025

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has diverse etiologies and complex pathogenesis, and is prone to recurrent episodes and prolonged illness. In recent years, the prevalence of CKD has been increasing year ...

Research on correlations of miR-374a-5p expression with progression and prognosis of prostate cancer.

Mar 24, 2025

Prostate cancer (PCa) is a frequently occurring malignant tumor affecting male reproductive system. miR-374a-5p was identified to participate in regulation of several tumors. The aim of the research w...

The efficacy analysis of robotic versus laparoscopic ipsilateral uretero-ureterostomy for upper urinary tract duplications in pediatric population.

Jan 27, 2025

To review and compare robot-assisted ipsilateral ureteroureterostomy (RALUU) and laparoscopic ipsilateral uretero-ureterostomy (LUU) in terms of efficacy and outcomes.Clinical data of 65 children with...

Effects of alpha-1 adrenergic receptor blockers on erectile function: a systematic review.

Dec 23, 2024

Alpha-1 adrenergic receptor antagonist (α1-ARA) are well established treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)-associated lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). Since BPH and erectile dysfunctio...

Surgical treatment of hypospadias with lichen sclerosus: Long-term outcomes from a single center.

Nov 18, 2024

Hypospadias with lichen sclerosus (LS) poses surgical challenges due to lack of materials for urethral reconstruction and coverage and the limited number of reports on this clinical condition.To repor...

Development and validation of a novel liquid-liquid phase separation gene signature for bladder cancer.

Sep 30, 2024

Bladder carcinoma (BLCA) represents a common urinary tract malignancy, characterized by aggressive behavior and high recurrence rates. The biological response regulation during tumor proliferation and...

Lower urinary tract rupture in cats and dogs following severe blunt trauma.

Sep 16, 2024

The medical records of cats and dogs admitted to the Department of Small Animal Surgery of the Centre Hospitalier Vétérinaire Pommery (Reims, France) with a history of vehicular trauma or falls from...

Physiotherapists' attitudes, practice and barriers to sexual issues among stroke survivors in South-East Nigeria.

Sep 09, 2024

Sexual issues post-stroke are common and can include difficulties related to arousal, orgasm, and decreased sexual desire, and satisfaction.To determine the attitudes, practices, and barriers experien...

MRI-guided transrectal prostate laser ablation for benign prostatic hypertrophy: a retrospective cohort study.

Aug 19, 2024

To investigate whether MRI-guided transrectal laser ablation is safe and effective for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms caused by BPH.This single-center retrospective cohort study evaluat...

Use of thermographic imaging for the evaluation of erectile dysfunction and Peyronie's disease.

Jul 15, 2024

Thermographic imaging is a technique to measure infrared radiation to report temperature and has been used in prior research to assess sexual arousal by measuring genital temperature. We hypothesized ...

A low testosterone level impairs erectile function by increasing endocan expression in rat penile corpus cavernosum.

Jul 05, 2024

The mechanism by which a state of low testosterone leads to erectile dysfunction (ED) has not been determined. Endocan is a novel marker of endothelial function. However, whether endocan is involved i...

Efficacy and Safety of a Self-Improved Continuous Bladder Irrigation Sensor Device in Patients after Transurethral Resection of the Prostate: A Prospective Study.

Jun 10, 2024

Purpose To explore the efficacy and safety of a self-improved continuous bladder irrigation (CBI) sensor device after transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). Materials and Methods A total of 1...

RASSF2 Gene Methylation Rate Higher in Patients With Prostate Cancer

May 31, 2024

Considering the inadequacy of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) measurement in the diagnosis of prostate cancer, this study aimed to establish a potential liquid biopsy diagnostic panel. 39 patients ...

Intraoperative Inflatable Penile Prosthesis Reservoir Injury Identified as Common Significant Complication of Urologic Surgery

May 23, 2024

First-line treatment options for patients with erectile dysfunction whose medical management has failed include the  (IPP). Many patients with an IPP require subsequent urologic surgery, during which...

A comprehensive history of injection therapy for erectile dysfunction, 1982-2023.

Apr 22, 2024

Although oral phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitors represent a first choice and long-term option for about half of all patients with erectile dysfunction (ED), self-injection therapy with vasoactive drugs r...

Men's views on causes and consequences of erectile dysfunction or premature ejaculation in a primary care population: a qualitative study.

Apr 01, 2024

To explore men's views on the causes and consequences of two common sexual dysfunctions - erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation - and how this affects physical and mental health as well as so...

A primer on the restorative therapies for erectile dysfunction: a narrative review.

Mar 18, 2024

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common condition that affects millions worldwide. Patients and urologists alike are seeking alternative therapies that can provide long-lasting results in the treatment ...

Research advances in Peyronie's disease: a comprehensive review on genomics, pathways, phenotypic manifestation, and therapeutic targets.

Mar 11, 2024

Penile induration disease, commonly known as Peyronie's disease (PD), is a connective tissue disorder that affects the penis, leading to the development of fibrous plaques, penile curvature, and erect...

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