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Nested and Large Nested Subtypes of Urothelial Carcinoma of the Upper Urinary Tract: A Multi-Institutional Study.

Sep 18, 2023

Nested (NUC) and large nested (LNUC) subtypes of urothelial carcinoma of the upper urinary tract are exceedingly rare. This has contributed to the paucity of information regarding their clinicopatholo...

Timed intercourse for couples trying to conceive.

Sep 18, 2023

Many factors influence fertility, one being the timing of intercourse. The 'fertile window' describes a stage in the cycle when conception can occur and is approximately five days before to several ho...

Regenerative treatment with platelet-rich plasma in patients with refractory erectile dysfunction: short-term outcomes and predictive value of mean platelet volume.

Sep 18, 2023

The vast majority of erectile dysfunction (ED) treatments are currently symptomatic and do not influence disease progression. Regenerative medicine may potentially reverse or stop the progression of c...

Standardized technique for ejaculation preservation during prostatic endoscopic ablative surgery.

Sep 18, 2023

Ejaculatory dysfunction is the most common side effect of benign prostatic hyperplasia surgery. Modified techniques have emerged with the aim of preserving antegrade ejaculation without compromising o...

Is Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate Truly Size-Independent? A Critical Evaluation at the Extreme Ends of the Spectrum.

Sep 18, 2023

To assess the outcomes of Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP) at the extremes of the size spectrum, comparing whether the results are consistent for very large and small prostates.A retr...

Assessing cancer risk in the anterior part of the prostate using micro-ultrasound: validation of a novel distinct protocol.

Sep 18, 2023

To develop and validate a micro-ultrasound risk score that predicts the likelihood of significant prostate cancer in the anterior zone.Patients were enrolled from three expert institutions familiar wi...

The Role of Alumni Networks and Career Advising in Early Career Stability of Urologists: Results of a Multi-Institutional Study.

Sep 18, 2023

To characterize training program and early career factors that impact decision making and job retention following graduation in a diverse population of urologists.We performed a computer-based survey ...

2023 WSES guidelines for the prevention, detection, and management of iatrogenic urinary tract injuries (IUTIs) during emergency digestive surgery.

Sep 11, 2023

Iatrogenic urinary tract injury (IUTI) is a severe complication of emergency digestive surgery. It can lead to increased postoperative morbidity and mortality and have a long-term impact on the qualit...

The Composition of Fatty Acids in Bee Pollen, Royal Jelly, Buckthorn Oil and Their Mixtures with Pollen Preserved for Storage.

Sep 11, 2023

Honey produced by contains minor components present in the nectar collected from plants. Various studies of honey components and all other bee products can be informative in assessing their quality. ...

Is day-case surgery feasible for laser endoscopic enucleation of the prostate? A systematic review.

Sep 11, 2023

Laser endoscopic enucleation of the prostate (EEP) for benign prostatic obstruction has become increasingly prevalent worldwide. Considering the medical cost-savings and concomitantly fewer nosocomial...

Comparing ceftolozane/tazobactam versus piperacillin/tazobactam for the initial empiric therapy of urinary tract infections: A retrospective comparative study.

Sep 04, 2023

This study compares the clinical and microbiological efficacy of ceftolozane/tazobactam (CTLZ/TAZ) and piperacillin/tazobactam (PIPC/TAZ) for treating complicated cystitis or acute pyelonephritis.Pati...

CD31 defines a subpopulation of human adipose-derived regenerative cells with potent angiogenic effects.

Sep 04, 2023

Cellular heterogeneity represents a major challenge for regenerative treatment using freshly isolated Adipose Derived Regenerative Cells (ADRCs). Emerging data suggest superior efficacy of ADRCs as co...

Inhibition of integrin receptors reduces extracellular matrix levels, ameliorating benign prostate hyperplasia.

Sep 04, 2023

Although a high prevalence of benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) has been documented, the risk factors are poorly understood. Metabolic syndrome increases the risk of BPH. Succinylation, a type of post...

A scoping review of risk factors for urinary incontinence in older men.

Sep 04, 2023

Most epidemiological studies have not systematically identified or categorized risk factors for urinary incontinence (UI) in older men, despite a higher prevalence than in younger men. Considering the...

Development of a risk nomogram predicting urinary tract infection in patients with indwelling urinary catheter after radical surgery for cervical cancer.

Aug 28, 2023

Cervical cancer (CC) patients receiving indwelling catheterization after radical hysterectomy (RH) are vulnerable to urinary tract infection (UTI). However, no model or method is available to predict ...

Recurrent urinary tract infections led to the diagnosis of cross-renal ectopia: A case report.

Aug 28, 2023

Crossed renal ectopy (CRE) is a very rare congenital kidney anomaly. CRE is usually asymptomatic and is most often discovered incidentally, but the patient may sometimes develop various renal manifest...

[Outcomes of early endoscopic realignment of post-traumatic posterior urethral ruptures].

Aug 28, 2023

Post-traumatic rupture of the posterior urethra is a serious injury that can compromise the micturition and erectile prognosis of the often-young patient. The management of this lesion is still contro...

Nicotine perturbs the microbiota of brown planthopper (Nilaparvata lugens stål Hemiptera: Delphinidae).

Aug 28, 2023

Bacterial symbionts exhibiting co-evolutionary patterns with insect hosts play a vital role in the nutrient synthesis, metabolism, development, reproduction, and immunity of insects. The brown plantho...

Identifying inhibitors of Trypanosoma cruzi nucleoside diphosphate kinase 1 as potential repurposed drugs for Chagas' disease.

Aug 28, 2023

Trypanosoma cruzi is the causative agent of Chagas' disease, an endemic and neglected disease. The treatment is limited to only two drugs, benznidazole (BZL) and nifurtimox (NFX), introduced more than...

Does experience change the role of systematic biopsy during MRI-fusion biopsy of the prostate?

Aug 28, 2023

To determine the role of biopsy experience regarding a potential benefit of additional systematic biopsies and fusion failures during MRI-targeted biopsy of the prostate.We retrospectively evaluated 5...

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