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Efficacy of preoperative electroacupuncture for ureteral access sheath placement during first-stage flexible ureteroscopy in urolithiasis: a multicenter, randomized, single-blind, sham-controlled trial protocol
Others Urological Conditions 6 min.
Urolithiasis remains a significant public health concern globally, with a particularly notable burden in China, where its prevalence is estimated at 7.54%, ranging from 1.61% to 20.45% across diverse regions [1]. Recent epidemiological surveys indicate an upward trend, driven by factors such as dietary...
Body composition and immunotherapy outcomes in patients with advanced urothelial carcinoma
Others Urological Conditions 4 min.
Treatment for advanced urothelial carcinoma (aUC) has progressed over recent decades [1]. Although platinum-based chemotherapy yields response rates of 40–50%, many patients eventually experience disease progression, necessitating additional lines of therapy [2]. The advent of immune checkpoint...
Comparative analysis of biofilm detection methods and antibiotic resistance in catheter-associated uropathogens: a cross-sectional study from Syria
Others Urological Conditions 6 min.
Biofilms are structured communities of microorganisms embedded within a self-produced extracellular polymeric substance (EPS), known as the biofilm matrix, which enables microbial cells to adhere to each other as well as to biotic and abiotic surfaces [1, 2]. Biofilm formation is a dynamic, multi-stage...
Is YouTube a reliable source of current information and education about urodynamics? A cross-sectional analysis
Others Urological Conditions 3 min.
The primary functions of the lower urinary tract are the storage and voluntary emptying of urine. A healthy bladder stores urine at low pressure and enables controlled urination [1]. Urodynamic studies (UDS) are among the standardized tests used to evaluate lower urinary tract function and to diagnose...
Soluble urokinase plasminogen activator receptor and perioperative complications: a systematic review
Others Urological Conditions 4 min.
Over 300 million surgeries are performed around the world annually and this number is projected to increase [1]. Perioperative complications are common and associate with mortality and extensive resource utilization [2, 3]. Preoperative estimation of the risk of complications and death informs patient...
