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Retroperitoneal leakage as an important cause of acquired ultrafiltration decline in peritoneal dialysis: clinical characteristics and related risk factors
BackgroundPeritoneal dialysis (PD) is a widely-used renal replacement therapy while low ultrafiltration volume usually results in technique failure....
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Clinical characteristics and favorable treatment responses of recurrent focal segmental glomerulosclerosis or steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome in children after kidney transplantation
BackgroundRecurrence of focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) or steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome (SRNS) after kidney transplant leads to...
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Association of day of surgery and distance traveled with length of stay in patients undergoing robotic-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN) at a tertiary medical center
The objective of this study is to analyze the association between surgical day of the week and distance traveled with prolonged length of stay (LOS)...
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Bilateral renal agenesis: fetal intervention and outcomes
Bilateral renal agenesis (BRA) is a fetal anomaly which leads to anhydramnios and resultant pulmonary hypoplasia. Historically, this anomaly was...
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Association Between Physical Activity and Pelvic Floor Disorders in Parous Ugandan Women
Introduction and HypothesisThe aim was to assess the association between the degree of physical activity (PA) and the presence of pelvic floor...
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Is Vaginal Laxity Associated with Vaginal Parity and Mode of Delivery?
Introduction and HypothesisVaginal laxity (VL) is a common symptom of pelvic floor dysfunction. Although VL has become a frequent topic for research...
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Comparison of outcomes after unplanned conversion for patients undergoing robotic when compared with laparoscopic colectomy
The robotic approach improves the feasibility of minimally invasive colectomy even where there may be an anatomic challenge with laparoscopy. Whether...
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A review of the genetic background in complicated WT1-related disorders
The Wilms tumor 1 ( WT1 ) gene was first identified in 1990 as a strong candidate for conferring a predisposition to Wilms tumor. The WT1 protein has...
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Evaluation of platelet-rich fibrin matrix combined with PGE-1 injection on erectile function in patients with refractory response to PDE5-I: a randomized placebo-controlled study
PurposeWe studied the effect of a platelet-rich fibrin matrix (PRFM) combined with prostaglandin E-1 (PGE-1) injection on erectile function in...
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LncRNA PITPNA-AS1 mediates the diagnostic potential of miR-129-5p in prostate cancer
BackgroundLncRNA has an effective value in many diseases, which has long been applied in the diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of prostate cancer....
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An international delphi survey and consensus meeting to define the risk factors for ureteral stricture after endoscopic treatment for urolithiasis
PurposeIatrogenic ureteral strictures (US) after endoscopic treatment for urolithiasis represent a significant healthcare concern. However,...
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Genital Pain and the Spectrum of Bladder-Related Symptoms: Findings from the Prevention of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Research Consortium RISE FOR HEALTH Study, USA
Introduction and HypothesisWomen with vulvovaginal or genital pain more commonly experience interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) and...
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Robotic Excision of Intravesical Mesh Following Transvaginal Mesh-Based Prolapse Repair
Introduction and HypothesisWe describe the surgical management of intravesical mesh perforation following transvaginal mesh surgery for pelvic organ...
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Decreased levels of PTCSC3 promote the deterioration of prostate cancer and affect the prognostic outcome of patients through sponge miR-182-5p
BackgroundProstate cancer, characterized by its insidious onset and short overall survival, and has seen a rise in incidence over recent decades....
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Hemodialysis patients have signs of a chronic thrombotic burden
BackgroundCardiovascular diseases are the dominant cause of morbidity in hemodialysis (HD) patients. Unless sufficient anticoagulation is used during...
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Reliability and Validation of the PFIQ-7 and PFDI-20 in the Luganda Language
Introduction and HypothesisPelvic floor disorders (PFDs) impact women worldwide and are assessed using instruments such as the Pelvic Floor Distress...