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    Arecae pericarpium extract induces porcine lower-esophageal-sphincter contraction via muscarinic receptors

    Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is associated with lower esophageal sphincter (LES) incompetence. In some patients, GERD is refractory to acid reduction therapy which is the main treatment for GERD. So ...

    Shu-Leei Tey, Chi-Ying Li, Li-Wei Lin in BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2021)

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    Laparoscopic vesico-ureteral reimplantation with Lich–Gregoir approach in children: medium term results of 159 renal units in 117 children

    Vesico-ureteral reflux (VUR) represents one of the most significant risk factors for acute pyelonephritis in children. Surgery is an important part of its management. Laparoscopic ureteric reimplantation using...

    Victor Soulier, Aurélien Scalabre, Manuel Lopez, Chi-Ying Li in World Journal of Urology (2017)

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    Erectile Dysfunction

    Erectile dysfunction (ED) is defined as the consistent inability to achieve or maintain an erection. This may affect around 50% of men between the ages of 40 and 70, while persistent ED affects about 5% of men...

    Chi-Ying Li, David Ralph in Medical Therapy in Urology (2010)