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Mate-pair genome sequencing reveals structural variants for idiopathic male infertility
Currently, routine genetic investigation for male infertility includes karyoty** analysis and PCR for Y chromosomal microdeletions to provide prognostic information such as sperm retrieval success rate. Howe...
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Technique, outcome and changes in prostate dimensions in patients with urinary retention managed by aquablation
This study aimed to investigate the functional and urodynamic outcome of Aquablation in patients with acute urinary retention (AUR) on catheters.
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A cross-sectional study on gut microbiota in prostate cancer patients with prostatectomy or androgen deprivation therapy
Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), either by medical or surgical castration, is the backbone for standard treatment of locally advanced or metastatic prostate cancer, yet it is also associated with various me...
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Open AccessEffect of androgen deprivation therapy on cardiovascular function in Chinese patients with advanced prostate cancer: a prospective cohort study
Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) is the standard treatment for advanced prostate cancer, but its effect on cardiovascular and metabolic function in Asian patients is still inconclusive. We prospectively asse...
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The impact of microbiome in urological diseases: a systematic review
The term microbiome is used to signify the ecological community of commensal, symbiotic, and pathogenic microorganisms that share our body space, in which there were increasing evidences to suggest that they m...
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The cardiovascular risk factors in men with lower urinary tract symptoms
It has been hypothesized that endothelial dysfunction and pelvic atherosclerosis may contribute to lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). We assessed the relationship between cardiovascular risk factors and LUTS...
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Prostatic artery embolization in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia: a systematic review
We systemically reviewed the current evidence on prostatic artery embolization (PAE) in treating men with benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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Prostate health index (PHI) and prostate-specific antigen (PSA) predictive models for prostate cancer in the Chinese population and the role of digital rectal examination-estimated prostate volume
To investigate PSA- and PHI (prostate health index)-based models for prediction of prostate cancer (PCa) and the feasibility of using DRE-estimated prostate volume (DRE-PV) in the models.
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The Prostate Health Index in predicting initial prostate biopsy outcomes in Asian men with prostate-specific antigen levels of 4–10 ng/mL
To investigate the role of the Prostate Health Index (phi) in prostate cancer (PCa) detection in patients with a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level of 4–10 ng/mL receiving their first prostatic biopsy in an As...
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Clinical outcomes of augmentation cystoplasty in patients suffering from ketamine-related bladder contractures
To evaluate the outcomes of augmentation cystoplasty in patients with bladder contractures secondary to chronic ketamine abuse.
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Ambulatory care program for patients presenting with acute urinary retention secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia
We analyze the clinical and economical outcomes of an ambulatory care program for the management of patients presenting to the emergency department with acute urinary retention (AUR).
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Hepatic haematoma after shockwave lithotripsy for renal stones
Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) is a non-invasive procedure for urolithiasis. Only a very small portion of patients suffer from post-SWL haematoma and most of them have perinephric haematoma format...
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A study based on whole-genome sequencing yields a rare variant at 8q24 associated with prostate cancer
Julius Gudmundsson, Kari Stefansson and colleagues identify a low-frequency variant at 8q24 strongly associated with prostate cancer risk. They also confirm association of a recently reported risk variant in HOXB...
