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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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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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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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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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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...
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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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The Medicalization of Female Genital Cutting (FGC) in Indonesia: A Complex Intersection of Tradition, Religion, and Human Rights
Purpose of ReviewThe goal of this paper is to discuss development of medicalization of FGC in Indonesia based on existing literature. This study...
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Type 2 diabetes increase the risk of arteriovenous fistula non-maturation, mediated by postoperative vascular hemodynamics
BackgroundThe progression of atherosclerosis in small and medium-sized vessels has been associated with Type 2 diabetes (T2D). However, the influence...
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Psychoonkologie – psychosoziale Belastungen und Versorgungsbedarfe
The number of patients living with or after cancer is constantly increasing due to improved diagnostics and care as well as the ageing society. This...