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Randomized investigation of increased dialyzer membrane hydrophilicity on hemocompatibility and performance
BackgroundHemodialyzers should efficiently eliminate small and middle molecular uremic toxins and possess exceptional hemocompatibility to improve...
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Predictive factors for manual detorsion success in testicular torsion
PurposeIn cases of testicular torsion (TT), prompt diagnosis and treatment are highly associated with organ salvage, and manual detorsion (MD) is a...
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Effectiveness and safety of finerenone in Chinese CKD patients without diabetes: a retrospective, real-world study
BackgroundFinerenone, a non-steroidal mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist, has previously demonstrated its efficacy and safety in chronic kidney...
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Transperineal laser ablation (TPLA) of the prostate for benign prostatic obstruction: the first 100 patients cohort of a prospective, single-center study
PurposeTransperineal laser ablation (TPLA) is a new minimally-invasive surgical treatment for patients with benign prostatic obstruction (BPO). We...
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Machine learning enables automated screening for systematic reviews and meta-analysis in urology
PurposeTo investigate and implement semiautomated screening for meta-analyses (MA) in urology under consideration of class imbalance.
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A case of Fanconi syndrome that developed following a year of consumption of a red yeast rice supplement
Although some dietary supplements have been reported to cause renal dysfunction, there have been few reports of supplement-induced Fanconi syndrome....
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Outcomes after precision prostatectomy: safety, efficacy and transference of skills
PurposePrecision Prostatectomy (PP) is a viable treatment option for men with unilateral dominant cancer who are interested in preserving functional...
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External validation of the barcelona magnetic resonance imaging predictive model for detecting significant prostate cancer including men receiving 5-alpha reductase inhibitors
PurposeTo validate the Barcelona-magnetic resonance imaging predictive model (BCN-MRI PM) for clinically significant prostate cancer (csPCa) in...
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ProsTAV, a clinically useful test in prostate cancer: an extension study
PurposeTo assess the clinical performance of ProsTAV ® , a blood-based test based on telomere associate variables (TAV) measurement, to support biopsy...
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CT-based radiomics for predicting success of shock wave lithotripsy in ureteral stones larger than 1 cm
PurposeThis study aims to investigate the predictive value of CT-based radiomics in determining the success of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy...
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Impact of previously failed extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy on ureterorenoscopy outcomes in upper urinary tract stones: a prospective comparative study
ObjectiveWe sought to prospectively evaluate the impact of previously failed SWL on subsequent URS outcomes in the treatment of upper urinary tract...
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Diagnostic performance of photodynamic diagnosis with oral 5-aminolevulinic acid for upper tract- and bladder urothelial carcinoma: a single-centre, retrospective analysis
PurposeTo compare the diagnostic performance of photodynamic diagnosis (PDD) enhanced with oral 5-aminolaevulinic acid between the suspected upper...
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Nutritional management of the child with chronic kidney disease and on dialysis
AbstractWhile it is widely accepted that the nutritional management of the infant with chronic kidney disease (CKD) is paramount to achieve normal...
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Endourological society fellowship program: a real contribution to improve surgical outcomes of stone patients treated with ureteroscopy
PurposeWe assessed the impact of the one-year endourological society fellowship program (ESFP) on the achievement of optimal surgical outcomes (OSO)...
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Comparing the lifespan of virgin artificial urinary sphincters in radiated patients: transcorporal vs. standard placement
PurposeTo compare the lifespan of first transcorporal cuff (TC) placement of an artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) versus standard placement (SP) in...
