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Stem cell therapy in diabetic men with erectile dysfunction: a 24-month follow-up of safety and efficacy of two intracavernous autologous bone marrow derived mesenchymal stem cells injections, an open label phase 2 clinical trial
BackgroundRecently we reported results of phase 1 pilot clinical trial of 2 consecutive intracavernous (IC) injection of autologous bone...
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A comparative assessment of ACS NSQIP-predicted and actual surgical risk outcomes of robotic transhiatal esophagectomy for esophageal adenocarcinoma resection at a high volume institution
Esophageal adenocarcinoma incidence is increasing in Western nations. There has been a shift toward minimally invasive approaches for transhiatal...
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Weibel-Palade bodies: function and role in thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura and in diarrhea phase of STEC-hemolytic uremic syndrome
AbstractVascular endothelial cells are equipped with numerous specialized granules called Weibel-Palade bodies (WPBs). They contain a cocktail of...
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Robotic versus laparoscopic general surgery in the emergency setting: a systematic review
Robot-assisted general surgery, an advanced technology in minimally invasive procedures, is increasingly employed in elective general surgery,...
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Do pre-operative endoscopic procedures, impact the surgical outcomes of robotic pancreaticoduodenectomy?
The role and risks of pre-operative endoscopic procedures, such as endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and endoscopic ultrasound...
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Development and validation of a predictive model for double-J stent encrustation after upper urinary tract calculi surgery
The study is aimed to establish a predictive model of double-J stent encrustation after upper urinary tract calculi surgery. We collected the...
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Smart Sex Toys: A Narrative Review of Recent Research on Cultural, Health and Safety Considerations
Purpose of the ReviewSmart sex toys (‘teledildonics’), are digitally enabled haptic devices designed for sexual or erotic stimulation. Devices may...
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MicroRNA and renal fibrosis in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease: a longitudinal study
BackgroundAutosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is a hereditary kidney disorder that may progress to kidney failure, accounting for...
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Predictors of academic delay post-pediatric kidney transplant in the USA
BackgroundPediatric patients with kidney failure often experience cognitive delays. However, academic delay (being more than one grade level below...
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External validation of a 2-year all-cause mortality prediction tool developed using machine learning in patients with stage 4–5 chronic kidney disease
BackgroundChronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with increased mortality. Individual mortality prediction could be of interest to improve...
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Effect of Yoga in Pregnancy on Maternal Pelvic Floor Distress Symptoms—A Randomised Control Study
Introduction and HypothesisPregnancy is associated with an increase in pelvic floor dysfunction. Yoga, an ancient Indian practice involving asanas...
