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Emerging role of the host microbiome in neuropsychiatric disorders: overview and future directions
The human body harbors a diverse ecosystem of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi, collectively known as the microbiota. Current...
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Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Young Men—Causes and Management
Purpose of ReviewThis review explores the subject of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in young men.
Recent FindingsYoung men (aged 39 or younger)...
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Risk of secondary tumours in patients with non-metastatic and metastatic human retinoblastoma
BackgroundRetinoblastoma is an intraocular cancer in children and infants. Despite all the available treatment options and high survival rates in...
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The Role of the Artificial Urinary Sphincter: Current Status and Future Innovations
Purpose of ReviewThe artificial urinary sphincter has remained the gold standard treatment for male stress urinary incontinence since its first...
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Cauda equina syndrome: false-positive diagnosis of neurogenic bladder can be reduced by multichannel urodynamic study
BackgroundThe present consensus suggests urgent surgical decompression if clinical features of cauda equina syndrome (CES) are supported by MRI...
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Feasibility analysis of a novel non-invasive ultrasonographic method for the measurement of intra-abdominal pressure in the intensive care unit
Increased intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) is an important vital sign in critically ill patients and has a negative impact on morbidity and mortality....
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Uroplakin 1a Knockout Mice Display Marginal Reduction in Fecundity, Decreased Bacterial Clearance Capacity, and Drastic Changes in the Testicular Transcriptome
Uroplakins (UPKs) form physical and chemical barriers in the bladder and other urinary tract tissues. We previously reported the identification and...
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Ejaculation: the Process and Characteristics From Start to Finish
Purpose of ReviewSemen analysis serves as the initial step in the evaluation of male infertility. However, given the difficulty in interpreting...
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Landslide Disaster Leading to an Unusual Case of Polytrauma with Uterine Rupture and Fetal Decapitation in Early Pregnancy
Trauma is the leading cause of non-obstetric maternal mortality and contributes to around 20% cases of maternal deaths. The commonest cause of trauma...
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Ultra-conserved RNA: a novel biological tool with diagnostic and therapeutic potential
Ultra-conserved RNA (ucRNA) is a subset of long non-coding RNA, that is highly conserved among mice, rats and humans. UcRNA has attracted extensive...
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I-European research, the cradle of the discovery of the antidiabetic hormone: the pioneer roles and the relevance of Oskar Minkowski and Eugène Gley
AimsThe introduction of hormonal treatment in severe diabetes in 1922 represented a clinical and social impact similar to that of antibiotic therapy....
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Voiding Dysfunction in Transitional Urology Patients: Common Issues and Management Strategies
Purpose of ReviewTo provide an overview of the literature pertaining to voiding dysfunction in the transitional urology patient population. Specific...
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MRI of kidney size matters
ObjectiveTo highlight progress and opportunities of measuring kidney size with MRI, and to inspire research into resolving the remaining...
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The CUL4B-miR-372/373-PIK3CA-AKT axis regulates metastasis in bladder cancer
CUL4B, which acts as a scaffold protein in CUL4B-RING ubiquitin ligase (CRL4B) complexes, participates in a variety of biological processes. Previous...
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Urinary metabolomics predict the severity of overactive bladder syndrome in an aging female population
Introduction and hypothesisTo identify urinary metabolites that can facilitate the diagnosis and the characterization of the underlying...
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Women with chronic constipation have more bothersome urogenital symptoms
BackgroundThe aim of our study was to characterize urogenital symptoms in women with and without constipation, and by severity of constipation.
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Current Status on New Technique and Protocol in Urinary Stone Disease
Purpose of the ReviewThis review article aims to show the actual role of Imaging, especially DECT (Dual Energy CT), in recognition of renal calculi.
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Molecular Characteristics of Underactive Bladder
Purpose of ReviewUnderactive bladder (UAB) is a common urological problem in elderly patients presenting with urinary retention and lower urinary...
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The complexity of female orgasm and ejaculation
The anatomy and physiology of the female orgasm are often neglected. The female orgasm is a normal psychophysiological function to all women, and...
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Bile acid metabolism and signaling in health and disease: molecular mechanisms and therapeutic targets
Bile acids, once considered mere dietary surfactants, now emerge as critical modulators of macronutrient (lipid, carbohydrate, protein) metabolism...
