Natural History of Chronic Kidney Disease in Sickle Cell Disease
ABSTRACT Kidney complications, referred to as nephropathy, develop early in sickle cell disease (SCD). In addition to its known morbidity, abundant data show that chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with an increased mortality risk in SCD. Increasing evidence suggests that the natural history of SCD nephropathy is progressive. Initial glomerular
Kenneth I. Ataga
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Diagnostic potential of urinary <i>PENK</i> methylation for bladder cancer in patients with hematuria: insights from a prospective and multi-institutional study. [PDF]
Koguchi D +3 more
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Abstract Objectives This study aimed to understand clinical pathways for patients with high‐risk non‐muscle‐invasive bladder cancer (HR‐NMIBC) from diagnosis to follow‐up and to identify opportunities to improve care. Materials and Methods A cross‐sectional survey was conducted via structured online interviews with consented NHS healthcare ...
Jonathan Aning +9 more
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Advancing bladder cancer detection: commentary on a urinary DNA methylation diagnostic assay. [PDF]
Duquesne I +6 more
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Abstract Objectives To compare prostatic urethral lift (PUL) and water vapour thermal therapy (WVTT) for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in a real‐world setting, this study compares clinical management outcomes that are less thoroughly documented in current literature—such as drug‐free status, complications and post‐procedure readmission rates ...
Athena Y. H. Lee +9 more
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Recognition to repair: Managing reservoir complications in inflatable penile prosthesis surgery
Abstract Introduction Reservoir placement during three‐piece inflatable penile prosthesis (IPP) implantation is the step most commonly associated with serious intraoperative complications. The reservoir is traditionally positioned within the space of Retzius, where it lies in close proximity to the bladder, bowel and major pelvic vessels.
Sarah Michael +8 more
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Ureteroscopy as a diagnostic tool with potential therapeutic impact in nutcracker syndrome-related hematuria: A case report. [PDF]
Alshehri AA +4 more
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ABSTRACT Weil's disease should be considered even in non‐endemic regions when compatible clinical findings are accompanied by relevant exposure history. This case is epidemiologically notable as the first documented report from South Khorasan Province, highlighting the diagnostic challenges of leptospirosis in non‐endemic settings and the potential ...
Zohreh Azarkar +3 more
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Recurrent pediatric vesical lymphangioma: The first case report of early relapse after transurethral resection and successful endoscopic management. [PDF]
Bourimi C +9 more
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Severe Neutropenia and Esophagitis Associated With Avelumab for Urothelial Carcinoma: A Case Report
ABSTRACT Bladder cancer prognosis varies with invasiveness, requiring treatments like surgery or chemotherapy. Immune checkpoint inhibitors, such as Avelumab, are standard for advanced cases but can cause side effects like neutropenia and esophagitis, as seen in a reported case during Avelumab maintenance therapy.
Takayuki Hirano +10 more
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