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Association between body mass index, metabolic syndrome and common urologic conditions: a cross-sectional study using a large multi-institutional database from the United States

open access: yesAnnals of Medicine, 2023
Introduction The study aims to determine whether body mass index (BMI), metabolic syndrome (MS) or its individual components (primary hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus and dyslipidemias) are risk factors for common urological diseases.Materials and ...
Maria Camila Suarez Arbelaez   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

Comparative Efficacy of Metabolic/Bariatric Surgery Versus GLP‐1 Receptor Agonists: A Network Meta‐Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

open access: yesObesity, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective This study compared the efficacy of metabolic/bariatric surgery (MBS) and GLP‐1 receptor agonists (GLP‐1 RAs), including dual GLP‐1/GIP analogues, for weight and metabolic outcomes in adults with obesity. Methods A network meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials compared MBS or GLP‐1 RAs versus lifestyle intervention in adults ...
Lucas Sabatella   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Bilateral same session renal stone surgery tolerance and complications

open access: yesUrology Annals, 2021
Introduction: The prevalence rate of upper urinary tract calculi in Saudi Arabia is one of the highest globally. Bilateral renal stone management is an option but is still controversial.
Abdulmalik Addar   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Urethral Diverticulum with Lithiasis

open access: yesEuropean Urology, 1979
Urethral diverticulum, either congenital or acquired, is very rare and becomes symptomatic when complicated by infection and lithiasis. This paper reports on such a case that was cured by radical excision of the lesion.
Kokotas, N., Kontogeorgos, L.
openaire   +3 more sources

Motives and predictors of modified Atkins diet discontinuation as treatment of adults with drug‐resistant epilepsy

open access: yesEpilepsia, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective This study was undertaken to explore the motives and predictors of modified Atkins diet (MAD) discontinuation as a treatment of adults with drug‐resistant epilepsy (DRE). Methods A single‐center observational longitudinal study was made of a cohort of patients treated with MAD during the first 6 years at a multidisciplinary ...
Raquel Samões   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

A case of distal extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma with two positive resection margins [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
Cholangiocarcinoma is an uncommon primary malignancy of the biliary tract that is challenging to diagnose and treat effectively due to its relatively silent and late clinical presentation.
Andersen   +42 more
core   +2 more sources

First successful protocol for desensitization to eptinezumab

open access: yesHeadache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Eptinezumab is an anti‐calcitonin gene‐related peptide monoclonal antibody used for migraine prevention. During clinical trials, hypersensitivity to eptinezumab was described without a clear underlying mechanism. To determine if the reaction was immunoglobulin E–mediated, the team of Nice University Hospital (Nice, France) performed
Benoit Gerard   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Comparison of Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress and Pyroptosis Induced by Pathogenic Calcium Oxalate Monohydrate and Physiologic Calcium Oxalate Dihydrate Crystals in HK-2 Cells: Insights into Kidney Stone Formation

open access: yesCells
Endoplasmic reticulum stress (ERS) can activate pyroptosis through CHOP and TXNIP; however, the correlation between this process and the formation of kidney stones has not been reported.
Wei-Jian Nong   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Efficacy and safety of parecoxib in the treatment of acute renal colic: a randomized clinical trial

open access: yesInternational Brazilian Journal of Urology, 2011
PURPOSE: Although nonselective nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (nsNSAIDs) and opioids are effective treatments for acute renal colic, they are associated with adverse events (AEs). As cyclooxygenase-2 selective NSAIDs may provide a safer alternative,
Sidney Glina   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Micro-Ureteroscopy as a Treatment of Renal Pelvis Lithiasis in Young Children

open access: yesFrontiers in Pediatrics, 2021
Aim: Miniaturization of endoscopic instruments has allowed to improve the efficacy of kidney stone treatment in young children. Aim of the study is to evaluate the usefulness of microureteroscopy with 4.85F sheath in the treatment of renal stones in ...
Alberto Parente   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

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