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Differences in macrophage pyroptosis and polarization induced by nano-/micro-calcium oxalate crystals

Journal of Nanobiotechnology
Objective This study aimed to compare the differences in pyroptosis and polarization of macrophages induced by different sizes of calcium oxalate monohydrate (COM) crystals and discuss the mechanism of kidney stone formation.
Xin-Yi Tong, Wei-Jian Nong, Run-Min Tan, Jian-Ming Ouyang   +3 more
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Association between testicular microlithiasis, testicular cancer, cryptorchidism and history of ascending testis

International Brazilian Journal of Urology, 2006
OBJECTIVE: To prospectively determine the prevalence of testicular microlithiasis in symptomatic patients who were referred for scrotal ultrasound examination and to evaluate the possible association of testicular microlithiasis with testicular cancer ...
Stamatiou Konstantinos, Alevizos Alevizos, Mariolis Anargiros, Mihas Constantinos, Halazonitis Athanase, Bovis Konstantinos, Eleftherios Michail, Sofras Fragiskos   +7 more
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Effects of ursodeoxycholic acid on synthesis of cholesterol and bile acids in healthy subjects [PDF]

, 2004
Background/Aims: Ursodeoxycholic acid ( UDCA) decreases biliary secretion of cholesterol and is therefore used for the dissolution of cholesterol gallstones.
Fischer, S., Jungst, C., Jungst, D., Parhofer, K. G., Sauter, G. H., Thiessen, K.   +5 more
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Comparative Efficacy of Metabolic/Bariatric Surgery Versus GLP‐1 Receptor Agonists: A Network Meta‐Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Obesity, Volume 34, Issue 4, Page 770-781, April 2026.
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, Patricia M. Ortega, Víctor Valentí Azcárate, Fernando Rotellar Sastre, Adriana Uriz Pagola, Ahmed Ahmed, Sanjay Purkayastha, Carlota Tuero Ojanguren, Nuria Blanco Asensio, Manuel F. Landecho   +9 more
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Is there an association between urolithiasis and roux-en-y gastric bypass surgery?

International Brazilian Journal of Urology, 2009
Purpose: Several studies have documented high incidence of urinary lithiasis after jejunoileal by-pass. Roux-en-y gastric bypass surgery (RYGB) is currently the most common bariatric procedure.
Andre Costa-Matos, Luiz R. Guidoni, Kepler A. Carvalho, Roni C. Fernandes, Marjo D. Perez   +4 more
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Tropical calcific pancreatitis.........An overview [PDF]

, 1994
Tropical calcific pancreatitis is a nonalcoholic type of chronic pancreatitis affecting the childrens and young adults characterized clinically by recurrent abdominal pain in childhood, diabetes in adolescent and death in early childhood.
Chowdhury, Riaz, Harada, Hideo, Matsumoto, Shooji, Mizushima, Takaaki, Ochi, Koji, Senou, Toshinobu, Tanaka, Juntaro, Tanizaki, Yoshiro   +7 more
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Pharmacokinetics and Ex Vivo Activity of 7-Methylxanthine, an Inhibitor of Monosodium Urate Crystallization

Biomedicines
Background/Objectives: 7-Methylxanthine (7-MX) is a naturally occurring metabolite of caffeine and theobromine that can inhibit the crystallization of monosodium urate (MSU) and may be useful for the prevention or treatment of gout.
Miguel D. Ferrer, Jaume Dietrich, Bernat Isern, Maria del Mar Pérez-Ferrer, Joan Albertí, Félix Grases, Antònia Costa-Bauzà   +6 more
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Endourological Management of Forgotten Encrusted Ureteral Stents

International Brazilian Journal of Urology, 2010
PURPOSE: To present our experience and discuss the various endourological approaches for treating forgotten encrusted ureteral stents associated with stone formation. MATERIALS AND METHODS: From July 2006 to December 2008, 14 patients (11 men and 3 women)
Kusuma V. R. Murthy, S. Jayaram Reddy, D. V. Prasad   +2 more
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Treatment of recurrent renal transplant lithiasis: analysis of our experience and review of the relevant literature

BMC Nephrology, 2020
Background Renal transplant lithiasis is a rather unusual disease, and the recurrence of lithiasis presents a challenging situation. Methods We retrospectively analyzed the medical history of one patient who suffered renal transplant lithiasis twice ...
Xiaohang Li, Baifeng Li, Yiman Meng, Lei Yang, Gang Wu, Hongwei Jing, Jianbin Bi, Jialin Zhang   +7 more
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About A Rare Cause Of Primary Hyperparathyroidism [PDF]

, 2011
Introduction: Primary hyperparathyroïdism is observed in 35 to 44 subjects/ 100000 persons. The increased production of parathyroid hormones is secondary to primary glandular modifications consisting mainly in adenomas.
Mona Mlika, Zidi-Moaffak Y , Lakhoua Y, Farah F, Kourda N, Ben Abdallah N, Zermani R, Baltagi-Ben Jilani S , Int J Cur Bio Med Sci.
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