Circular RNAs in Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma: Their Microarray-Based Identification, Analytical Validation, and Potential Use in a Clinico-Genomic Model to Improve Prognostic Accuracy [PDF]
Circular RNAs (circRNAs) may act as novel cancer biomarkers. However, a genome-wide evaluation of circRNAs in clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) has yet to be conducted. Therefore, the objective of this study was to identify and validate circRNAs in
Erbersdobler, Andreas +9 more
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Evaluation of Loss of the Y Chromosome in Peripheral Blood as a Biomarker for Prostate Cancer
ABSTRACT Background Prostate cancer (PCa) is the most common malignant tumor in men, but the widely used prostate‐specific antigen (PSA) test has limited diagnostic accuracy. Research proposes that the loss of the Y chromosome (LOY) may affect the occurrence and development of prostate cancer, aiming to assess its potential as a diagnostic biomarker to
Jun Lu +10 more
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Cognitive dysfunction following desflurane versus sevoflurane general anesthesia in elderly patients: a randomized controlled trial. [PDF]
UnlabelledAs life expectancy increases, more patients ≥65 years undergo general anesthesia. Anesthetic agents may contribute to postoperative cognitive dysfunction, and incidence may differ with anesthetic agents or intraoperative anesthesia depth ...
Allard, Martin +7 more
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ABSTRACT Background ChatGPT, an interactive natural language processing model, is becoming increasingly used for medical information gathering. The objective of this study is to investigate the appropriateness of ChatGPT's responses to common urological questions compared to the Canadian Urological Association (CUA) guideline recommendations. Methods A
Wyatt MacNevin +6 more
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Extensive ureteral stricture (EUS) after renal transplantation (RTx) is an important urological complication that adversely affects the longterm function of the allograft and therefore the morbidity and mortality of the recipients.
R Mahdavi Zafarghandi, Zh Sheikhi
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Jefferson Digital Commons quarterly report: January-March 2020 [PDF]
This quarterly report includes: New Look for the Jefferson Digital Commons Articles COVID-19 Working Papers Educational Materials From the Archives Grand Rounds and Lectures JeffMD Scholarly Inquiry Abstracts Journals and Newsletters Master of Public ...
Copeland, LIBT, James +2 more
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The application of the Johns Hopkins Hospital Template on urine cytology [PDF]
Background To evaluate the utility of the Johns Hopkins Hospital (JHH) template in detection of high-grade urothelial carcinoma (HGUC). Methods A computerized search of our laboratory information system was performed for all urine cytology cases ...
Chen, Shaoxiong +4 more
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A lack of standardization across urology fellowship program websites is hurting applicants
Abstract Background As senior urology residents explore potential fellowship opportunities, they often turn to the official websites of accredited fellowship programs. However, the information available on these websites is often inconsistent and lacking. Methods The list of accredited fellowship programs on each subspecialty society's official website
Jordan L. Mendelson +13 more
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Penile traction therapy after radical pelvic surgery: Does it work?
Abstract Sexual dysfunction, including erectile dysfunction and penile shortening, is a frequent consequence of radical pelvic surgeries such as prostatectomy, cystoprostatectomy, and rectal cancer surgery. These complications primarily result from nerve injury and hypoxia‐induced corporal fibrosis.
Ahmet Tevfik Albayrak +1 more
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Content validation of the new nursing intervention “0565 – ultrasonography: bladder”
Abstract Purpose To validate the content of the nursing intervention “0565 – ultrasonography: bladder.” Method The content validation study was conducted from September to November 2022, with a sample of 22 specialists who evaluated the components of the nursing intervention “0565 – ultrasonography: bladder,” according to the Nursing Interventions ...
Vítor Monteiro Moraes +5 more
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