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Perspectives and Requirements of Patients with Prostate Cancer on Mobile Health Interventions During Androgen Deprivation Therapy: A Descriptive Qualitative Study

Journal of Clinical Nursing, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim To explore the perceptions of patients with prostate cancer undergoing androgen deprivation therapy towards mobile health interventions. Design The study employed a qualitative descriptive design. Methods Seventeen participants were recruited from tertiary care hospitals from November 2022 to June 2023. The collected data were subsequently
Hongfan Yin, Chen Pan, Jia Gu, Yan Yang
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Systematic Review: The Role of Pelvic Floor Muscles Dysfunction in Constipation

Physical Treatments, 2015
Purpose: Pelvic floor muscle dysfunction is a common cause of constipation. This dysfunction does not respond to current treatments of constipation. Thus, it is important to identify this type of dysfunction and the role of these muscles in constipation.
Andiya Bahmani, Amir Masoud Arab, Bijan Khorasany, Shabnam Shahali, Mojgan Foroutan   +4 more
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Endometriosis‐Associated Periodontal Disease: A Large Cohort Perspective Study

Oral Diseases, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Endometriosis is a chronic estrogen‐dependent gynecological disease affecting millions of women worldwide. Besides its well‐established impact on reproductive health, emerging evidence suggests a potential association between endometriosis and periodontal disease.
Maria Teresa Agneta, Giuseppe D'Albis, Letizia Lorusso, Nicola Bartolomeo, Antonia Abbinante, Anna Antonacci, Pietro Signorile, Francesco D'Aiuto, Elisa Mazza, Massimo Corsalini, Saverio Capodiferro   +10 more
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Efficacy of intra-vaginal diazepam for pelvic floor hypertonic disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Continence Reports
Background: High-tone pelvic floor dysfunction (HTPFD) is a neuromuscular disorder characterized by involuntary spasms of the levator ani muscles, often resulting in pelvic pain, dyspareunia, and bladder or bowel dysfunction.
Dana Sawan, Mersal Almanasif, Sarah Alharshan, Rasha Alanazi, Sadeen Fallatah, Wasan Alanazi, Nora Aloufi   +6 more
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HHV‐8/KSHV in Solid Organ Transplantation: Current Gaps of Knowledge and Future Directions

Transplant Infectious Disease, EarlyView.
Risk mitigation strategies, including donors/recipients screening, DNAemia monitoring in recipients at risk, CNI‐to‐mTOR inhibitors switch, antivirals, and rituximab for KICS, may mitigate the impact of HHV‐8/KSHV infection in SOT. This review provides an update on KICS, identifies research gaps, and summarizes advances in screening and management ...
Alessandra Mularoni, Andrea Cona, Malgorzata Mikulska, Francesca Pecoraro, Carlotta Piazza, Elda De Vita, Giada Pietrosi, Matteo Bulati, Tiziana Lazzarotto, Mario Luppi   +9 more
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A Review of Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Disease: Comprehensive Theory and Evidence for Mechanisms of Action

Comprehensive Physiology, Volume 16, Issue 2, April 2026.
Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) effects span central and peripheral organ systems through diverse mechanistic pathways. This comprehensive review provides a unified synthesis of these mechanisms across neurological, cardiovascular, immunological, metabolic, and gastrointestinal domains, filling a critical gap and serving as a foundational resource for ...
Yifeng Bu, Alex Liang, Benjamin U. Hoffman, Dawn M. Schiehser, Oliver Case, Alan Simmons, Ruth Klaming, Andres Gottfried‐Blackmore, Ravinder K. Mittal, Christopher Puleo, Hubert Lim, Imanuel Lerman   +11 more
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Laser and radiofrequency for treating genitourinary syndrome of menopause in breast cancer survivors: A systematic review of randomized controlled trial

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, Volume 173, Issue 1, Page 99-108, April 2026.
Abstract Background Breast cancer survivors (BCS) often experience more severe symptoms of genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM). As estrogen‐based hormonal therapy is generally avoided in BCS, physical energy methods may offer promising non‐hormonal alternatives.
Nicoli Serquiz, Ayane Cristine Alves Sarmento, Antonio Carlos Queiroz de Aquino, Natalie Rios Almeida, Maria Luísa Nobre, Juliana Dantas de Araújo Santos Camargo, Kleyton Santos de Medeiros, Ana Katherine Gonçalves   +7 more
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Effects of Tibial Nerve Electrostimulation in Patients With Fecal Incontinence: A Systematic Review

Physiotherapy Research International, Volume 31, Issue 2, April 2026.
ABSTRACT Background and Objective Fecal incontinence (FI) is a condition characterized by the involuntary loss of stool, resulting from the inability to control the sphincter and neuromuscular mechanisms responsible for continence. Percutaneous electrical stimulation of the posterior tibial nerve (posterior tibial nerve stimulation—PTNS) has been used ...
Janaina dos Santos Sóstennes, Tainah Santos Lacerda, Marcos Venicius Bentes do Nascimento, Katiane da Costa Cunha, Rodrigo Santiago Barbosa Rocha, João Simão de Melo Neto, Erica Feio Carneiro   +6 more
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Ultrasound in Women's Health: Mechanisms, Applications, and Emerging Opportunities

Advanced Materials, Volume 38, Issue 14, 6 March 2026.
As healthcare moves toward decentralization, ultrasound technologies are evolving from strictly imaging tools in clinical settings into versatile diagnostic and therapeutic platforms, with growing roles addressing women's health needs. This review highlights how ultrasound's underlying physical mechanisms can be harnessed to reduce disparities in women'
Sarah B. Ornellas, Bilal Kizilaslan, Aastha Shah, Jason F. Hou, Yoonsoo Shin, Alejandra Hernandez Moyers, Claudia Lozano, Canan Dagdeviren   +7 more
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The learning curve of single‐port extraperitoneal robotic radical prostatectomy: Initial experience and outcomes from a newly graduated fellowship‐trained robotic surgeon

BJUI Compass, Volume 7, Issue 3, March 2026.
Abstract Introduction and Objective This study aims to evaluate the learning curve and perioperative outcomes of single‐port extraperitoneal robotic radical prostatectomy (SP‐EP‐RARP) performed by a single surgeon at a high‐volume academic institution. Methods A retrospective review of a prospectively maintained database was conducted for patients who ...
Jacob S. Hershenhouse, Simon Kim, Rafael Gevorkyan, Brian Hom, Michael Eppler, Patrick Ford, Ram Pathak, Riccardo Autorino, Andre Abreu, Ketan K. Badani, Simone Crivellaro, Sij Hemal   +11 more
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