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Artificial Intelligence in Patient Education: ChatGPT for Penile Prosthesis Surgery Counseling, a Likert Scale Analysis

Andrology, EarlyView.
Abstract Introduction Erectile dysfunction (ED) significantly impacts quality of life. For patients unresponsive to conservative treatments, penile prosthesis implantation represents an effective solution with high satisfaction rates. However, the complexity and sensitive nature of the procedure often generate multiple patient concerns.
Gabriele Tulone, Nicola Pavan, Rosa Giaimo, Alchiede Franco Simonato, Alfonzo Salzano, Davide Cosentino, Francesco Claps, Alchiede Simonato   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Transperineal ultrasound versus digital palpation: Identifying key parameters for objective pelvic floor muscle contraction assessment

Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, EarlyView.
Transperineal ultrasound demonstrates high reproducibility and objectivity in evaluating pelvic floor muscle contractility. When integrated with digital palpation, it enhances functional assessment and facilitates standardized, imaging‐based strategies for individualized pelvic floor muscle training in clinical practice.
Yun Lin, Honghong Pan, Yupeng Chen, Chenshan Dong, Yijia Luo   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Pelvic pain and lower urinary tract symptoms; long‐term comparison between women with and without mid‐urethral sling insertion

Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, EarlyView.
Women aged 50 or above, who have undergone mid‐urethral sling surgery 10–14 years earlier for stress urinary incontinence, report more pelvic pain than age‐matched women. Other lower urinary tract symptoms also seem to be more prevalent in women 50 years or above with previous surgery.
Anna Lundmark Drca, Vasileios Alexandridis, Marie Westergren Söderberg, Pia Teleman, Marion Ek   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

ChatGPT in urogynecology: Comparing large language model responses to human experts

Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, EarlyView.
In this patient‐rated study, ChatGPT responses to common urogynecology questions were graded more highly for clarity, helpfulness, and reassurance. Findings are exploratory, and large language models should be viewed only as cautious adjuncts to expert care.
Reut Rotem, Craven Simon, Misgav Rottenstreich, Barry A. O'reilly, Adi Y. Weintraub, Orfhlaith E. O'Sullivan   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

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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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
doaj   +1 more source

Impact of episiotomy on anal incontinence following second‐ to fourth‐degree perineal tears—A cohort study

Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, EarlyView.
In over 12 000 Swedish primiparous women, anal incontinence was more common after severe perineal tears. Episiotomy did not raise the overall risk except for a slight increase in gas incontinence after second‐degree tears. Encouragingly, symptoms improved across all types of tears during the first‐year postpartum.
Mette L. Josefsson, Eva Uustal, Sara Sohlberg, Cecilia Ekéus, Erik Lampa, Maria Jonsson   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Retropubic hemorrhage following Midurethral sling surgery: Diagnosis, clinical challenges, and management

Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, EarlyView.
Retropubic hemorrhage after TVT surgery, though rare, is a serious complication—we outline a management strategy emphasizing timely diagnosis and tailored treatment to reduce morbidity. Abstract Mid‐urethral slings (MUS) such as tension‐free vaginal tape (TVT) are the established gold standard surgical approach for treating stress urinary incontinence (
Greta Lisa Carlin, Christina Tanja Grech, Wolfgang Umek, Engelbert Hanzal, Marianne Koch, Barbara Bodner‐Adler   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Self‐reported pelvic floor dysfunction 12 months after an obstetric anal sphincter injury in relation to maternal body mass index

Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, EarlyView.
Self‐reported dyspareunia one year after an obstetric anal sphincter injury (OASI) is less common among overweight and obese women than in normal weight. The risk for anal incontinence does not differ between the BMI groups one year after an OASI, while the risk for UI increases with increasing BMI.
Linda Hjertberg, Eva Uustal, Marie Blomberg, Sofia Pihl   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Aerobic conditioning is important, but anaerobic conditioning is crucial for police occupational task performance [PDF]

, 2012
Canetti, Elisa, Orr, Rob Marc, Schram, Ben, Dawes, Jay, Lockie, Robert G., Holmes, Ryan, Kornhauser, Charlie   +6 more
core   +2 more sources