Surgical outcomes in male reconstructive urology: The Qatar experience
Abstract Introduction Obstructive azoospermia (OA) is a prevalent cause of male infertility in Qatar and globally, with vasectomy reversal (VV) and vasoepididymostomy (VE) being the primary surgical treatments. While microsurgical techniques have advanced, data from the Middle East remain limited, influenced by the region's distinct demographic and ...
Kareim Khalafalla+8 more
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Integrating cultural dimensions in sperm whale (<i>Physeter macrocephalus</i>) conservation: threats, challenges and solutions. [PDF]
Eguiguren A+10 more
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Isolated asthenozoospermia: What should we know? A narrative review of literature
ABSTRACT Male infertility contributes to 20%–70% of infertile couple cases worldwide. One of the key challenges in this area is asthenozoospermia or reduced sperm motility. A particular subset, known as isolated asthenozoospermia (iASZ), in which low motility occurs without abnormalities in sperm count or shape, often goes unnoticed and is not well ...
Ahmed Eissa+7 more
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Absence of Rnf126 causes male infertility with multiple morphological abnormalities of the sperm flagella. [PDF]
Wang S+7 more
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Abstract Coronavirus disease (COVID‐19) is caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‐CoV‐2), which may infect the cells through binding with the angiotensin‐converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) receptors that can also be found in the male reproductive organs.
Wempy Supit+2 more
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Comparative transcriptome analysis of bull X- and Y-spermatozoa. [PDF]
Umar SIU+8 more
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Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs), an innovative class of cancer therapeutics, may elevate the risk of prostate inflammation (prostatitis) in a subset of male patients. Our investigation demonstrated that ICIs can induce inflammatory responses in prostate tissue; however, selectively targeting specific inflammatory pathways may potentially mitigate ...
Peng Luo+9 more
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Does Lagenaria siceraria seed oil-enriched extender regulate sperm quality, oxidant/antioxidant markers, and sperm mitochondrial enzymes in chilled diluted rabbit semen? [PDF]
Sindi RA+5 more
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Infertility is a global concern, with male factors contributing to nearly half of cases. This study compared glycopatterns of sperm and sperm‐derived exosomes from conventional IVF and rescue ICSI (RICSI) patients, revealing key differences in glycan expression.
Muhammad Anas Ramzan+10 more
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The epididymis contributes to sperm DNA integrity and early embryo development through Cysteine-Rich Secretory Proteins. [PDF]
Sulzyk V+5 more
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