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Differences in Urinary Calculi Characteristics among the Three Main Racial Groups in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Journal of Renal and Hepatic Disorders, 2023
Racial differences in the characteristics of urinary calculi are poorly described in the South African context, limiting our local understanding of urolithiasis pathology and thwarting our efforts in designing appropriate preventative interventions.
Dhesigan Naidoo, Vishan Ramloutan
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Gender and side distribution of urinary calculi using ultrasound imaging

Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 2020
Introduction: Urinary calculi constitute a significant medical problem worldwide. Due to lack of previous studies on gender and side distribution of urinary calculi, the current study was conducted. Patients and Methods: This retrospective study involved
Sultan Abdulwadoud Alshoabi, Dahhan Saleh Alhamodi, Moawia Bushra Gameraddin, Mahmoud S Babiker, Awatef Mohammed Omer, Sami A Al-Dubai   +5 more
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Urinary calculi in ruminants [PDF]

Proceedings of the Nutrition Society, 1969
Urolithiasis is not at present an important problem for the livestock industry in the United Kingdom, but the probable introduction of more intensive systems of management may change this position. The rapid fattening of male animals with high-energy diets predisposes to formation ...
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Association between schizophrenia and urinary calculi: a population-based case-control study. [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2013
BackgroundPeople with schizophrenia have been demonstrated to have higher overall morbidity and all-cause mortality rates from general medical conditions. However, little attention has been given to the urinary system of people with schizophrenia.
Shih-Ping Liu, Ching-Chun Lin, Herng-Ching Lin, Yi-Hua Chen, Hong-Jeng Yu   +4 more
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Matrix Calculi in the Urinary Tract- A Prospective Cohort Study

International Journal of Anatomy Radiology and Surgery, 2022
Introduction: Matrix calculi are infrequently encountered in the urinary tract. Their biochemical composition and unusual radiological appearance make it difficult to differentiate them from fungal balls or tumours of the urinary tract.
Neel Shah, Mohd Hamid Shafique Ahmed, Sunil Patil, Prakash Pawar, Jeni Mathew, Ajit Sawant, Jitendra Sakhrani, Vishnu Pratap   +7 more
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The aldosteronoma resolution score predicts the prognosis of hypertension under two surgical procedures

Frontiers in Endocrinology
BackgroundPrimary aldosteronism (PA) is a leading cause of secondary hypertension, and aldosterone-producing adenoma (APA) is the most prevalent subtype. Surgical intervention is the primary treatment modality.
Yifan Huang, Yifan Huang, Qianhao Huang, Yijie Xie, Yijie Xie, Chaoyue Ouyang, Yuedong Chen, Yuedong Chen, Chao Huang   +8 more
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Prognosis of Long‐Term Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy and the Impact of Combined Continuous Intravenous Sodium Infusion Therapy

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Patients requiring long‐term continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) generally have poor prognoses. This study evaluated whether adding continuous intravenous sodium infusion (cIVNa) is associated with improved hemodynamics and outcomes in patients undergoing long‐term CRRT for ≥ 7 days.
Akinori Yamaguchi, Atsuyoshi Mita, Kosuke Sonoda, Makoto Harada, Koji Hashimoto, Hiroshi Imamura, Yuji Kamijo   +6 more
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Effect of retention time on renal function and kidney size in patients with indwelling DJ tubes

Scientific Reports
The impact of DJ tube retention time on renal function has received scant attention from researchers. Nevertheless, there is a plethora of clinical evidence indicating that protracted stent retention can result in renal insufficiency, or even renal ...
Qianhao Huang, Zhiyong Zhang, Yifan Huang, Tao Wang, Yuedong Chen   +4 more
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BRCA2 mutations in familial breast cancer with prostate cancer: a case report and literature review

Frontiers in Oncology
Prostate cancer (PCa) is the second most common tumor in men globally. Its etiology has been attributed to multiple factors, including age and ethnicity, with family history identified as a significant risk factor.
Zhengsheng Liu, Zhengsheng Liu, Qianhao Huang, Meixuan Ding, Tao Wang, Yuedong Chen, Yuedong Chen, Kaiyan Zhang, Kaiyan Zhang   +8 more
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The association of benign prostatic hyperplasia with lower urinary tract stones in adult men: A retrospective multicenter study

Asian Journal of Urology, 2018
Objective: To examine the relationship between benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and the presence of lower urinary tract stones. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the records of men with lower urinary tract stones who presented to three clinical ...
Jae Hung Jung, Jinsung Park, Won Tae Kim, Hong Wook Kim, Hyung Joon Kim, Sungwoo Hong, Hee Jo Yang, Hong Chung   +7 more
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