Cutting head for ultrasonic lithotripsy [PDF]
A cutting head for attachment to the end of the wire probe of an ultrasonic kidney stone disintegration instrument is described. The cutting head has a plurality of circumferentially arranged teeth formed at one end thereof to provide a cup shaped ...
Anguluo, E. D., Goodfriend, R.
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Detrusor Overactivity and Urodynamics
ABSTRACT While overactive bladder (OAB) is a clinical diagnosis, detrusor overactivity is identified through urodynamic testing. UDS is usually considered when primary treatment for OAB fails, because UDS is expensive, time consuming, invasive, and sometimes inaccurate, and it is not considered to influence treatment strategy substantially.
Laura N. Nguyen, Geneviève Nadeau
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Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection in Critically Ill Patients: A Comparative Evaluation Between Latex Urinary Catheter and Metal Alloy-Coated Urinary Catheter. [PDF]
Mohamed Hassan FA+5 more
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Gene expression of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and MRSA within a catheter-associated urinary tract infection biofilm model [PDF]
M. J. H. Goldsworthy
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ABSTRACT Purpose Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) are frequent in male patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). This study was planned to investigate the frequency and distress of LUTS in men with MS and their association with quality of life (QoL), depression, and anxiety. Methods One hundred male patients with MS were included in the study.
Yesim Akkoc+5 more
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Insights into urinary catheter colonisation and polymicrobial biofilms of Candida- bacteria under flow condition. [PDF]
Joshi P+3 more
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Urinary Tract Infection in Dogs with Thoracolumbar Intervertebral Disc Herniation and Urinary Bladder Dysfunction Managed by Manual Expression, Indwelling Catheterization or Intermittent Catheterization [PDF]
Loretta J. Bubenik, Giselle Hosgood
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ABSTRACT Introduction and Objectives Targeted radiofrequency (RF) therapy is a promising treatment for overactive bladder (OAB), aiming to modulate autonomic nerve pathways for symptom control. This cadaveric study focuses on identifying areas of high nerve density in the bladder and corresponding vaginal wall (AVW) to support RF use in a minimally ...
Gamal Ghoniem+2 more
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Adhesion Study of <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> on Different Urinary Catheter Materials. [PDF]
Bele YB, Thakare PV, Ghanwate NA.
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Long-Term Outcome of an Intervention to Remove Unnecessary Urinary Catheters, With and Without a Quality Improvement Team, in a Thai Tertiary Care Center [PDF]
Anucha Apisarnthanarak+4 more
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