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The paired kidneys, the urine bladder, and the urethra constitute the urinary system. The kidneys remove waste products from the body, conserve water, and reabsorb electrolytes and metabolic substances. Furthermore, they are essential for maintenance of the pH homeostasis, the blood pressure, and the volume and composition of the extracellular fluid ...
Malin Nylander +2 more
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Microbiome in the urinary system—a review
Urine was considered sterile in healthy individuals for many years, and the presence of bacteria signified urinary tract infection. With the development of Expanded Quantitative Urine Culture (EQUC) and utilization of molecular techniques, the previous clinical dogma is no longer valid. Instead, healthy people harbor a considerable microbial community,
Jane S. Tang
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Current applications of nanomaterials in urinary system tumors
The development of nanotechnology and nanomaterials has provided insights into the treatment of urinary system tumors. Nanoparticles can be used as sensitizers or carriers to transport drugs. Some nanoparticles have intrinsic therapeutic effects on tumor
Zhounan Qian +4 more
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Piezo channels in the urinary system
The Piezo channel family, including Piezo1 and Piezo2, includes essential mechanosensitive transduction molecules in mammals. Functioning in the conversion of mechanical signals to biological signals to regulate a plethora of physiological processes ...
Xu Li +4 more
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Objective To estimate the associations between long term exposure to air pollution and the first hospital admission related to kidney and total urinary system diseases. Design Nationwide longitudinal cohort study.
Whanhee Lee +13 more
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Objective Systemic immune-inflammation index (SII) has been reported in numerous studies to effectively predict the survival outcomes of urinary system cancers; however no agreement has been reached.
Xing Li +6 more
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Telocytes in the urinary system [PDF]
Abstract Background Telocytes, a new type of interstitial cells, have been identified in many organs in mammals. The present studies aimed at investigating the ultrastructure, distribution and interactions of telocytes with surrounding cells in the urinary system of rats, to confirm the existence of telocytes in ...
Xiangdong Wang +4 more
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Proteomics for prediction of disease progression and response to therapy in diabetic kidney disease [PDF]
The past decade has resulted in multiple new findings of potential proteomic biomarkers of diabetic kidney disease (DKD). Many of these biomarkers reflect an important role in the (patho)physiology and biological processes of DKD.
Heerspink, Hiddo J.L. +2 more
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“Clinical masks” of congenital malformations of urinary system in children of early age
Nowadays there is an increase in nephropathy in young children, which is associated not only with environmental impacts, but also with an increase in the incidence of congenital and hereditary caused forms of diseases, an increase in the incidence of ...
N. Lukyanenko +3 more
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Transfixed jejunum lesion due to percutaneous nephrolithotomy
Percutaneous access for treatment of renal pathologies is a minimally invasive modality, although it can present complications. Small bowel lesions are rare but correct diagnosis and management are essential to prevent major complications.
Victor S.S. Fanni +5 more
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