The Role of LIM Kinase in the Male Urogenital System. [PDF]
Cells, 2021 The LIM kinases (LIMK1 and LIMK2), known as downstream effectors, and the Rho-associated protein kinase (ROCK), a regulator of actin dynamics, have effects on a diverse set of cellular functions.
Park J, Kim SW, Cho MC.
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Association of neural tube defects with congenital abnormalities of the urogenital system in a Chinese cohort. [PDF]
BMC Pediatr, 2021 Background This study aimed to retrospectively analyze the correlation between congenital abnormality of the urogenital system and various factors in children with neural tube defects (NTDs). Methods A total of 190 children with congenital NTDs, who were
Hong ZH +5 more
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Journal of Midwifery, 2021 Functionally, the urogenital system can be divided into two completely different components : urinary system and genital system. However, embryologically and anatomically, the two are closely related. Both originate from a single mesodermal ridge (intermediate mesoderm) along the posterior wall of the abdominal cavity, and initially, the excretory ...
Reyhan Julio Azwan +2 more
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The Urogenital System Microbiota: Is It a New Gamechanger in Urogenital Cancers? [PDF]
MicroorganismsThe human microbiome, which encompasses microbial communities and their genetic material, significantly influences health and disease, including cancer. The urogenital microbiota, naturally present in the urinary and genital tracts, interact with factors
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Pangenomic analysis reveals metabolic adaptation of <i>Haemophilus parainfluenzae</i> to the urogenital tract. [PDF]
VirulenceHaemophilus parainfluenzae (Hpar) is a common colonizer found in the upper respiratory tract, although recently urogenital colonization has emerged as a clinical concern.
Davina-Nunez C +7 more
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Effects of Oral Use of Elaeagnus angustifolia L. on the Genitourinary Laboratory Findings in Postmenopausal Women: A Randomized, Double-Blind Clinical Trial [PDF]
Women’s Health Bulletin, 2023 Background: Vaginal microbiota are believed to profoundly impact the overall quality of life. Moreover, reduced levels of circulating estrogen are responsible for the majority of the changes in the genital tract in postmenopausal women.
Arezou Rezaei +6 more
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Urology Research and Practice, 2021 Biparametric magnetic resonance imaging (bpMRI) of the prostate has emerged as an alternative to multiparametric MRI (mpMRI) for the detection of clinically significant prostate cancer (csPCa).
Michele Scialpi +7 more
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Sonographic evaluation of fetal scrotum, testes and epididymis [PDF]
Obstetrics & Gynecology Science, 2021 External male genitalia have rarely been evaluated on fetal ultrasound. Apart from visualization of the penis for fetal sex determination, there are no specific instructions or recommendations from scientific societies.
Álvaro López Soto +7 more
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Study and implementation of urogenital schistosomiasis elimination in Zanzibar (Unguja and Pemba islands) using an integrated multidisciplinary approach [PDF]
, 2012 : BACKGROUND: Schistosomiasis is a parasitic infection that continues to be a major public health problem in many developing countries being responsible for an estimated burden of at least 1.4 million disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) in Africa ...
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Saddle Pressures Factors in Road and Off-Road Cyclists of Both Genders: A Narrative Review
Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology, 2023 The contact point of the pelvis with the saddle of the bicycle could generate abnormal pressure, which could lead to injuries to the perineum in cyclists.
Domenico Savio Salvatore Vicari +6 more
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