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Investigating the pathogenesis of urolithiasis through gut microbiome, plasma metabolome and inflammatory proteome: a mediation Mendelian randomization study. [PDF]

Clin Epigenetics
Background Urolithiasis is a multifactorial systemic metabolic disease influenced by genetic, environmental, and dietary factors. Although previous observational studies have established strong links between the gut microbiome, plasma metabolome ...
Wu G, Zhu W, Li G, Xu Y, Liu Y, Tao L, Hao Z.   +6 more
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Ureteroscopic laser treatment of upper tract transitional cell carcinoma

Urology Video Journal, 2022
Objective: The improvement of flexible ureteroscopy, thanks to devices’ miniaturization and new armamentarium, has contribute to the development of endoscopic treatment for upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC). UTUC laser treatment can also be offered
A. Sierra, M. Corrales, O. Traxer
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Patient Perspectives on Kidney Stone Surgery: A Content Analysis of Instagram Posts by Patients Versus Surgeons

European Urology Open Science, 2023
Background: Both clinicians and patients use social media to post about health care issues such as kidney stone disease, but their perspectives may differ.
Patrick Juliebø-Jones, Esteban Emiliani, Alba Sierra, Francesco Esperto, Eugenio Ventimiglia, Amelia Pietropaolo, Lazaros Tzelves, Christian Beisland, Bhaskar K. Somani   +8 more
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A Genetic Polymorphism in the WDR72 Gene is Associated With Calcium Nephrolithiasis in the Chinese Han Population

Frontiers in Genetics, 2022
A previous genome-wide association study (GWAS) reported several novel loci for nephrolithiasis in British and Japanese population, some of which were predicted to influence CaSR signaling.
Lujia Wang, Lujia Wang, Zijian Zhou, Zijian Zhou, Yuanyuan Yang, Yuanyuan Yang, Peng Gao, Peng Gao, Xiaoling Lin, Zhong Wu, Zhong Wu   +10 more
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Trends in the Incidence and DALYs of Urolithiasis From 1990 to 2019: Results From the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019

Frontiers in Public Health, 2022
ObjectivesTo provide a comprehensive assessment of the estimated burden and trend of urolithiasis at the global, regional, and national levels.MethodsThe age-standardized rates (ASRs) of the incidence and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) of ...
Shasha Li, Shasha Li, Xueying Huang, Xueying Huang, Jie Liu, Jie Liu, Suru Yue, Suru Yue, Xuefei Hou, Xuefei Hou, Liren Hu, Liren Hu, Jiayuan Wu, Jiayuan Wu   +13 more
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The Application of External Ureteral Catheters in Children With Acute Kidney Injury Caused by Ceftriaxone-Induced Urolithiasis

Frontiers in Pediatrics, 2020
Objective: To evaluate our use of external ureteral catheters in children with acute kidney injury (AKI) resulting from ceftriaxone-induced urolithiasis.Methods: From July 2010 to June 2015, a series of 15 children, including 12 males and 3 females, were
Houwei Lin, Houwei Lin, Hongquan Geng, Hongquan Geng, Guofeng Xu, Guofeng Xu, Xiaoliang Fang, Xiaoliang Fang, Lei He, Lei He, Maosheng Xu, Maosheng Xu   +11 more
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Impact of Ureteral Stent Material on Stent-related Symptoms: A Systematic Review of the Literature

European Urology Open Science, 2022
Context: Ureteral stents are essential implants that are used on a daily basis. Since their invention, advances in stent design have been directed towards alleviating stent-related symptoms.
Matthias Boeykens, Etienne X. Keller, Andrea Bosio, Oliver J. Wiseman, Pablo Contreras, Eugenio Ventimiglia, Michele Talso, Amelia Pietropaolo, Thomas Tailly, Vincent De Coninck   +9 more
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The correlation analysis between the appearance anxiety and personality traits of the medical staff on nasal and facial pressure ulcers during the novel coronavirus disease 2019 outbreak

Nursing Open, 2021
Aim To investigate the psychological status of medical staff with medical device‐related nasal and facial pressure ulcers (MDR PUs) during the outbreak of COVID‐19, analyse the correlation between their psychological status and personality traits, so as ...
Xiaodi Kong, Yong Cao, Xiaonian Luo, Lianxiang He   +3 more
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Is Urolithiasis Associated with Increased Levels of High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein and Interleukin-6 in Diabetic Patients? [PDF]

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2015
Background: The prevalence and incidence of urolithiasis is increasing worldwide. Type 2 diabetes mellitus is well known to be associated with insulin resistance which increases the risk of urolithiasis by altering the composition of urine.
Aysha Hasna, Kavitha Meiyappan, Senthilkumar Gandhipuram Periyasam, Muruganandham Kalyaperumal, Zachariah Bobby, Arul Vijaya Vani Subramaniam   +5 more
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Medical evaluation and pharmacotherapeutical strategies in management of urolithiasis

Therapeutic Advances in Urology, 2021
Treatment of urolithiasis depends on several important factors which include stone location, size, composition, and patient symptoms. Although significant advancements have been made in the surgical management of urolithiasis in the last decade ...
Derry Minyao Ng, Maria Haleem, Anny Mamuchashvili, Kai-yun Wang, Jin-Feng Pan, Yue Cheng, Qi Ma   +6 more
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