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Prevalence of overactive bladder symptoms and their …

The study population in this study was medical and dentistry students in Palestine. We used an online sample size calculator to calculate the sample size needed for this study. Assuming a population of approximately 9000 medical and dentistry … See more

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An evidence-based self-management package for urinary …

WebBackground Urinary incontinence (UI) is a distressing condition that limits women’s quality of life and places a heavy burden on health care services. Behavioural treatments are recommended as a first-line treatment. An evidence-based self-management package was developed following the Medical Research Council (MRC) framework for …

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Association of lower urinary tract symptoms and OAB …

WebLower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms have a substantial effect on quality of life (QoL). We report QoL and mental health results from a LUTS prevalence study in three Asian countries. A cross-sectional, population-representative, internet-based study among individuals aged ≥40 years in …

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Combining prostate health index and multiparametric …

WebAlthough multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI) is widely used to assess the volume of prostate cancer, it often underestimates the histological tumor boundary. The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of combining prostate health index (PHI) and mpMRI to estimate the histological tumor diameter and determine the …

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Comparing prostatic artery embolization to surgical and …

WebTo summarize current evidence to report a comparative systematic review and meta-analysis of prostatic artery embolization (PAE) with transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) and open simple prostatectomy (OSP) for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). A systematic literature search was performed to identify studies …

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Usefulness of the prostate health index in predicting the …

WebWe aimed to evaluate the usefulness of the Beckman Coulter prostate health index (PHI) and to compare it with total prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels and related derivatives in predicting the presence and aggressiveness of prostate cancer (PCa) in the Korean population. A total of 140 men who underwent their first prostate biopsy for …

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Associations between overactive bladder and sleep …

WebTo determine whether relationship exists between overactive bladder (OAB) and sleep patterns through the cross-sectional study. Patients from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2007–2014 were included in this study. Data were extracted through questionnaires, including demographics, dietary and health-related …

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A double blind, placebo-controlled randomized …

WebThe present clinical trial was conducted to evaluate the efficacy and tolerability of a standardized saw palmetto oil containing 3% β-sitosterol in the treatment of benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) and androgen deficiency. Subjects aged 40–65 years with symptomatic BPH were randomized to 12-week double-blind treatment with 500 mg …

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Prevalence and associated factors of urinary incontinence …

WebThis review of studies on urinary incontinence (UI) was focused primarily on UI prevalence rates and associated factors across the adult lifecourse of Chinese women. UI is a urologic symptom that can have a significant impact on women's physical and mental health and quality of life. In addition, women with UI may experience socioeconomic …

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Supportive interventions to improve physiological and …

WebOur understanding of effective perioperative supportive interventions for patients undergoing cystectomy procedures and how these may affect short and long-term health outcomes is limited. Randomised controlled trials involving any non-surgical, perioperative interventions designed to support or improve the patient experience for …

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Lower urinary tract symptoms in men: challenges to early hospital

WebThe point at which men seek medical care for lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) varies between individuals. Presentation to hospital with complications beyond LUTS appears prevalent in our setting. The aim of this survey is to assess from the community perspective in southeast Nigeria, the challenges to early presentation for medical …

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Insights into risk factors for urolithiasis: a mendelian …

WebUrolithiasis, especially kidney stones, is a common disease in urology. Research in recent years has shown that the incidence of urolithiasis has increased not only in Asian nations, but also in European and American nations [1,2,3].For patients with urolithiasis, it can be painful and even lead to chronic kidney disease, and the cost to the …

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Hypertension and urologic chronic pelvic pain syndrome: An …

WebThe Multidisciplinary Approach to the Study of Chronic Pelvic Pain Research Network, which consists of multiple investigators across various fields, including urology, gynecology, rheumatology, gastroenterology, epidemiology, biology, and psychology was established by the National Institute of Health to evaluate the urological, non-urological, …

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High dose versus low dose standardized cranberry …

WebPurpose Our objective was to assess the efficacy of a high dose cranberry proanthocyanidin extract for the prevention of recurrent urinary tract infection. Material and methods We recruited 145 healthy, adult women with a history of recurrent urinary tract infection, defined as ≥ 2 in the past 6 months or ≥ 3 in the past 12 months in this …

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Circumcision and its alternatives in Germany: an analysis of …

WebCircumcisions are among the most frequent operations in children. Health service data on circumcision in the United States has documented an increase in neonatal circumcisions since 2012. We investigated whether a similar effect could be found in Germany, which does not endorse neonatal circumcision. We analysed German routine …

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Heteronormative biases and distinctive experiences with prostate …

WebThe heteronormative nature of society leads to daily challenges for the LGBTQ + population [2,3,4,5].This bias extends to medical care, with LBGTQ + patient populations facing a multitude of barriers to services [].Many have difficulty accessing care, experience prejudice in health care encounters, and are at higher risk for worse health outcomes …

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Pumpkin seed oil (Cucurbita pepo) versus tamsulosin for benign

WebBenign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is very common in aging men. We aimed to compare the effects of tamsulosin and pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo) seed oil on BPH symptoms. This single-blind randomized clinical trial included patients with BPH aged ≥ 50 years referred to the Urology Clinic of Shahid Beheshti Hospital, Hamadan, Iran, from …

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The relationships between bariatric surgery and sexual function

WebBackground Controversy remains despite several studies have discussed the role of bariatric surgery in improving male’s sexual function. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of bariatric surgery in promoting male’s erectile function. Methods PubMed, EMbase, The Cochrane Library, CNKI and Clinical Trails.gov were searched from …

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Survival rate of patients with bladder cancer and its related factors

WebThe present study is a retrospective population-based cohort study conducted in Kurdistan Province from 2013 to 2018. In the first stage, the information on patients diagnosed with bladder cancer was collected by reviewing all cases recorded in cancer registry at the Provincial Health Department, the Cancer Registration Center and …

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