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View article: An intraoperative methylene blue test can guide patient selection for totally tubeless percutaneous nephrolithotomy
An intraoperative methylene blue test can guide patient selection for totally tubeless percutaneous nephrolithotomy Open
Introduction and Objective Totally tubeless percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) has been demonstrated to be feasible and safe, particularly for mini PCNL. Having an objective test to guide patient selection could improve confidence in this…
Understanding Persistence in Engineering Education through a Comprehensive Survey Tool Open
© 2024 American Society for Engineering Education. This paper was originally published as: Dick, B., Rivera, K., Sjoerdsma, M. (2024). Understanding persistence in engineering education through a comprehensive survey tool [Paper presentati…
View article: Multidisciplinary management in Fournier's gangrene
Multidisciplinary management in Fournier's gangrene Open
31 2010 80 23 UFGSI ≥ 9 Sorensen et al. 3 2009 1680 39 Age, CCI score, admission via transfer, heart failure, renal failure, and coagulopathy BMI, body mass index; CCI, Charlson comorbidity index; DIC, disseminated intravascular coagulatio…
Enabling Hands-On, Team-based Project work during COVID-19 Open
COVID-19 has impacted delivery of the first-year engineering design curriculum throughout the post-secondary system. At Vancouver Island University (VIU), instruction of the first-year curriculum shifted to an entirely remote learning envi…
Long-Term Impact of COVID-19 on the First-Year Engineering Experience at a Mid-Sized Teaching Focused University Open
This paper discusses the COVID-19 adaptions made within the first-year engineering design curriculum, and reflects on their impact fulfilling the required learning outcomes, mitigating student mental health issues, and addressing academic …
View article: Recent technological development of penile prosthesis: a literature review
Recent technological development of penile prosthesis: a literature review Open
The three-piece IPP, if indicated for a suitable patient, is generally accepted as the best type of prosthesis given its biological mimicry to an erect human penis.
Molecular mechanisms of penile traction for penile rehabilitation in a bilateral cavernous nerve crush injury rat model Open
Findings from this animal study suggest that PTT has the potential to mitigate penile retraction after RP. While more studies are needed to determine the effect of PTT on preservation of EF, the increased eNOS expression observed in the Tr…
Developing a new Engineering Technologist career pathway from First-Year Engineering Open
Successfully completing an engineering degree often requires at least four or five years of intense study by students, and many of these students start their programs with a limited sense of what an engineer is or does. During their journe…
PD20-02 PENILE TRACTION THERAPY INCREASES STRETCHED PENILE LENGTH AND ENDOTHELIAL NITRIC OXIDE SYNTHASE EXPRESSION IN A BILATERAL CAVERNOUS NERVE CRUSH INJURY RAT MODEL Open
You have accessJournal of UrologySexual Function/Dysfunction: Medical, Hormonal & Non-surgical Therapy I (PD20)1 Sep 2021PD20-02 PENILE TRACTION THERAPY INCREASES STRETCHED PENILE LENGTH AND ENDOTHELIAL NITRIC OXIDE SYNTHASE EXPRESSION IN …
Narrative review of penile prosthetic implant technology and surgical results, including transgender patients Open
Over the past 40 years, the technological and surgical advancements in penile prostheses have led to increased patient satisfaction rates and decreased complication and infection rates. In cis males with erectile dysfunction (ED), these te…
The Emerging Critical Role of Telemedicine in the Urology Clinic: A Practical Guide Open
TM is currently a viable option and fills an unmet need for most practicing urologists, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, offering insight to the relative ease of transition to online clinical practice. OA Raheem, S Brimley, C Natal…
Testosterone positively regulates functional responses and nitric oxide expression in the isolated human corpus cavernosum Open
Background Testosterone (T) deficiency is associated with erectile dysfunction (ED). The relaxant response of T on the corporal smooth muscle through a non‐genomic pathway has been reported; however, the in vitro modulating effects of T on…
INTERNATIONAL FIELD SCHOOL FOR FIRST-YEAR ENGINEERING STUDENTS Open
Engineering graduates increasingly find that they are part of teams that draw a multi-disciplinary membership across a broad range of cultural, socio-economic, and linguistic backgrounds. Although engineering students often have the opport…
Urothelial Carcinoma: Highlights and Reviews on Various Pathologies Open
Bladder cancers are the ninth most frequently diagnosed cancer worldwide. More than 90% of bladder cancers are of transitional cell origin and are classified as urothelial carcinomas (UC). UC remains amongst the most genetically diverse tu…
PD20-03 ASSESSING THE SAFETY OF SURGICAL INTERVENTION DURING THE ACUTE PHASE OF PEYRONIE'S DISEASE Open
You have accessJournal of UrologySexual Function/Dysfunction: Surgical Therapy I (PD20)1 Apr 2020PD20-03 ASSESSING THE SAFETY OF SURGICAL INTERVENTION DURING THE ACUTE PHASE OF PEYRONIE'S DISEASE Caleb Natale*, Hoang Minh Tue Nguyen, Joshu…
Hematopoietic Cell–Expressed Endothelial Nitric Oxide Protects the Liver From Insulin Resistance Open
Objective: Mice genetically deficient in endothelial nitric oxide synthase (Nos3 −/− ) have fasting hyperinsulinemia and hepatic insulin resistance, indicating the importance of Nos3 (nitric oxide synthase) in maintaining metabolic homeost…
The role of vasodilator-stimulated phosphoprotein (VASP) in the control of hepatic gluconeogenic gene expression Open
During periods in which glucose absorption from the gastrointestinal (GI) tract is insufficient to meet body requirements, hepatic gluconeogenesis plays a key role to maintain normal blood glucose levels. The current studies investigated t…
Common First-Year Engineering Curriculum in British Columbia Open
Labour market demand for engineers continues to outpace the capacity of postsecondary institutions to produce new entrants to the field. Providing for the diverse pathways students may take for their education could both increase the numbe…
Organic and Psychogenic Causes of Sexual Dysfunction in Young Men Open
Sexual dysfunction, specifically erectile dysfunction (ED), premature ejaculation (PE), and delayed ejaculation (DE), are debilitating diseases, especially in young men. The past decade has seen an increase in the number of young men (unde…
PROMOTING INTERCULTURAL EXCHANGE THROUGH A CORNERSTONE ENGINEERING DESIGN PROJECT Open
– First-year engineering students at Vancouver Island University in Canada and second-year engineering students at Tra Vinh University in Vietnam have been brought together to work on a cooperative cornerstone design project as a means to …
FIRST-YEAR COMMON ENGINEERING CURRICULUM FOR THE BC POST-SECONDARY SECTOR Open
– Demand for engineering education has grown in recognition of its importance to the provincial economy, while engineering education capacity continues to lag. Engineering schools in British Columbia traditionally offer a common first-year…
The Human Genome Project: An Annotated & Interactive Scholarly Guide to the Project in the United States Open
The guide to the HGP is a vast, online window into the Human Genome Project. It features a rich, meticulous gathering of resources, information and links to original research, articles, videos and many other materials. The scope spans not …