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View article: Soluble vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 1 (VEGFR1): A possible biomarker in BPS/IC?
Soluble vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 1 (VEGFR1): A possible biomarker in BPS/IC? Open
Introduction:: Interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) pathophysiology is not fully understood. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) has been implicated in bladder vasculature alterations and nociception, but the role of …
View article: Exploring the value of a well-established conditioned pain modulation paradigm in women: a Translational Research in Pelvic Pain (TRiPP) study
Exploring the value of a well-established conditioned pain modulation paradigm in women: a Translational Research in Pelvic Pain (TRiPP) study Open
Background Conditioned pain modulation (CPM) is considered a human proxy for descending inhibitory pain pathways. However, there is wide variation in the CPM response described in the literature and ongoing debate about its utility. Method…
View article: Binomial distribution in a video game automation model
Binomial distribution in a video game automation model Open
This article presents the application of the Hybrid approach that contemplates an improvement in the collection times of materials by the user as well as a calculation method to avoid loss of raw material and waste of time, this was done i…
View article: Pseudo Renal Failure Secondary to Bladder Rupture due to Abdominal Trauma: Literature Review
Pseudo Renal Failure Secondary to Bladder Rupture due to Abdominal Trauma: Literature Review Open
Rupture of the urinary bladder is an infrequent but potentially severe clinical event, commonly associated with abdominal trauma, though it can also occur spontaneously. These cases present diagnostic challenges due to nonspecific symptoms…
View article: Position of the Ibero-American Society of Neurourology and Urogynecology (SINUG) on the urodynamics (UDS) in women undergoing surgical treatment for stress urinary incontinence (SUI)
Position of the Ibero-American Society of Neurourology and Urogynecology (SINUG) on the urodynamics (UDS) in women undergoing surgical treatment for stress urinary incontinence (SUI) Open
Introduction:: Most clinical practice guidelines currently recommend not to necessary perform routine urodynamic studies (UDS) before surgery for female stress urinary incontinence (SUI). However, there is no consensus in the literature. O…
View article: Is It Possible to Regenerate the Underactive Detrusor? Part 2. Electrical Stimulation Therapies, Treatment of Bladder Outlet Obstruction, Constipation, and Pelvic Floor Disorders ‐ ICI‐RS 2024
Is It Possible to Regenerate the Underactive Detrusor? Part 2. Electrical Stimulation Therapies, Treatment of Bladder Outlet Obstruction, Constipation, and Pelvic Floor Disorders ‐ ICI‐RS 2024 Open
Introduction Detrusor muscle weakness is commonly noted on urodynamics in patients with refractory voiding difficulty. No clinical therapy has been proven to augment the strength of a detrusor contraction. Methods This subject was discusse…
View article: Is It Possible to Regenerate the Underactive Detrusor? Part 1. Molecular and Stem Cell Therapies Targeting the Urinary Bladder and Neural Axis ‐ ICI‐RS 2024
Is It Possible to Regenerate the Underactive Detrusor? Part 1. Molecular and Stem Cell Therapies Targeting the Urinary Bladder and Neural Axis ‐ ICI‐RS 2024 Open
Introduction Detrusor muscle weakness is commonly noted on urodynamics in patients with refractory voiding difficulty. No approved therapies have been proven to augment the strength of a detrusor voiding contraction. Methods This subject w…
View article: Sex disparities in gallstone disease: insights from the MAUCO prospective population-based cohort study
Sex disparities in gallstone disease: insights from the MAUCO prospective population-based cohort study Open
Objective To investigate factors associated with the prevalence and incidence of gallstone disease (GSD) in women and men of the MAUCO population-based prospective cohort. Design 8948 MAUCO participants (aged 38–74 years) underwent abdomin…
View article: Results of Adjustable Trans-Obturator Male System for Stress Urinary Incontinence after Transurethral Resection or Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate: International Multicenter Study
Results of Adjustable Trans-Obturator Male System for Stress Urinary Incontinence after Transurethral Resection or Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate: International Multicenter Study Open
Background: Male stress urinary incontinence (SUI) after surgical treatment of benign prostatic enlargement (BPE) is an infrequent but dreadful complication and constitutes a therapeutic challenge. The efficacy and safety of the adjustable…
View article: Efficacy, Satisfaction, and Compliance: Insights from 15 Years of Botulinum Toxin Use for Female Urgency Urinary Incontinence
Efficacy, Satisfaction, and Compliance: Insights from 15 Years of Botulinum Toxin Use for Female Urgency Urinary Incontinence Open
Urgency urinary incontinence (UUI) refractory to medical treatment poses significant challenges despite advancements. This study evaluates the efficacy of intravesical botulinum toxin for UUI and identifies factors influencing treatment ou…
View article: Current clinical status of IC/BPS and what the future holds in basic & translational science
Current clinical status of IC/BPS and what the future holds in basic & translational science Open
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View article: Symptom flares: a clinically important but under-explored challenge for women with chronic pelvic pain
Symptom flares: a clinically important but under-explored challenge for women with chronic pelvic pain Open
Objective: To investigate the prevalence and experience of symptom flares in women with Chronic Pelvic Pain (CPP) as well as their triggers Design: Cross-sectional questionnaire within the Translational Research in Pelvic Pain clinical coh…
View article: Symptom flares in women with chronic pelvic pain: Questionnaire study within a cohort study (translational research in pelvic pain ( <scp>TRiPP</scp> ))
Symptom flares in women with chronic pelvic pain: Questionnaire study within a cohort study (translational research in pelvic pain ( <span>TRiPP</span> )) Open
Objective To quantify the variation, triggers and impact on quality of life of symptom flares in women with chronic pelvic pain (CPP). Design Cross‐sectional questionnaire within the Translational Research in Pelvic Pain clinical cohort st…
View article: Anandamide and the urinary bladder
Anandamide and the urinary bladder Open
The expression of anandamide binding sites in the urinary bladder, namely the cannabinoid receptors and members of the transient receptor potential is described. The role of anandamide in the modulation of micturition in health and patholo…
View article: Dietary Salicornia ramosissima improves the European seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax) inflammatory response against Photobacterium damselae piscicida
Dietary Salicornia ramosissima improves the European seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax) inflammatory response against Photobacterium damselae piscicida Open
Introduction Modern fish farming faces challenges in sourcing feed ingredients, most related with their prices, 21 availability, and specifically for plant protein sources, competition for the limited cultivation space for 22 vegetable cro…
View article: Detrusor Overactivity After Partial Bladder Outlet Obstruction Is Associated With High Urinary Adenosine Triphosphate Levels in Female Wistar Rats
Detrusor Overactivity After Partial Bladder Outlet Obstruction Is Associated With High Urinary Adenosine Triphosphate Levels in Female Wistar Rats Open
Purpose: Bladder outlet obstruction (BOO) commonly causes detrusor overactivity (DO). In this study, a post hoc analysis of previous obtained data, we investigate if DO occurring in initial phases of BOO is associated with changes in urina…
View article: Extended Safety and Tolerability of Darolutamide for Nonmetastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer and Adverse Event Time Course in ARAMIS
Extended Safety and Tolerability of Darolutamide for Nonmetastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer and Adverse Event Time Course in ARAMIS Open
Background Patients with nonmetastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (nmCRPC) are usually asymptomatic and seek treatments that improve survival but have a low risk of adverse events. Darolutamide, a structurally distinct androgen r…
View article: The effectiveness of adjustable trans‐obturator male system (ATOMS) in radiated patients is reduced: A propensity score‐matched analysis
The effectiveness of adjustable trans‐obturator male system (ATOMS) in radiated patients is reduced: A propensity score‐matched analysis Open
Objectives This study aimed to compare the effectiveness and safety of the adjustable trans‐obturator male system (ATOMS®) to treat post‐prostatectomy incontinence (PPI) in radiated patients compared with non‐radiated patients, using prope…
View article: A Pilot Study of Functional Brain Magnetic Resonance Imaging in BPS/IC Patients: Evidence of Central Sensitization
A Pilot Study of Functional Brain Magnetic Resonance Imaging in BPS/IC Patients: Evidence of Central Sensitization Open
Bladder pain syndrome/Interstitial cystitis (BPS/IC) is characterized by increased activity in bladder afferent pathways, recruitment of silent nociceptive neurons, and sensitization of the brain areas responsible for pain amplification. D…
View article: Beyond the urothelium: Interplay between autonomic nervous system and bladder inflammation in urinary tract infection, bladder pain syndrome with interstitial cystitis and neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction in spinal cord injury—ICI‐RS 2023
Beyond the urothelium: Interplay between autonomic nervous system and bladder inflammation in urinary tract infection, bladder pain syndrome with interstitial cystitis and neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction in spinal cord injury—ICI‐RS 2023 Open
Introduction Inflammation and neuronal hypersensitivity are reactive protective mechanisms after urothelial injury. In lower urinary tract dysfunctions (LUTD), such as urinary tract infection (UTI), bladder pain syndrome with interstitial …
View article: ThyroidPrint®: clinical utility for indeterminate thyroid cytology
ThyroidPrint®: clinical utility for indeterminate thyroid cytology Open
Molecular testing contributes to improving the diagnosis of indeterminate thyroid nodules (ITNs). ThyroidPrint® is a ten-gene classifier aimed to rule out malignancy in ITN. Post-validation studies are necessary to determine the real-world…
View article: Results of Adjustable Trans-Obturator Male System in Patients with Prostate Cancer Treated with Prostatectomy and Radiotherapy: A Multicenter Study
Results of Adjustable Trans-Obturator Male System in Patients with Prostate Cancer Treated with Prostatectomy and Radiotherapy: A Multicenter Study Open
(1) Background: Treatment of male stress incontinence in patients with prostate cancer treated with radical prostatectomy and adjuvant pelvic radiation is a therapeutic challenge. The efficacy and safety of the adjustable trans-obturator m…
View article: Results of ATOMS (Adjustable Trans-Obturator Male System) in Patients with Prostate Cancer treated with Prostatectomy and Radiotherapy: A Multicenter Study
Results of ATOMS (Adjustable Trans-Obturator Male System) in Patients with Prostate Cancer treated with Prostatectomy and Radiotherapy: A Multicenter Study Open
(1) Background: Treatment of male stress incontinence in patients with prostate cancer treated with radical prostatectomy and adjuvant pelvic radiation is a therapeutic challenge. The efficacy and safety of the adjustable trans-obturator m…
View article: Comprehensive quantitative sensory testing shows altered sensory function in women with chronic pelvic pain: results from the Translational Research in Pelvic Pain (TRiPP) Study
Comprehensive quantitative sensory testing shows altered sensory function in women with chronic pelvic pain: results from the Translational Research in Pelvic Pain (TRiPP) Study Open
Chronic pelvic pain (CPP), despite its high prevalence, is still relatively poorly understood mechanistically. This study, as part of the Translational Research in Pelvic Pain (TRiPP) project, has used a full quantitative sensory testing (…
View article: Clinical profiling of specific diagnostic subgroups of women with chronic pelvic pain
Clinical profiling of specific diagnostic subgroups of women with chronic pelvic pain Open
Introduction Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is a common condition affecting up to 26.6% of women, with many suffering for several years before diagnosis and/or treatment. Its clinical presentation is varied and there are frequently comorbid con…