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View article: Phimosis of foreskin uncovering schistosomiasis of the urinary bladder: a case report
Phimosis of foreskin uncovering schistosomiasis of the urinary bladder: a case report Open
In the United States (U.S.), schistosomiasis is extremely rare, and primarily affects patients who have immigrated from countries where it is endemic. This case report provides a further data point for presentation and management of schist…
View article: Metastatic melanoma of the ureter accompanied by pseudomelanosis vesica: A case report
Metastatic melanoma of the ureter accompanied by pseudomelanosis vesica: A case report Open
Less than 1 % of melanomas metastasize to the genitourinary system. Pseudomelanosis is a rare benign condition due to deposition of melanin-like pigment. We present a 44-year-old male with metastatic melanoma to the left ureter accompanied…
View article: A Case Report on “Pearling”: Removal of Infected Objects During Circumcision
A Case Report on “Pearling”: Removal of Infected Objects During Circumcision Open
The insertion of foreign bodies underneath the skin of the penis is commonly referred to as "pearling." Although rare, there are case reports that describe acute complications such as infection and damage to surrounding penile neurovascula…
View article: Platelet-rich Plasma for the Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction: A Prospective, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Clinical Trial
Platelet-rich Plasma for the Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction: A Prospective, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Clinical Trial Open
The results of our prospective, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial suggest that 2 injections of intracavernosal platelet-rich plasma separated by 1 month in men with mild to moderate erectile dysfunction is safe, b…
View article: Prevalence of secondary erythrocytosis in men receiving testosterone therapy
Prevalence of secondary erythrocytosis in men receiving testosterone therapy Open
Introduction: Increased hematocrit (HCT) is a common adverse effect in men on testosterone therapy (TTh). We aimed to uncover differences in HCT changes among men receiving different forms of TTh, namely intranasal gels, intramuscular inje…
View article: Persistent Testosterone Suppression After Cessation of Androgen Deprivation Therapy for Prostate Cancer
Persistent Testosterone Suppression After Cessation of Androgen Deprivation Therapy for Prostate Cancer Open
Introduction Many men receiving temporary androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) for localized prostate cancer fail to achieve baseline testosterone levels after cessation. Testosterone recovery in men with localized prostate cancer receiving …
View article: Is Time Spent on Prior Authorizations Associated With Approval?
Is Time Spent on Prior Authorizations Associated With Approval? Open
View article: <scp>COVID</scp> ‐19 vaccination not associated with increased risk of erectile dysfunction
<span>COVID</span> ‐19 vaccination not associated with increased risk of erectile dysfunction Open
Although mRNA COVID-19 vaccines have proven to be safe and effective against SARS-CoV-2, vaccination rates have slowed, with some individuals citing impotence as a concern. Therefore, we conducted a survey of the US males to evaluate the i…
View article: An evaluation of race-based representation among men participating in clinical trials for prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction
An evaluation of race-based representation among men participating in clinical trials for prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction Open
Our analysis shows that both Hispanic and AA men are underrepresented in both ED and PC clinical trials.
View article: Association Between MitoScore, BMI, and Body Fat Percentage as a Predictive Marker for the Outcome of In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
Association Between MitoScore, BMI, and Body Fat Percentage as a Predictive Marker for the Outcome of In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Open
Background Infertility is defined as the inability to establish a pregnancy within 12 months of regular and unprotected sexual intercourse. In response to these problems, assisted reproductive techniques (ARTs) have made profound impacts o…
View article: Racial and Ethnic Inequality in Survival Outcomes of Women With Triple Negative Breast Cancer
Racial and Ethnic Inequality in Survival Outcomes of Women With Triple Negative Breast Cancer Open
Purpose Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is the most lethal group of breast cancers. Socioeconomic factors may contribute to differences in survival rates. This study aims to identify racial/ethnic disparities in five-year survival rat…
View article: The Incidence of Surgical Intervention in Veterans Treated with Collagenase Clostridium Histolyticum
The Incidence of Surgical Intervention in Veterans Treated with Collagenase Clostridium Histolyticum Open
Peyronie’s disease (PD) can be managed with surgery or intralesional injections of Collagenase clostridium histolyticum (CCH) however both are associated with side effects and variable results. It is unclear how many patients elect to unde…
View article: The Safety of Human Chorionic Gonadotropin Monotherapy Among Men With Previous Exogenous Testosterone Use
The Safety of Human Chorionic Gonadotropin Monotherapy Among Men With Previous Exogenous Testosterone Use Open
View article: Efficacy and Safety of Human Chorionic Gonadotropin Monotherapy for Men With Hypogonadal Symptoms and Normal Testosterone
Efficacy and Safety of Human Chorionic Gonadotropin Monotherapy for Men With Hypogonadal Symptoms and Normal Testosterone Open
Background Male hypogonadism has a prevalence of about 6% and is defined by two-morning testosterone levels below 300 ng/dl associated with symptoms. This definition presents a challenging problem for patients without other medical problem…
View article: Comparison of Intratesticular Testosterone between Men Receiving Nasal, Intramuscular, and Subcutaneous Pellet Testosterone Therapy: Evaluation of Data from Two Single-Center Randomized Clinical Trials
Comparison of Intratesticular Testosterone between Men Receiving Nasal, Intramuscular, and Subcutaneous Pellet Testosterone Therapy: Evaluation of Data from Two Single-Center Randomized Clinical Trials Open
Short-acting nasal testosterone appear to have no impact on serum 17-OHP especially in comparison to long-acting testosterone formulations. All modalities saw significant increases in serum testosterone levels at follow-up. NT and other sh…
View article: Do Women Have a Seat at the Table: Trends in Female Representation Among the Board of Directors in American Urological Association Subspecialty Societies
Do Women Have a Seat at the Table: Trends in Female Representation Among the Board of Directors in American Urological Association Subspecialty Societies Open
Introduction Although women remain vastly underrepresented in urology, the proportion of female urology residents and practicing urologists has steadily increased over the last four decades. However, it remains critical to evaluate the rep…
View article: An Evaluation of Race-Based Representation Among Men Participating in Clinical Trials for Prostate Cancer and Erectile Dysfunction
An Evaluation of Race-Based Representation Among Men Participating in Clinical Trials for Prostate Cancer and Erectile Dysfunction Open
View article: Smoking as a Risk Factor for Surgical Site Complications in Implant-Based Breast Surgery
Smoking as a Risk Factor for Surgical Site Complications in Implant-Based Breast Surgery Open