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View article: Supersonic transporter (SST) deformity of penile prosthesis: Current management strategies
Supersonic transporter (SST) deformity of penile prosthesis: Current management strategies Open
Supersonic transporter (SST) deformity, also known as floppy glans syndrome, represents a persistent source of post‐operative dissatisfaction among patients undergoing inflatable penile prosthesis (IPP) implantation. Although infection and…
View article: Prognostic significance of caspase 8 associated protein 2 (CASP8AP2) in childhood b cell acute lymphoblastic Leukemia
Prognostic significance of caspase 8 associated protein 2 (CASP8AP2) in childhood b cell acute lymphoblastic Leukemia Open
Background Improved treatment of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) depends on the identification of new molecular markers that can predict treatment response and clinical outcome. Examination of the expression patterns of a set …
View article: (415) Intralesional Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy for Peyronie’s Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
(415) Intralesional Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy for Peyronie’s Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Introduction Peyronie’s disease (PD) is a fibrotic disorder of the tunica albuginea causing penile curvature, pain, and sexual dysfunction. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP), an autologous therapy rich in growth factors, has gained attention as a…
View article: (110) Impact of Testosterone on Treatment Outcomes in Peyronie’s Disease: A Multicenter Retrospective Analysis of Collagenase Clostridium Histolyticum Therapy
(110) Impact of Testosterone on Treatment Outcomes in Peyronie’s Disease: A Multicenter Retrospective Analysis of Collagenase Clostridium Histolyticum Therapy Open
Introduction Peyronie’s disease (PD) is an acquired connective tissue disorder characterized by fibrous plaque formation within the penile tunica albuginea. Some studies suggest that testosterone (T) levels may influence both the degree of…
View article: (317) Modeling Intensity Predicts Timing of Resolution in Penile Curvature Management Timing of Resolution in Penile Curvature Management
(317) Modeling Intensity Predicts Timing of Resolution in Penile Curvature Management Timing of Resolution in Penile Curvature Management Open
Introduction During inflatable penile prosthesis (IPP) implantation, adjunctive maneuvers, such as manual modeling, can be utilized to further correct penile curvature. While modeling can be a useful technique, the relationship between the…
View article: (035) Timing-Dependent Effects of Postoperative Maximal Inflation Protocol on Penile Curvature Resolution Following Modeling: A Multivariable and Interaction Analysis
(035) Timing-Dependent Effects of Postoperative Maximal Inflation Protocol on Penile Curvature Resolution Following Modeling: A Multivariable and Interaction Analysis Open
Introduction Inflatable penile prosthesis (IPP) implantation is an effective treatment option for men with erectile dysfunction and Peyronie’s disease. For patients who have residual penile curvature postoperatively, a maximal inflation pr…
View article: (389) Multicenter Evaluation on the Use of Down-Sized Cylinders Penile Prosthesis: When to Go Narrow?
(389) Multicenter Evaluation on the Use of Down-Sized Cylinders Penile Prosthesis: When to Go Narrow? Open
Introduction Down-sized inflatable penile prosthesis (IPP) cylinders are useful in cases with substantial penile fibrosis such as history of priapism or prior infection. Although down-sized IPP cylinders have a clear role in fibrotic corpo…
View article: (296) Contemporary Practice Patterns in Inflatable Penile Prosthesis Infection From a Multi-Institutional Cohort
(296) Contemporary Practice Patterns in Inflatable Penile Prosthesis Infection From a Multi-Institutional Cohort Open
Introduction Infection following inflatable penile prosthesis (IPP) placement is an uncommon yet serious complication, and its management poses significant clinical challenges. IPP infection management strategies continue to evolve, howeve…
View article: (294) Use of 0.05% Chlorhexidine Gluconate Associated With Increased Odds of Wound Complications After Inflatable Penile Prosthesis Surgery: A Multi-Institutional Cohort Study
(294) Use of 0.05% Chlorhexidine Gluconate Associated With Increased Odds of Wound Complications After Inflatable Penile Prosthesis Surgery: A Multi-Institutional Cohort Study Open
Introduction With the growing use of 0.05% Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) as irrigation and dip for inflatable penile prosthesis (IPP) surgery, understanding the possible relationship between CHG use and non-infectious complications is impe…
View article: (346) Assessment of the Functional and Satisfaction Outcomes After Inflatable Penile Prosthesis (IPP) Surgery Using a Validated Instrument
(346) Assessment of the Functional and Satisfaction Outcomes After Inflatable Penile Prosthesis (IPP) Surgery Using a Validated Instrument Open
Introduction Surgeon reported outcomes after IPP suggest near uniform satisfaction. The Satisfaction Survey for Inflatable Penile Implant (SSIPI) is the only validated English language tool designed to assess outcomes after IPP across mult…
View article: (297) Intraoperative and Postoperative Practice Patterns Among Penile Prosthesis Surgeons
(297) Intraoperative and Postoperative Practice Patterns Among Penile Prosthesis Surgeons Open
Introduction Penile prosthesis (PP) surgery has been an effective and reliable treatment for erectile dysfunction (ED) for over 50 years. It is presumed that there are significant variations in intraoperative techniques and postoperative m…
View article: (036) Irrigation With 0.05% Chlorhexidine Gluconate Associated With Hydrophilic Inflatable Penile Prosthesis Infection: A Large Multi-Institutional Cohort Study
(036) Irrigation With 0.05% Chlorhexidine Gluconate Associated With Hydrophilic Inflatable Penile Prosthesis Infection: A Large Multi-Institutional Cohort Study Open
Introduction 0.05% Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) has gained popularity as an irrigant and dip for inflatable penile prosthesis (IPP) surgery. Prior in vitro data is conflicting on the impact of CHG use with hydrophilic coated devices. Obje…
View article: (116) Platelet Rich Plasma Intracavernosal Injections in Treating Mild-To-Moderate Erectile Dysfunction: Meta Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
(116) Platelet Rich Plasma Intracavernosal Injections in Treating Mild-To-Moderate Erectile Dysfunction: Meta Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials Open
Introduction Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common condition affecting an estimated 52% of men aged 40 to 70 years. Current management primarily focuses on symptom relief using phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors (PDE5i), intracavernosal inject…
View article: (198) Testosterone Replacement Therapy and the Skin: A Review of Dermatologic Side Effects
(198) Testosterone Replacement Therapy and the Skin: A Review of Dermatologic Side Effects Open
Introduction Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) is increasingly used to manage hypogonadism, a condition affecting 4–5 million men in the U.S. and characterized by low serum testosterone and associated symptoms. While TRT is generally …
View article: The unveiled face of IEI: Children Cancer Hospital—Egypt (CCHE-57357) experience
The unveiled face of IEI: Children Cancer Hospital—Egypt (CCHE-57357) experience Open
Background Inborn errors of immunity (IEI) are a heterogeneous group of different disorders characterized by a defect in the function and/or components of the immune system. Malignancy is the second common cause of death following recurren…
View article: The prognostic significance of incomplete hematological recovery in pediatric patients with low/intermediate risk AML and negative MRD after induction 1
The prognostic significance of incomplete hematological recovery in pediatric patients with low/intermediate risk AML and negative MRD after induction 1 Open
Background Pediatric acute myeloid leukemia (AML) accounts for approximately 25% of childhood hematologic malignancies. Outcomes have markedly improved, especially in low-risk and intermediate-risk patients, with overall survival (OS) rate…
View article: Pattern of a Serum Biomarker Panel in Pediatric Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Recipients – A Single Center Study From Low/Middle Income Country
Pattern of a Serum Biomarker Panel in Pediatric Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Recipients – A Single Center Study From Low/Middle Income Country Open
Background Allogenic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation is compromised by transplant‐related morbidity and mortality, particularly acute graft‐versus‐host disease (aGVHD). Early diagnosis or prediction of aGVHD is crucial for improvin…
View article: Patterns of Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GvHD) Prevention Practices in the Eastern Mediterranean (EM) Region: A Worldwide Network for Blood & Marrow Transplantation (WBMT) Global Study
Patterns of Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GvHD) Prevention Practices in the Eastern Mediterranean (EM) Region: A Worldwide Network for Blood & Marrow Transplantation (WBMT) Global Study Open
Background Preventing graft vs. host disease (GvHD) after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant (allo-HSCT) is essential to improving the outcomes and quality of life of allo-HSCT recipients. Little is known about the trends and pa…
View article: An umbrella systematic review of antibiotics therapy in COVID-19 patients: implications for antimicrobial resistance
An umbrella systematic review of antibiotics therapy in COVID-19 patients: implications for antimicrobial resistance Open
Evidence from public health bodies describes extensive overuse of antibiotics during the COVID-19 pandemic worldwide, further worsening the spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Umbrella review (CRD42024590181) of SRs that investigated…
View article: SAFETY AND EFFICACY ASSESSMENT OF THE VERTICA® - A RADIO FREQUENCY DEVICE FOR THE TREATMENT OF ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION (ED)
SAFETY AND EFFICACY ASSESSMENT OF THE VERTICA® - A RADIO FREQUENCY DEVICE FOR THE TREATMENT OF ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION (ED) Open
Objectives The VERTICA® is a hand-held, home use device, designed to treat “mild to moderate” erectile dysfunction (ED) using radiofrequency (RF) electrodes. These electrodes deliver sequential RF energy to the penile area, with additional…
View article: Acute and chronic graft-versus-host disease treatment and management in the Eastern Mediterranean region: A Worldwide Network for Blood and Marrow Transplantation survey
Acute and chronic graft-versus-host disease treatment and management in the Eastern Mediterranean region: A Worldwide Network for Blood and Marrow Transplantation survey Open
Background The treatment of acute and chronic graft-versus-host disease (GvHD) remains a challenge, particularly in cases of steroid-refractory GvHD. The management of GvHD varies between institutions, and little is known regarding the pra…
View article: (190) CHANGES IN PUBLIC INTEREST FOR REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH POST-DOBBS V. JACKSON WOMEN’S HEALTH ORGANIZATION DECISION: INSIGHTS FROM GOOGLE TRENDS
(190) CHANGES IN PUBLIC INTEREST FOR REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH POST-DOBBS V. JACKSON WOMEN’S HEALTH ORGANIZATION DECISION: INSIGHTS FROM GOOGLE TRENDS Open
Introduction Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization was one of the most pivotal cases regarding reproductive health and women’s rights in recent history. The case resulted in the removal of the constitutional right to abortion for wo…
View article: A Rare Lower Extremity Intramuscular Lipoma With Heterotopic Ossification
A Rare Lower Extremity Intramuscular Lipoma With Heterotopic Ossification Open
Background Most lipomatous soft tissue tumors are benign with a low risk of metastasis. Intramuscular lipoma is a very rare subtype with a very high rate of recurrence. When detected late, the differentiation between intramuscular lipoma a…
View article: Risk of Depression and Anxiety Post Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant in Pediatric Patients with Cancer in a Low-Middle-Income Country (LMIC)
Risk of Depression and Anxiety Post Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant in Pediatric Patients with Cancer in a Low-Middle-Income Country (LMIC) Open
BACKGROUND: Allogeneic Hematopoietic SCT (HSCT) is a potentially curative treatment option in patients with various hematological and lymphatic malignancies. Survival after HSCT has improved over the years but despite the possibility of cu…
View article: Myeloid sarcoma, spectrum of clinical characteristics, prognostic impact, and treatment outcome
Myeloid sarcoma, spectrum of clinical characteristics, prognostic impact, and treatment outcome Open
Background Acute leukemia may present with extramedullary (EM) tissues. Myeloid sarcoma (MS) and leukemia cutis (LC) are considered extramedullary diseases. This study aims to evaluate the incidence, clinical characteristics, and prognosti…
View article: (019) CONTEMPORARY FINDINGS REGARDING THE EFFICACY AND SAFETY OF THE “DRAIN AND RETAIN” MANEUVER FOR UROLOGIC PROSTHETIC RESERVOIRS DURING INFLATABLE PENILE PROSTHESIS REVISION SURGERY
(019) CONTEMPORARY FINDINGS REGARDING THE EFFICACY AND SAFETY OF THE “DRAIN AND RETAIN” MANEUVER FOR UROLOGIC PROSTHETIC RESERVOIRS DURING INFLATABLE PENILE PROSTHESIS REVISION SURGERY Open
Introduction Urologic prosthetic reservoirs (UPR) can become firmly adherent to surrounding structures, and their removal during revision surgeries carries significant risks. Over the last decade, the “drain and retain” maneuver has been i…