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View article: A rapid evidence assessment for extracorporeal magnetic stimulation to treat urinary incontinence in men
A rapid evidence assessment for extracorporeal magnetic stimulation to treat urinary incontinence in men Open
Introduction: Extracorporeal magnetic stimulation (EMS) is a non-invasive treatment for urinary incontinence (UI) in women, but its effectiveness in men is not well known. This review identifies and evaluates the evidence supporting EMS fo…
View article: Pathways to Glycemic Control: Diabetes Distress as a Mediator of the Impact of the EPICC Intervention in Veterans with Type 2 Diabetes
Pathways to Glycemic Control: Diabetes Distress as a Mediator of the Impact of the EPICC Intervention in Veterans with Type 2 Diabetes Open
Empowering Patients in Chronic Care (EPICC) is a patient-centered intervention that leverages a group-based approach, collaborative goal-setting, and motivational interviewing techniques to improve diabetes outcomes. However, the process b…
View article: What waiver? A qualitative exploration of awareness of the X-waiver among underserved patients and providers and the impact on tele-OUD services uptake
What waiver? A qualitative exploration of awareness of the X-waiver among underserved patients and providers and the impact on tele-OUD services uptake Open
Introduction The X-waiver is a federal requirement that previously mandated healthcare providers to obtain special certification to prescribe buprenorphine for OUD. The removal of the X-Waiver represents a significant shift in U.S. drug po…
View article: Analyzing Smoking Challenges in Bladder Cancer Patients From an Online Forum: A Contemporary Qualitative Study of Peer Support and Cessation Motivators
Analyzing Smoking Challenges in Bladder Cancer Patients From an Online Forum: A Contemporary Qualitative Study of Peer Support and Cessation Motivators Open
Background Motivators and barriers to smoking cessation among bladder cancer (BC) survivors remain largely understudied. A novel approach to exploring these challenges is through analyzing user discourse on internet forums, which offer val…
View article: Rapamycin reduces mineral density and promotes beneficial vascular remodeling in a murine model of severe medial arterial calcification
Rapamycin reduces mineral density and promotes beneficial vascular remodeling in a murine model of severe medial arterial calcification Open
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is associated with medial arterial calcification (MAC), which involves calcification of arterial elastic fibers and smooth muscle cells (SMCs). Matrix GLA protein (MGP) inhibits vascular calcification, and M…
View article: Geographical distribution of osteopathic urology residents and match trends in the United States
Geographical distribution of osteopathic urology residents and match trends in the United States Open
Context Applying into urology residency is highly competitive. Disparities in osteopathic (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine [DO]) representation exist within the current urology workforce. Objectives This study aimed to examine the number of…
View article: Analyzing Smoking Challenges in Bladder Cancer Patients From an Online Forum: A Contemporary Qualitative Study of Peer Support and Cessation Motivators
Analyzing Smoking Challenges in Bladder Cancer Patients From an Online Forum: A Contemporary Qualitative Study of Peer Support and Cessation Motivators Open
Background Motivators and barriers to smoking cessation among bladder cancer (BC) survivors remain largely understudied. A novel approach to exploring these challenges is through analyzing user discourse on internet forums, which offer val…
View article: Determining the effects of social media engagement on surgery residents within the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons
Determining the effects of social media engagement on surgery residents within the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons Open
Context The widespread adoption of social media has transformed how individuals connect in medicine. This study explores how social media can be utilized as a conduit to connect osteopathic medical students and residents. By examining how …
View article: Pembrolizumab and axitinib induced pathological complete response in metastatic clear cell renal cell carcinoma with inferior vena cava thrombus: A case report
Pembrolizumab and axitinib induced pathological complete response in metastatic clear cell renal cell carcinoma with inferior vena cava thrombus: A case report Open
Clear cell renal cell carcinoma is the predominant subtype of kidney cancer. With distant metastasis, the overall survival rate for patients with renal cell carcinoma decreases significantly compared to localized disease. However, pembroli…
View article: Pembrolizumab and axitinib induced pathological complete response in metastatic clear cell renal cell carcinoma with inferior vena cava thrombus: A case report
Pembrolizumab and axitinib induced pathological complete response in metastatic clear cell renal cell carcinoma with inferior vena cava thrombus: A case report Open
Clear cell renal cell carcinoma is the predominant subtype of kidney cancer. With distant metastasis, the overall survival rate for patients with renal cell carcinoma decreases significantly compared to localized disease. However, pembroli…
View article: Perspectives of osteopathic medical students on preclinical urology exposure: a single institution cross-sectional survey
Perspectives of osteopathic medical students on preclinical urology exposure: a single institution cross-sectional survey Open
Context There is an increasing number of medical school graduates opting for surgical specialties, and the osteopathic applicant match rate for urology is lower than that of allopathic applicants. Factors influencing this may include a lac…
View article: Intraoperative dexmedetomidine administration and acute kidney injury in patients undergoing unilateral partial nephrectomy: a retrospective study
Intraoperative dexmedetomidine administration and acute kidney injury in patients undergoing unilateral partial nephrectomy: a retrospective study Open
Partial nephrectomies are associated with an increased risk of acute kidney injury (AKI), but dexmedetomidine administration may improve renal outcomes. We hypothesized that intraoperative dexmedetomidine administration would be associated…
View article: Geographical Distribution of Osteopathic Neurosurgery Residents
Geographical Distribution of Osteopathic Neurosurgery Residents Open
These findings show the geographical distribution of DO neurosurgery residents in the US. Recognizing and understanding these geographical trends could be essential in the strategic application planning for DO candidates and the need for r…
View article: Rapamycin Reduces Mineral Density and Promotes Beneficial Vascular Remodeling in a Murine Model of Severe Medial Arterial Calcification
Rapamycin Reduces Mineral Density and Promotes Beneficial Vascular Remodeling in a Murine Model of Severe Medial Arterial Calcification Open
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is the narrowing of the arteries that carry blood to the lower extremities. PAD has been traditionally associated with atherosclerosis. However, recent studies have found that thrombotic events triggered by …
View article: Low circulating miR-190a-5p predicts progression of chronic kidney disease.
Low circulating miR-190a-5p predicts progression of chronic kidney disease. Open
MicroRNAs (miRs) have the potential to be employed as diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and are functionally important in disease pathogenesis. To identify novel miR biomarkers we performed small RNA-sequ…
View article: Low circulating miR-190a-5p predicts progression of chronic kidney disease.
Low circulating miR-190a-5p predicts progression of chronic kidney disease. Open
MicroRNAs (miRs) have the potential to be employed as diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and are functionally important in disease pathogenesis. To identify novel miR biomarkers we performed small RNA-sequ…
View article: Perspectives of Osteopathic Medical Students on Preclinical Urology Exposure: A Single Institution Cross Sectional Survey
Perspectives of Osteopathic Medical Students on Preclinical Urology Exposure: A Single Institution Cross Sectional Survey Open
Context There is an increasing number of medical school graduates opting for surgical specialties and the osteopathic applicant match rate for urology is lower than that of allopathic applicants. Factors influencing this may include a lack…
View article: Shift Work as a Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factor: A Narrative Review
Shift Work as a Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factor: A Narrative Review Open
Shift work has emerged as a significant health concern in recent years, and research has revealed a link to circadian rhythm dysregulation and atherosclerosis, both of which can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Currently,…
View article: #3022 REDUCED TUBULAR MIR-190A-5P: A NOVEL BIOMARKER FOR STRATIFICATION OF PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE
#3022 REDUCED TUBULAR MIR-190A-5P: A NOVEL BIOMARKER FOR STRATIFICATION OF PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE Open
Background and Aims Circulating microRNA (miRNAs) have been proposed as potential diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers and are functionally important in disease pathogenesis. In this study, we used an unbiased measurement of circulating mi…
View article: Supplementary Data Legends from Upregulation of miR-130b Contributes to Risk of Poor Prognosis and Racial Disparity in African-American Prostate Cancer
Supplementary Data Legends from Upregulation of miR-130b Contributes to Risk of Poor Prognosis and Racial Disparity in African-American Prostate Cancer Open
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Figure S2 from Upregulation of miR-130b Contributes to Risk of Poor Prognosis and Racial Disparity in African-American Prostate Cancer Open
Pearson’s r correlation heatmap.
View article: Supplementary Data Legends from Upregulation of miR-130b Contributes to Risk of Poor Prognosis and Racial Disparity in African-American Prostate Cancer
Supplementary Data Legends from Upregulation of miR-130b Contributes to Risk of Poor Prognosis and Racial Disparity in African-American Prostate Cancer Open
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View article: Figure S1 from Upregulation of miR-130b Contributes to Risk of Poor Prognosis and Racial Disparity in African-American Prostate Cancer
Figure S1 from Upregulation of miR-130b Contributes to Risk of Poor Prognosis and Racial Disparity in African-American Prostate Cancer Open
ROC analysis of miR-130b expression in the SFVAMC prostate cancer patient cohort.
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Figure S3 from Upregulation of miR-130b Contributes to Risk of Poor Prognosis and Racial Disparity in African-American Prostate Cancer Open
Validation for miR-130b target gene and miR-130b mimic expression level.
View article: Supplementary Tables from Upregulation of miR-130b Contributes to Risk of Poor Prognosis and Racial Disparity in African-American Prostate Cancer
Supplementary Tables from Upregulation of miR-130b Contributes to Risk of Poor Prognosis and Racial Disparity in African-American Prostate Cancer Open
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