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View article: Carbapenem Resistance and ESBL-Producing Enterobacteriaceae in Patients with Urological Infections from 2012 to 2021 in Three Korean Hospitals
Carbapenem Resistance and ESBL-Producing Enterobacteriaceae in Patients with Urological Infections from 2012 to 2021 in Three Korean Hospitals Open
Background: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) remain a leading cause of community- and hospital-onset bacterial infections worldwide. Although many countries have implemented antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance systems, longitudinal …
View article: Analysis of 46 Cases of Spontaneous Perirenal Hemorrhage: A Retrospective Observational Study
Analysis of 46 Cases of Spontaneous Perirenal Hemorrhage: A Retrospective Observational Study Open
Background: This study investigated the clinical features, underlying causes, and management of patients with spontaneous perirenal hemorrhage (Wunderlich syndrome; WS). Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the records of patients hospital…
View article: Male Hypogonadism: The Korean Society of Men's Health and Aging Position Statement
Male Hypogonadism: The Korean Society of Men's Health and Aging Position Statement Open
The Korean Society of Men's Health and Aging (KSMHA) acknowledges the necessity for an updated statement on testosterone therapy driven by evolving clinical practices and new research findings. The primary purpose of this position statemen…
View article: Quality and Readability Analysis of Artificial Intelligence-Generated Medical Information Related to Prostate Cancer: A Cross-Sectional Study of ChatGPT and DeepSeek
Quality and Readability Analysis of Artificial Intelligence-Generated Medical Information Related to Prostate Cancer: A Cross-Sectional Study of ChatGPT and DeepSeek Open
AI tools, such as ChatGPT and DeepSeek, hold significant potential for enhancing patient education and disseminating medical information on prostate cancer. Nevertheless, further refinement of content quality and language clarity is needed…
View article: Artificial Intelligence-Based Classification and Segmentation of Bladder Cancer in Cystoscope Images
Artificial Intelligence-Based Classification and Segmentation of Bladder Cancer in Cystoscope Images Open
Background/Objectives: Cystoscopy is necessary for diagnosing bladder cancer, but it has limitations in identifying ambiguous lesions, such as carcinoma in situ (CIS), which leads to a high recurrence rate of bladder cancer. With the signi…
View article: Postoperative Progress of Deep Grid Incision and Sealing with Collagen Fleece for Treatment of Peyronie’s Disease: Prospective Observational Study for 3 Years
Postoperative Progress of Deep Grid Incision and Sealing with Collagen Fleece for Treatment of Peyronie’s Disease: Prospective Observational Study for 3 Years Open
The modified grid incision with collagen fleece sealing effectively treats PD without causing tunica albuginea defects. Long-term follow-up is essential for monitoring erectile function and penile length recovery, ensuring successful clini…
View article: Level of Anxiety Shows a Positive Correlation With the Frequency of Acute Cystitis Recurrence in Women
Level of Anxiety Shows a Positive Correlation With the Frequency of Acute Cystitis Recurrence in Women Open
Purpose: Previous studies have simply confirmed recurrence of acute cystitis negatively affects a patient’s psychological state. This study was performed to assess the impact of the recurrence of urinary tract infections on anxiety and dep…
View article: Urethral Sparing <i>versus</i> Trans-Vesical Robot-Assisted Simple Prostatectomy: A Comparative Analysis of Perioperative, Postoperative Outcomes, and Ejaculation Preservation
Urethral Sparing <i>versus</i> Trans-Vesical Robot-Assisted Simple Prostatectomy: A Comparative Analysis of Perioperative, Postoperative Outcomes, and Ejaculation Preservation Open
US-RASP is not inferior to TV-RASP in terms of functional outcomes. In addition, US-RASP yielded more rapid symptom improvements and preserved antegrade ejaculation than TV-RASP. However, larger prospective studies are required to confirm …
View article: Is There a Difference in the Incidence of Depression between Radiation and Surgical Treatments in Patients with Prostate Cancer?
Is There a Difference in the Incidence of Depression between Radiation and Surgical Treatments in Patients with Prostate Cancer? Open
In this nationwide population-based study, no significant differences in the risk of depression were observed between the surgical and RTx groups.
View article: The Degree of Hydronephrosis as an Indicator of the Necessity for Ureteric Dilatation during Ureteroscopic Lithotripsy
The Degree of Hydronephrosis as an Indicator of the Necessity for Ureteric Dilatation during Ureteroscopic Lithotripsy Open
During rigid ureteroscopic lithotripsy, it is often encountered that the ureter is difficult to access. Attempts to advance the ureteroscope make the surgery more difficult. This study evaluated the preoperative predictive factors associat…
View article: Raising awareness of recurrent cystitis among women
Raising awareness of recurrent cystitis among women Open
Background: Recurrent cystitis is a common condition affecting women, often causing discomfort and negatively impacting their quality of life. Despite the high level of morbidity, this condition is frequently overlooked due to relatively l…
View article: Supplementary Tables 4 - 6 from Clusterin Is a Gene-Specific Target of microRNA-21 in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Supplementary Tables 4 - 6 from Clusterin Is a Gene-Specific Target of microRNA-21 in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Open
XLSX file - 841K, Supplementary Table 4. miRNA array analysis of discovery cohort. Supplementary Table 5. miRNA array significant call signals. Supplementary Table 6. RT-qPCR validation of miRNA array.
View article: Supplementary Tables 1 - 3 from Clusterin Is a Gene-Specific Target of microRNA-21 in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Supplementary Tables 1 - 3 from Clusterin Is a Gene-Specific Target of microRNA-21 in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Open
XLSX file - 15K, Supplementary Table 1. Clinical characteristics of discovery cohort. Supplementary Table 2. Clinical characteristics of mRNA expression array cohort. Supplementary Table 3. Clinical characteristics of validation cohort.
View article: Supplementary Figures 1 - 7 from Clusterin Is a Gene-Specific Target of microRNA-21 in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Supplementary Figures 1 - 7 from Clusterin Is a Gene-Specific Target of microRNA-21 in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Open
PDF file - 133K, Supplementary Figure 1. miRNA-21 is upregulated in HNSCC tumors. Supplementary Figure 2. RT-qPCR validation of miRNA-21 overexpression by transient transfection. (A) pre-miRNA-21 and (B) miRNA-21 expression level. Suppleme…
View article: Supplementary Table 11 from Clusterin Is a Gene-Specific Target of microRNA-21 in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Supplementary Table 11 from Clusterin Is a Gene-Specific Target of microRNA-21 in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Open
XLSX file - 886K, Differentially expressed mRNAs in HNSCC tumors.
View article: Data from Clusterin Is a Gene-Specific Target of microRNA-21 in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Data from Clusterin Is a Gene-Specific Target of microRNA-21 in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Open
Purpose: MicroRNA-21 (miRNA-21) has proto-oncogenic properties, although no miRNA-21–specific targets have been found in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). Further study of miRNA-21 and its specific targets is essential …
View article: Supplementary Figures 1 - 7 from Clusterin Is a Gene-Specific Target of microRNA-21 in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Supplementary Figures 1 - 7 from Clusterin Is a Gene-Specific Target of microRNA-21 in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Open
PDF file - 133K, Supplementary Figure 1. miRNA-21 is upregulated in HNSCC tumors. Supplementary Figure 2. RT-qPCR validation of miRNA-21 overexpression by transient transfection. (A) pre-miRNA-21 and (B) miRNA-21 expression level. Suppleme…
View article: Data from Clusterin Is a Gene-Specific Target of microRNA-21 in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Data from Clusterin Is a Gene-Specific Target of microRNA-21 in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Open
Purpose: MicroRNA-21 (miRNA-21) has proto-oncogenic properties, although no miRNA-21–specific targets have been found in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). Further study of miRNA-21 and its specific targets is essential …
View article: Supplementary Figure Legend from Clusterin Is a Gene-Specific Target of microRNA-21 in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Supplementary Figure Legend from Clusterin Is a Gene-Specific Target of microRNA-21 in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Open
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View article: Supplementary Figure Legend from Clusterin Is a Gene-Specific Target of microRNA-21 in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Supplementary Figure Legend from Clusterin Is a Gene-Specific Target of microRNA-21 in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Open
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View article: Supplementary Table 7 - 9 from Clusterin Is a Gene-Specific Target of microRNA-21 in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Supplementary Table 7 - 9 from Clusterin Is a Gene-Specific Target of microRNA-21 in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Open
XLSX file - 137K, Supplementary Table 7. has-mir-21 gene target prediction (miRanda). Supplementary Table 8. has-mir-21 gene target prediction (TargetScan 4.2). Supplementary Table 9. has-mir-21 gene target prediction (PicTar).
View article: Supplementary Table 7 - 9 from Clusterin Is a Gene-Specific Target of microRNA-21 in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Supplementary Table 7 - 9 from Clusterin Is a Gene-Specific Target of microRNA-21 in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Open
XLSX file - 137K, Supplementary Table 7. has-mir-21 gene target prediction (miRanda). Supplementary Table 8. has-mir-21 gene target prediction (TargetScan 4.2). Supplementary Table 9. has-mir-21 gene target prediction (PicTar).
View article: Supplementary Tables 1 - 3 from Clusterin Is a Gene-Specific Target of microRNA-21 in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Supplementary Tables 1 - 3 from Clusterin Is a Gene-Specific Target of microRNA-21 in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Open
XLSX file - 15K, Supplementary Table 1. Clinical characteristics of discovery cohort. Supplementary Table 2. Clinical characteristics of mRNA expression array cohort. Supplementary Table 3. Clinical characteristics of validation cohort.
View article: Supplementary Table 11 from Clusterin Is a Gene-Specific Target of microRNA-21 in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Supplementary Table 11 from Clusterin Is a Gene-Specific Target of microRNA-21 in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Open
XLSX file - 886K, Differentially expressed mRNAs in HNSCC tumors.
View article: Supplementary Tables 4 - 6 from Clusterin Is a Gene-Specific Target of microRNA-21 in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Supplementary Tables 4 - 6 from Clusterin Is a Gene-Specific Target of microRNA-21 in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Open
XLSX file - 841K, Supplementary Table 4. miRNA array analysis of discovery cohort. Supplementary Table 5. miRNA array significant call signals. Supplementary Table 6. RT-qPCR validation of miRNA array.
View article: Supplementary Table 10 from Clusterin Is a Gene-Specific Target of microRNA-21 in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Supplementary Table 10 from Clusterin Is a Gene-Specific Target of microRNA-21 in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Open
XLSX file - 34K, mRNA expression changes after transient transfection of miR-21 in NOKSI.
View article: Supplementary Table 10 from Clusterin Is a Gene-Specific Target of microRNA-21 in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Supplementary Table 10 from Clusterin Is a Gene-Specific Target of microRNA-21 in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Open
XLSX file - 34K, mRNA expression changes after transient transfection of miR-21 in NOKSI.
View article: Supplementary Figure 1 from Activation of the <i>NOTCH</i> Pathway in Head and Neck Cancer
Supplementary Figure 1 from Activation of the <i>NOTCH</i> Pathway in Head and Neck Cancer Open
PDF file - 73K, Significant overexpression of JAG1 (A) and PSEN1 (B) in the tumors with increased copy number gains in comparison to that in the normal tissues in the cohort of 44 HNSCC tumors and 25 normal mucosa. N, normal mucosa; T, HNS…
View article: Supplementary Figure 2 from Activation of the <i>NOTCH</i> Pathway in Head and Neck Cancer
Supplementary Figure 2 from Activation of the <i>NOTCH</i> Pathway in Head and Neck Cancer Open
PDF file - 169K, NOTCH pathway activation in HNSCC. A, Immunohistochemical analysis of NOTCH1, HES1 and HEY1 protein expression in HNSCC. Tissue microarray arrays with quadruplicates of samples from each of 56 HNSCC tumor and 11 non-tumor …
View article: Supplementary Methods from Activation of the <i>NOTCH</i> Pathway in Head and Neck Cancer
Supplementary Methods from Activation of the <i>NOTCH</i> Pathway in Head and Neck Cancer Open
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