To study the contagiousness of sperm and its influence on fertility after recovery from COVID-19 infection. DesignProspective cohort study. SettingUniversity medical center. Patient(s)One hundred twenty Belgian men who had recovered from proven COVID-19 infection. Intervention(s)No intervention was performed. Main outcome measure(s)Sermm quality was assessed using the World Health Organisation criteria. DNA damage to sperm cells… Continue reading Sperm quality and absence of SARS-CoV-2 RNA in semen after COVID-19 infection: a prospective, observational study and validation of the SpermCOVID test
Category: Urology
Strategies to Optimize #Nephrolithiasis Emergency Care (STONE): Prospective Evaluation of an Emergency Department Clinical Pathway
To convene a multi-disciplinary panel to develop a pathway for Emergency Department (ED) patients with suspected nephrolithiasis and then prospectively evaluate its effect on patient care. Materials and MethodsThe STONE Pathway was developed and linked to order sets within our Electronic Health Record in April 2019. Records were prospectively reviewed for ED patients who underwent… Continue reading Strategies to Optimize #Nephrolithiasis Emergency Care (STONE): Prospective Evaluation of an Emergency Department Clinical Pathway
Impact of #diverticular disease on #prostate cancer risk among #hypertensive men
Prostate cancer (PCa) is a heterogenous disease with multiple etiological factors playing a role in its development. Recently, chronic and systemic inflammatory conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease were identified as key risk factors influencing its development. The study aimed to evaluate the relationship between diverticular disease (DD) (local and acute inflammation) and PCa. MethodsHypertensive… Continue reading Impact of #diverticular disease on #prostate cancer risk among #hypertensive men
Pilot randomized controlled trial of a #hypnosis intervention for women with #bladder pain syndrome
To evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of a randomized controlled trial of a hypnosis intervention for the treatment of bladder pain syndrome/interstitial cystitis (BPS/IC) in women. MethodsWe conducted a parallel arm, non-blinded, pilot randomized controlled trial of standardized hypnosis sessions including a hypnosis web tool versus usual care in adult women with BPS/IC. Pilot study… Continue reading Pilot randomized controlled trial of a #hypnosis intervention for women with #bladder pain syndrome
The association between occupational #asbestos exposure with the risk of incidence and mortality from #prostate #cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis
There is conflicting evidence on the association between asbestos exposure and prostate cancer (PCa). Two recent meta-analyses have claimed that exposure is associated with increased PCa incidence and mortality, but they suffer from some methodological flaws. Given the potential importance of this research question, we aimed to perform a methodologically sound systematic review and meta-analysis… Continue reading The association between occupational #asbestos exposure with the risk of incidence and mortality from #prostate #cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Effect of 7 vs 14 Days of #Antibiotic Therapy on Resolution of Symptoms Among Afebrile Men With #Urinary Tract InfectionA Randomized Clinical Trial
Determination of optimal treatment durations for common infectious diseases is an important strategy to preserve antibiotic effectiveness. Objective To determine whether 7 days of treatment is noninferior to 14 days when using ciprofloxacin or trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole to treat urinary tract infection (UTI) in afebrile men. Design, Setting, and Participants Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled noninferiority trial of afebrile… Continue reading Effect of 7 vs 14 Days of #Antibiotic Therapy on Resolution of Symptoms Among Afebrile Men With #Urinary Tract InfectionA Randomized Clinical Trial
#Ejaculation Frequency and Risk of #Prostate Cancer: Updated Results with an Additional Decade of Follow-up
Evidence suggests that ejaculation frequency may be inversely related to the risk of prostate cancer (PCa), a disease for which few modifiable risk factors have been identified. ObjectiveTo incorporate an additional 10 yr of follow-up into an original analysis and to comprehensively evaluate the association between ejaculation frequency and PCa, accounting for screening, clinically relevant… Continue reading #Ejaculation Frequency and Risk of #Prostate Cancer: Updated Results with an Additional Decade of Follow-up
Association of Glycolysis-Enhancing α-1 Blockers With Risk of Developing #Parkinson Disease
Parkinson disease (PD) is a common neurodegenerative disease. A treatment that prevents or delays development of PD is a critical unmet need. Terazosin and closely related drugs were recently discovered to enhance glycolysis and reduce PD progression in animal models and human clinical databases.. ..A cohort of 52 365 propensity score–matched pairs of terazosin/doxazosin/alfuzosin and tamsulosin… Continue reading Association of Glycolysis-Enhancing α-1 Blockers With Risk of Developing #Parkinson Disease
#Coffee consumption and risk of #prostate cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis
To conduct a systematic review with meta-analysis of cohort studies to evaluate the association of coffee consumption with the risk of prostate cancer.. ..Sixteen prospective cohort studies were finally included, with 57 732 cases of prostate cancer and 1 081 586 total cohort members. Higher coffee consumption was significantly associated with a lower risk of prostate cancer. Compared… Continue reading #Coffee consumption and risk of #prostate cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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