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Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Geeta Rani, Priyam Thakkar, Akshat Verma, Vanshika Mehta, Rugved Chavan, Vijaypal Singh Dhaka, Ravindra Kumar Sharma, Eugenio Vocaturo, Ester Zumpano
Summary: The increase in diseases of urinary system is a cause of concern. This research utilizes Artificial Intelligence for organ segmentation to enhance disease diagnosis. The authors collaborated with radiologists to gather a validated dataset and proposed a KUB-UNet model for semantic segmentation of the urinary system. The model demonstrates superior performance and reliability.
COMPUTER METHODS AND PROGRAMS IN BIOMEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Oncology
John P. Sfakianos, Zeynep Gul, Shahrokh F. Shariat, Surena F. Matin, Siamak Daneshmand, Elizabeth Plimack, Seth Lerner, Morgan Roupret, Sumanta Pal
Summary: Urothelial carcinoma of the bladder and upper tract urothelial carcinoma share mutations in similar genes but at different frequencies, which likely contribute to their distinct behaviors and metachronous recurrences. Tailored treatment options specific to tumors of different locations based on their genomic features are recommended.
EUROPEAN UROLOGY ONCOLOGY
(2021)
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Urology & Nephrology
Manolis Pratsinis, Dominik Abt, Gautier Muellhaupt, Janine Langenauer, Thomas Knoll, Hans-Peter Schmid, Valentin Zumstein, Patrick Betschart
Summary: The study systematically assessed the quality of YouTube videos on the surgical treatment of urinary stones and found that the majority of videos have low quality, potential commercial bias, and lack disclosure of conflicts of interest. Videos provided by medical societies, such as the EAU, offer higher levels of quality.
WORLD JOURNAL OF UROLOGY
(2021)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jong-Min Lee, Tae-Yang Lim, Sang-Bin Oh, Seung-Jun Lee, Yun Soo Bae, Han-Sung Jung
Summary: The localization of Ahnak gene is abnormal in the kidney and ureter, which is associated with the imbalance of calcium homeostasis, leading to nonobstructive hydronephrosis. Ahnak plays a crucial role in the development of the kidney and ureter, and in maintaining the function of the urinary system.
CELL AND BIOSCIENCE
(2023)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Arkadiusz Jundzill, Piotr Kwiecinski, Daria Balcerczyk, Tomasz Kloskowski, Dariusz Grzanka, Paulina Antosik, Katarzyna Meger, Marta Pokrywczynska, Tomasz Drewa
Summary: This study evaluated a tissue-engineered artificial conduit for urinary diversion in a porcine model, showing that the longest patency was observed in the third group. It also found that simultaneous urinary diversion using a tissue-engineered scaffold connected directly with the skin is not suitable for clinical application.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
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Surgery
Shoma Koga, Shigeyoshi Yamanaga, Yuji Hidaka, Kosuke Tanaka, Akari Kaba, Mariko Toyoda, Shintaro Ochiai, Yuichi Takano, Yasuhiro Yamamoto, Akito Inadome, Hiroshi Yokomizo
Summary: This study retrospectively examined the occurrence of urinary tract infection (UTI) in recipients of living-donor kidney transplantation (LDKT), and found that the length of the graft ureter was an independent factor for UTI occurrence.
TRANSPLANT INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
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Surgery
Sheng Zeng, Zhikao Xu, Yaowen Li, Qian Liu
Summary: This study presents a case of recurrent calculi complicated by duplex kidney and ureter, treated with percutaneous nephrolithotomy and da Vinci robot-assisted laparoscopic upper urinary tract reconstruction. One year post-surgery, satisfactory renal function without hydronephrosis or calculi was reported.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MEDICAL ROBOTICS AND COMPUTER ASSISTED SURGERY
(2023)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yuchen Bai, Haibin Wei, Alin Ji, Qi Zhang, Shuai Wang, Yonghan Peng, Xiaofeng Gao, Feng Liu, Dahong Zhang
Summary: The study evaluated the safety and efficacy of laparoscopic bladder muscle flap reconstruction in treating extensive ureteral avulsion in 10 patients. Results showed that this surgical approach is safe and effective for patients with full-length or upper ureteral defects.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mu-Chi Chung, Cheng-Li Lin, Ming-Ju Wu, Cheng-Hsu Chen, Jeng-Jer Shieh, Chi-Jung Chung, Chi-Yuan Li, Tung-Min Yu
Summary: The study analyzed data from the Taiwan National Health Insurance database to investigate the association between primary aldosteronism (PA) and the risk of bladder stones. The results showed that patients with PA had a significantly higher risk of developing bladder stones compared to those without PA.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
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Urology & Nephrology
Shlomi Tapiero, Kamaljot S. Kaler, Pengbo Jiang, Sherry Lu, Courtney Cottone, Roshan M. Patel, Zhamshid Okhunov, Michael J. Klopfer, Jaime Landman, Ralph Clayman
Summary: The study found that limiting the insertion force of a ureteral access sheath to <= 6 N can prevent ureteral injury. Prior medical history, presence of stents, and medication treatment can influence the deployment of a 16Fr ureteral access sheath.
JOURNAL OF UROLOGY
(2021)
Editorial Material
Medicine, General & Internal
Chieh-Ying Chang, Ming-Han Hsieh
Summary: This case report presents a 68-year-old male patient with type 2 diabetes who developed dysuria and passed small balls in the urine while being treated with an SGLT2 inhibitor.
NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE
(2022)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Yi-Yang Liu, Zih-Hao Huang, Ko-Wei Huang
Summary: This study proposes a CAD system for KUB imaging based on a deep learning model to assist emergency room clinicians in accurately diagnosing urolithiasis. By collecting a dataset of KUB images, the model was trained and tested, demonstrating good performance in detecting urolithiasis. The results of this research are expected to help clinicians diagnose urolithiasis accurately and reduce unnecessary radiation exposure and medical costs.
BIOENGINEERING-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Jan Hrbacek, Vojtech Tlaskal, Pavel Cermak, Vitezslav Hanacek, Roman Zachoval
Summary: This study found associations between the human urinary microbiota and certain clinical conditions, including factors like age, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, smoking, and chronic kidney disease, suggesting that UM may play a role in the development of diseases.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Sarah Weinberger, Mandy Hubatsch, Tobias Klatte, Jorg Neymeyer, Frank Friedersdorff
Summary: Ureteral complications are common after renal transplantation and can lead to graft impairment and loss. This study evaluated the safety and efficacy of the self-expanding Allium ureteral stent in patients with ureteral complications. The success rate of the Allium stent was 60%, suggesting it may be an alternative to other treatment options.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
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Veterinary Sciences
Carrie A. Palm, Noah E. Canvasser, Willian T. N. Culp
Summary: Urine retention caused by neoplastic obstructions in the urinary tracts is a life-threatening condition for both humans and companion animals. There is ample literature on the use of stents to temporarily or permanently open blocked urinary tracts, with minimally invasive techniques such as ultrasonography or fluoroscopy. The research is extensive in humans and growing in the field of companion animals.
VETERINARY SCIENCES
(2022)
