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https://read.qxmd.com/read/27933279/is-there-a-role-for-genetic-information-in-risk-assessment-and-decision-making-in-prostate-cancer
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Mohamadreza Nowroozi, Mohsen Ayati, Erfan Amini, Reza Mahdian, Behzad Yousefi, Amir Arbab, Mansour Jamali Zawarei, Hasan Niroomand, Hamidreza Ghorbani, Alireza Ghadian
OBJECTIVES: Prostate cancer is a neoplasm with a variable natural history and clinical behavior. There is much debate on the use of inherited genetic information in clinical application including risk assessment and treatment decisions. This study was performed to evaluate the relationship between clinical parameters of prostate cancer (PSA, Gleason score, and metastasis) and expression of NKX3.1, AMACR, TMPRSS2-ERG, ERG, and SPINK1 genes. METHODS: Newly diagnosed cases of prostate cancer were selected for this study...
November 2016: Nephro-urology Monthly
https://read.qxmd.com/read/27933278/a-simple-method-for-closure-of-urethrocutaneous-fistula-after-tubularized-incised-plate-repair-preliminary-results
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Mehdi Shirazi, Ali Ariafar, Amir Hossein Babaei, Abdosamad Ashrafzadeh, Ali Adib
BACKGROUND: Urethrocutaneous fistula (UCF) is the most prevalent complication after hypospadias repair surgery. Many methods have been developed for UCF correction, and the best technique for UCF repair is determined based on the size, location, and number of fistulas, as well as the status of the surrounding skin. OBJECTIVES: In this study, we introduced and evaluated a simple method for UCF correction after tubularized incised plate (TIP) repair. METHODS: This clinical study was conducted on children with UCFs ≤ 4 mm that developed after TIP surgery for hypospadias repair...
November 2016: Nephro-urology Monthly
https://read.qxmd.com/read/27896242/intracytoplasmic-sperm-injection-outcomes-with-freshly-ejaculated-sperms-and-testicular-or-epididymal-sperm-extraction-in-patients-with-idiopathic-cryptozoospermia
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Ali Asghar Ketabchi
BACKGROUND: Cryptozoospermia (CO) is a situation in which spermatozoa cannot be observed in a fresh semen sample unless an extended centrifugation and microscopic search are performed. CO patients are suggested to use only intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) as infertility treatment. But still there is debate about the choice of sperm source in cryptozoospermic men candidate for ICSI. OBJECTIVES: This study was conducted to evaluate fertility outcomes in men with idiopathic cryptozoospermia who were treated using ICSI with freshly ejaculated sperm and testis sperm extraction (TESE) or percutaneous epididymal sperm aspiration (PESA)...
November 2016: Nephro-urology Monthly
https://read.qxmd.com/read/27896241/local-administration-of-tranexamic-acid-during-prostatectomy-surgery-effects-on-reducing-the-amount-of-bleeding
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Pejman Pourfakhr, Elham Gatavi, Shahram Gooran, Farhad Etezadi, Mohamad Reza Khajavi, Reza Pourroustaei, Reza Shariat Moharari, Atabak Najafi
BACKGROUND: One of the issues in prostatectomy surgery is bleeding. Although tranexamic acid (TRA) is an antifibrinolytic agent for reducing bleeding, controversies surround its use. OBJECTIVES: In this study, the effect of local administration of TRA on reducing bleeding during prostatectomy surgery was evaluated. METHODS: A total of 186 patients who underwent prostatectomy surgery were assessed in this clinical trial study. Patients were divided randomly into two groups...
November 2016: Nephro-urology Monthly
https://read.qxmd.com/read/27896240/evaluation-of-anti-toxoplasma-gondii-antibodies-in-hemodialysis-patients-with-chronic-kidney-disease-in-sari-iran
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Seyyed Hosein Seyyedpour, Parvaneh Afshar, Ayoub Barzegarnejad, Shamsi Kalhori, Reza Agah
BACKGROUND: Toxoplasma gondii has worldwide distribution and is one of the most prevalent infectious agents in humans. OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of anti-Toxoplasma gondii antibodies in hemodialysis patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) in the hemodialysis unit of Fatemeh Zahra hospital at the Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences in Sari, Iran. METHODS: Seventy-three patients with CKD and 145 healthy volunteers were assessed for anti-Toxoplasma gondii (IgG, IgM, and IgA) antibodies using a conventional ELISA technique...
November 2016: Nephro-urology Monthly
https://read.qxmd.com/read/27896239/prostate-specific-antigen-density-and-gleason-score-predict-adverse-pathologic-features-in-patients-with-clinically-localized-prostate-cancer
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Mohammad Reza Nowroozi, Seyed Ali Momeni, Solmaz Ohadian Moghadam, Elnaz Ayati, Afshin Mortazavi, Simin Arfae, Hassan Jamshidian, Mohsen Taherimahmoudi, Mohsen Ayati
BACKGROUND: According to recent studies, prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among Iranian men. Radical prostatectomy has been considered the gold standard treatment in patients with clinically localized prostate cancer. Gleason score, PSA density, and PSA velocity are some of the parameters used to predict adverse pathologic features. OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to evaluate the prognostic value of PSA density and Gleason score in predicting adverse pathologic features in patients with localized prostate cancer who undergo radical prostatectomy...
November 2016: Nephro-urology Monthly
https://read.qxmd.com/read/27896238/retroperitoneal-fibrosis-due-to-opium-abuse-a-case-series-and-literature-review
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Mohammad Ali Mohammadzadeh Rezaei, Alireza Akhavan Rezayat, Shima Ardalan
Retroperitoneal fibrosis (RPF) is a rare condition with an unclear etiology, presenting with the development of aberrant chronic nonspecific fibroinflammatory tissue in the retroperitoneal space, which can result in entrapment and obstruction of the retroperitoneal structures. RPF is a subtype of chronic periaortitis, and can be divided into two types: primary (or idiopathic) and secondary. RPF is usually idiopathic, but can also be secondary to malignancies, certain drugs, infections, surgery, and trauma. The systemic clinical manifestations are nonspecific and include low-grade fever, fatigue, anorexia, weight loss, and myalgia...
November 2016: Nephro-urology Monthly
https://read.qxmd.com/read/27896237/negative-religious-coping-positive-religious-coping-and-quality-of-life-among-hemodialysis-patients
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Zahra Taheri-Kharameh, Hadi Zamanian, Ali Montazeri, Azadeh Asgarian, Roya Esbiri
BACKGROUND: Religious coping is known as a main resource influencing how individuals cope with the complications and stressors of chronic disease. OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between religious coping and quality of life among hemodialysis patients. METHODS: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Qom, Iran, from June 2012 to July 2013. Ninety-five end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients undergoing hemodialysis were selected via the convenience sampling method...
November 2016: Nephro-urology Monthly
https://read.qxmd.com/read/27896236/the-effect-of-bcaa-and-iso-whey-oral-nutritional-supplements-on-dialysis-adequacy
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Effat Afaghi, Ali Tayebi, Abbas Ebadi, Vahid Sobhani, Behzad Einollahi, Mehdi Tayebi
BACKGROUND: Protein-energy malnutrition is a common problem in hemodialysis patients and has different outcomes such as reduced quality of life, longer hospitalization time, lower dialysis adequacy, and higher mortality rate. Investigation of dialysis adequacy is an important method for assessing hemodialysis patients, and improving the dialysis adequacy is an important healthcare team goal. OBJECTIVES: The present study aims to investigate and compare the effects of BCAA and ISO-WHEY oral nutritional supplements on dialysis adequacy...
November 2016: Nephro-urology Monthly
https://read.qxmd.com/read/27896235/application-of-parametric-models-to-a-survival-analysis-of-hemodialysis-patients
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Maryam Montaseri, Jamshid Yazdani Charati, Fateme Espahbodi
BACKGROUND: Hemodialysis is the most common renal replacement therapy in patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD). OBJECTIVES: The present study compared the performance of various parametric models in a survival analysis of hemodialysis patients. METHODS: This study consisted of 270 hemodialysis patients who were referred to Imam Khomeini and Fatima Zahra hospitals between November 2007 and November 2012. The Akaike information criterion (AIC) and residuals review were used to compare the performance of the parametric models...
November 2016: Nephro-urology Monthly
https://read.qxmd.com/read/27896234/frequency-and-associated-factors-of-amphotericin-b-nephrotoxicity-in-hospitalized-patients-in-hematology-oncology-wards-in-the-southwest-of-iran
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Iman Karimzadeh, Marziyeh Heydari, Mani Ramzi, Mohammad Mahdi Sagheb
BACKGROUND: Nephrotoxicity is the most clinically significant adverse reaction of amphotericin B. Different aspects of amphotericin B (AmB) nephrotoxicity have not been studied well in our population. OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to assess the frequency, time onset, and possible associated factors of AmB nephrotoxicity in hospitalized patients in hematology-oncology wards in the southwest of Iran. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional, observational study was performed over a period of 9 months at 2 hematology-oncology and 1 hematopoietic stem cell transplantation wards at Namazi Hospital...
September 2016: Nephro-urology Monthly
https://read.qxmd.com/read/27878116/minijfil%C3%A2-a-new-safe-and-effective-stent-for-well-tolerated-repeated-extracorporeal-shockwave-lithotripsy-or-ureteroscopy-for-medium-to-large-kidney-stones
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Benoit Vogt, Francois-Noel Desfemmes, Arnaud Desgrippes, Yves Ponsot
BACKGROUND: Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is recommended for treating staghorn stones or stones measuring > 20 mm. Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (ESWL) or flexible ureteroscopy (URS) may be used as a complement. However, PCNL can cause trauma to the kidney parenchyma, and patients may find a noninvasive procedure, such as ESWL, to be more attractive. OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical efficiency of MiniJFil® stenting associated with ESWL or second-line URS for the treatment of medium-to-large kidney stones...
September 2016: Nephro-urology Monthly
https://read.qxmd.com/read/27878115/supradiaphragmatic-inferior-vena-caval-thrombectomy-without-cardiopulmonary-bypass-a-case-series-at-a-single-center
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Mohammad Soleimani, Reza Mohammadi, Navid Masoumi, Mohammad Reza Safarinejad
INTRODUCTION: Inferior vena cava tumor thrombectomy in renal cell carcinoma patients is a challenging procedure, frequently requiring the vascular bypass technique for high-level thrombi with additional complications. Adopting a technique such as intrapericardial control in selected cases will circumvent these problems. Here, we present the results of our intrapericardial control technique during supradiaphragmatic inferior vena caval tumor thrombectomy. CASE PRESENTATION: The records of six patients with supradiaphragmatic tumor thrombi, who underwent radical nephrectomy and thrombectomy at our center with intrapericardial control between the years 2008 and 2015, were retrospectively reviewed...
September 2016: Nephro-urology Monthly
https://read.qxmd.com/read/27878114/efficacy-of-biofilm-removal-from-hemodialysis-piping
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Yutaka Isakozawa, Heihachi Migita, Shingo Takesawa
BACKGROUND: Central dialysate fluid delivery systems (CDDS) are used by dialysis centers in Japan, and although these systems are effective at delivering dialysate, they have a complex piping network with numerous sites where contamination can develop. In Japan, cleaning disinfectants have been clinically evaluated based on endotoxin levels and bacterial counts, but there have been no published studies evaluating the biofilm removal efficacy of these agents at the electron microscope level...
September 2016: Nephro-urology Monthly
https://read.qxmd.com/read/27878113/longitudinal-serum-creatinine-levels-in-relation-to-graft-loss-following-renal-transplantation-robust-joint-modeling-of-longitudinal-measurements-and-survival-time-data
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Shima Younespour, Abbas Rahimi Foroushani, Elham Maraghi, Zohreh Rostami, Behzad Einollahi, Mohammad Reza Eshraghian, Kazem Mohammad
BACKGROUND: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major public health problem that may lead to end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Renal transplantation has become the treatment modality of choice for the majority of patients with ESRD. It is therefore necessary to monitor the disease progression of patients who have undergone renal transplantation. In order to monitor the disease progression, the continuous assessment of kidney function over time is considered. OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to investigate the etiological role of recipient characteristics in serum creatinine changes within the follow-up period and in relation to the graft failure risk, as well as to evaluate whether or not the serum creatinine level represents an indicator of graft failure following renal transplantation...
September 2016: Nephro-urology Monthly
https://read.qxmd.com/read/27878112/withania-coagulans-extract-induces-cell-apoptosis-and-inhibits-cox-2-expression-in-a-rat-model-of-benign-prostatic-hyperplasia
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Maryam Sarbishegi, Ozra Khajavi, Mohammad Reza Arab
BACKGROUND: Phytotherapy is a popular treatment option in cases of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), with many different herbal products being used for the treatment of this condition. Withania coagulans (WC) is an herbal medicine that has shown anti-tumoral, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant effects. OBJECTIVES: This study examined the effect of Withania coagulans extract (WCE) on prostatic cell apoptosis and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) expression in cases of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in rats...
September 2016: Nephro-urology Monthly
https://read.qxmd.com/read/27878111/increasing-the-reliability-of-the-grading-system-for-voiding-cystourethrograms-using-ultrasonography-an-inter-rater-comparison
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Seyithan Ozaydin, Suleyman Celebi, Ismail Caymaz, Cemile Besik, Birgul Karaaslan, Ozgur Kuzdan, Serdar Sander
BACKGROUND: To assess the effectiveness of the current vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) grading system according to the international classification of VUR (ICVUR) and to evaluate whether VUR grading accuracy could be improved by renal ultrasonography (RU) according to the Society for Fetal Urology (SFU) grading system. OBJECTIVES: Therefore, this study assessed the accuracy of the current VCUG staging system by assessing inter-rater reliability among pediatric radiologists and urologists; it also evaluated whether accuracy is increased by RU without consensus (with respect to VCUG grading)...
September 2016: Nephro-urology Monthly
https://read.qxmd.com/read/27878110/discontinuation-of-antimicrobial-prophylaxis-ap-in-children-with-spina-bifida-a-case-series-analysis
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Kevin G Couloures, Michael Anderson, Michael Machiorlatti, Olivera Marsenic, Lawrence Opas
BACKGROUND: Spina bifida increases the risk for urinary tract infections (UTI). Antimicrobial prophylaxis (AP) reduces symptomatic UTI's but selects resistant organisms. Measures to ensure regular and complete emptying of the bladder combined with treatment of constipation reduce the risk for UTI. OBJECTIVES: Demonstrate that close adherence to a catheterization regimen in children with spina bifida (Selective Treatment - ST) reduces the need for antimicrobial prophylaxis...
September 2016: Nephro-urology Monthly
https://read.qxmd.com/read/27878109/the-effect-of-aromatherapy-on-anxiety-in-patients
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Farzaneh Barati, Ahmad Nasiri, Negarin Akbari, Gholamreza Sharifzadeh
BACKGROUND: Anxiety is the most common mental disorder in end-stage renal disease patients. The use of aromatherapy as a treatment for anxiety has increased substantially in most countries. OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to investigate the effect of inhaling rose water aromatherapy on anxiety in hemodialysis patients. METHODS: This randomized controlled clinical trial was carried out in the hemodialysis ward of Birjand Vali-Asr hospital on 46 patients who were randomly divided into control and experimental groups...
September 2016: Nephro-urology Monthly
https://read.qxmd.com/read/27878108/can-ultrasound-findings-be-a-good-predictor-of-sperm-parameters-in-patients-with-varicocele-a-cross-sectional-study
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Ali Mahdavi, Reza Heidari, Mehrdad Khezri, Abolfazl Shiravi, Reyhaneh Pirjani, Reyhaneh Saheb Kashaf
BACKGROUND: Varicocele, one of the most common causes of sperm abnormalities in men, is the dilation of the testicular vein (the pampiniform venous plexus) by more than 2 mm. Ultrasonography is the primary imaging procedure for varicocele diagnosis. The venous diameter is evaluated using B-mode sonography, and venous reflux is assessed using color Doppler sonography. OBJECTIVES: In this study, we investigated the association of ultrasound findings with sperm parameters in patients with varicocele...
September 2016: Nephro-urology Monthly
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