Zebrafish Model in Illuminating the Complexities of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders: A Unique Research Tool.

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating psychological condition that may develop in certain individuals following exposure to life-threatening or traumatic events. Distressing symptoms, including flashbacks, are characterized by disrupted stress responses, fear, anxiety, avoidance tendencies, and disturbances in sleep patterns. The enduring effects of PTSD can profoundly impact personal and familial relationships, as well as social, medical, and financial stability.

Efficacy and Clinical Outcomes of mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine in Pregnancy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Background: The world has witnessed one of the largest pandemics, dubbed severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). As of December 2020, the USA alone reported 98,948 cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection during pregnancy, with 109 related maternal deaths. Current evidence suggests that unvaccinated pregnant women infected with SARS-CoV-2 are at a higher risk of experiencing complications related to COVID-19 compared to nonpregnant women.

Organoboronic acids/esters as effective drug and prodrug candidates in cancer treatments: challenge and hope.

Boronic acids/esters have recently emerged in the field of medicinal and pharmaceutical research due to their exceptional oxophilicity, low toxicity, and unique structure. They are known as potent enzyme inhibitors, cancer therapy capture agents, and can mimic certain types of antibodies to fight infections. They have been designed and developed into drugs, and this approach has emerged in the last 20 years.

COVID-19 effect on patients with noncommunicable diseases: A narrative review.

Background And Aims: On March 11, 2020, the WHO has declared COVID-19 a global pandemic, affecting our day-to-day lives. Physical distancing and lockdown made significant obstacles to populations, particularly healthcare systems. Most healthcare workers were reallocated to COVID-19 facilities.

Salvage minimally invasive robotic and laparoscopic pyeloplasty in adults: a systematic review.

Introduction: A UPJO is a blockage of the ureter that affects urine flow. UPJO is mainly treated by an open approach, however, in recent years minimally invasive techniques are taking place. These techniques include robotic and laparoscopic pyeloplasty.

Clinical outcomes of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in children and adolescents: A systematic review.

Background & Aims: The BioNTech-Pfizer vaccine is the only vaccine offered to children among all available vaccines. However, limited evidence is available about the clinical outcomes of COVID-19 vaccines, especially among children and adolescents. This review offers a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the BioNTech-Pfizer vaccine's current information on children and adolescents.

Preliminary design of an actuated imaging probe for generation of additional visual cues in a robotic surgery.

Background: The aim of this study was to enhance the visual feedback of surgeons, during robotic surgeries, by designing and developing an actuated 2D imaging probe, which is used in conjunction with the traditional stereoscopic camera of the da Vinci surgical system. The probe provides the surgeon with additional visual cues, overcoming visualization constraints encountered during certain scenarios of robot-assisted minimally invasive surgery.

Methods: The actuated imaging probe is implemented as a master-slave tele-manipulated system, and it is designed to be compatible with the da Vinci surgical system.

Complications of penile augmentation by use of nonmedical industrial silicone.

Introduction: Penile augmentation has been reported in the literature by injecting various materials by nonmedical persons.

Aim: This study aims to present our experience in management of penile augmentation complications associated with injection or implantation of industrial silicone by lay persons.

Main Outcome Measures: Early surgical intervention can lead to faster recovery and better cosmetic and functional outcome.

Subcutaneous cod liver oil injection for penile augmentation: review of literature and report of eight cases.

Objectives: To study the presentations and treatment outcome of 8 consecutive patients for whom cod liver oil was injected in the subcutaneous area of their penises by a lay person for purpose of augmentation.

Methods: Various amounts of cod liver oil were injected in the subcutaneous area of the penis of 8 low socioeconomic class patients by a nonmedical person. They presented by various complications ranging from paraphimosis up to abscess formation and necrosis of penile skin.

Is male fertility associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus?

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of infertility in Qatari men with Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) and to examine the association between T2DM and infertility.

Design: This is a cross-sectional study.

Setting: The survey was conducted at Primary Health Care Centers during a period from January 2008 to June 2008.

Prediction of success of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy in the treatment of ureteric stones.

Objectives: To define the factors that affect the success rate of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) for the treatment of ureteric stones.

Patients And Methods: Between January 2000 and December 2003, 468 patients with ureteric stones underwent in situ ESWL using Storz SL 20 lithotriptor. The results of treatment were evaluated after 3 months of follow-up.

Eosinophilic cystitis simulating invasive bladder cancer: a real diagnostic challenge.

Objectives: To report our experience with eosinophilic cystitis (EC) presented as invasive bladder cancer.

Materials And Methods: We recently treated three patients with bladder masses mimicking neoplasms and biopsy proved the diagnosis of EC. Data from our three patients were presented.

Iatrogenic infections in urological practice: concepts of pathogenesis, prevention and management.

In this paper we review the pathogenesis, prevention and management of iatrogenic infection in urological practice. A systematic literature search was conducted using MEDLINE. The topics discussed include the commonest home-care, outpatient, endourologic and open surgical procedures.

Noninvasive treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Where do we stand in 2005.

Noninvasive treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms LUTS due to benign prostatic hyperplasia BPH includes self-management and medical treatment. Self-management should be encouraged as an initial step for all men with uncomplicated LUTS/BPH. It consists of 3 elements, namely: education and reassurance, lifestyle modification of fluid intake and concurrent medical therapy and finally behavioral interventions including management of post-void dribbling and bladder retraining.