Is testicular microlithiasis associated with decreased semen parameters? a systematic review.

Background: Testicular microlithiasis (TM) is characterised by microcalcifications in the testes and has been associated with infertility. This has led to studies of semen analysis in men with the condition. This systematic review aimed to compare semen parameters in men with TM and those without.

EndoSheath use in flexible cystoscopy: a prospective evaluation of >1000 cases.

Objectives: To investigate patient tolerability and safety (using urinary tract infection (UTI) as a proxy measure) following EndoSheath-assisted flexible cystoscopy (eFC). EndoSheaths are single-use, disposable sheaths used in FC. They reduce cystoscope turnaround times as complicated, time-consuming and costly sterilisation is no longer necessary.

Triptorelin therapy for lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in prostate cancer patients: A systematic meta-analysis.

Objective: This systematic meta-analysis aimed to assess the effectiveness of triptorelin therapy in reducing lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in men with prostate cancer (PCa).

Methods: The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines were followed. PubMed, Web of Science and EMBASE databases were searched for studies conducted between 2013 and 2023.

Feasibility Assessment of a Biomarker-Guided Kidney-Sparing Sepsis Bundle: The Limiting Acute Kidney Injury Progression In Sepsis Trial.

Objectives: To determine the feasibility, safety, and efficacy of a biomarker-guided implementation of a kidney-sparing sepsis bundle (KSSB) of care in comparison with standard of care (SOC) on clinical outcomes in patients with sepsis.

Design: Adaptive, multicenter, randomized clinical trial.

Setting: Five University Hospitals in Europe and North America.