Publications by authors named "C Pricop"
: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) poses a significant global health challenge, affecting approximately 10% of the population. Patients with an acquired solitary kidney (ASK) from nephrectomy face elevated risks for CKD progression because of the increased functional demand on the remaining kidney. This study aims to identify risk factors for CKD progression in patients with a surgical ASK, highlighting the challenges faced by this population.
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- Urolithiasis prophylaxis is crucial for those with kidney stones, as obesity increases the risk of recurrence.
- A study on patients with an average age of 52 showed that weight loss improved body water percentage but did not ensure proper hydration, leading to continued kidney stone issues.
- Findings suggest that obese patients should focus on reducing fat mass rather than just increasing water intake to prevent the recurrence of urinary stones.
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- - The study examined erectile dysfunction (ED) among male kidney transplant recipients, finding that 33.5% had mild, 20.6% moderate, and 10.6% severe ED, with prevalence increasing with age.
- - A total of 179 patients were assessed using the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) questionnaire, which revealed a mean erectile function score of 19.22 and highlighted the impact of various factors like age, alcohol consumption, and pre-transplant dialysis on ED.
- - The research concluded that self-reported ED is significantly influenced by age, alcohol intake, dialysis history, donor type, and specific medications, while comorbidities such as hypertension and diabetes did not show a
: This study highlighted the differences between the biochemical compositions of urinary stones from patients with type 1 diabetes versus those with type 2 diabetes. : This study included patients diagnosed with kidney stones and diabetes who were referred to the Urological Clinic of the Dr. C.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIsolated traumatic ureteral injuries are uncommon physiological conditions that can be difficult to manage. This case concerns a 65-year-old man who was referred to the Urology Clinic, suffering left lumbar pain after falling from the same level. A computed tomographic scan revealed the presence of hydronephrosis and a significant perinephric extravasation.
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