Cardiovascular risk factors, ethnicity and infection stone are independent factors associated with reduced renal function in renal stone formers.

Background: Recent evidence suggested the link between nephrolithiasis and renal function impairment. We aimed to determine the renal function profile and potential factors associated with reduced renal function amongst renal stone formers in multi-ethnic Asians.

Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study involving patients undergoing percutaneous nephrolithotomy between May 2015 and December 2019.

Predicting the diagnosis of prostate cancer with a scoring system based on novel biomarkers.

Objective: To predict prostate cancer using novel biomarker ratios and create a predictive scoring system.

Materials And Methods: Data of a total of 703 patients who consulted Urology Department of Selayang Hospital between January 2013 and December 2017 and underwent prostate biopsy were screened retrospectively. Prostate specific antigen (PSA) levels, prostate volumes (PV), neutrophil and lymphocyte counts, neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), Prostate specific antigen density (PSAD) and histopathology were evaluated.

Does alkalinised urine reduce the rate of encrustation in patients with ureteric stents? A randomised controlled study.

Purpose: Stent encrustation is not uncommonly encountered with a high number of ureteric stents. The exact pathophysiology is not well understood. Therefore, we investigated the relationship between the use of sodium citrate and likelihood of stent encrustation.

Prevalence of nocturia among community-dwelling adults: a population-based study in Malaysia.

Background: Nocturia is widely prevalent condition with detrimental effects on quality of life and general health. In Malaysia, there is a lack of up-to-date prevalence study on nocturia. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of nocturia and awareness pertaining to nocturia among Malaysian adults.