The discovery of multiple active mys-related LTR-retroelements within the Neotominae subfamily of cricetid rodents.

Retrotransposon families in the rodent family Cricetidae have been understudied in contrast to Muridae, both taxa classified within the superfamily Muroidea. Therefore, we carried out a study to advance our knowledge of the unique mys LTR-retroelement identified in Peromyscus leucopus, by incorporating intra-ORF PCR, quantitative dot blots, DNA and protein library screens, the generation of molecular phylogenies, and analyses of orthologous LTR-retroelement loci. These analyses led to the discovery of three additional related families of LTR-retroelements, which include a 2900 bp full-length element of mys-related sequences (mysRS), an 8000 bp element containing the mys ORF1 sequence (mORF1) with ERV-related sequences downstream in the reverse orientation, as well as an 1800 bp element primarily consisting of mys ORF2 (mORF2) related sequences flanked by LTRs.

The Effects of Assisted and Resisted Plyometric Training Programs on Vertical Jump Performance in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Traditional, assisted and resisted plyometrics are considered to be effective training methods for improving vertical jump performance. The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to compare effectiveness of traditional, assisted and resisted plyometric methods on vertical jumping ability in adults. Available literature was searched using MEDLINE (via EBSCO), SPORTDiscus (via EBSCO), Scopus and Web of Science databases.

Evolution in the approach to overlooked ureteral injuries after gynecological surgery.

Objectives: To analyzed the therapeutic results for patients with overlooked iatrogenic ureteral injuries after gynecological surgery, treated at the department since 1990. Before the era of endourology, ureteral injuries were operated on immediately after making a diagnosis. This approach was changed after the popularization of percutaneous nephrostomy (PN) and ureteral stenting using a JJ stent.

Tobacco use among medical students in Europe: results of a multicentre study using the Global Health Professions Student Survey.

Objective: To examine smoking prevalence, knowledge and attitudes, and tobacco cessation training among university students attending European medical schools using the Global Health Professional Students Survey approach.

Methods: A cross-country, cross-sectional study was performed among 12 medical schools in four countries in Europe (Germany, Italy, Poland and Spain). The survey was performed during the second semester of the third year of study from March to May 2009.

Re-innervation pattern of the 'neovagina' created from the bladder flap in patients with Mayer-Rokitanski-Kistner-Hauser syndrome: an immunochemical study.

Background: Cystovaginoplasty (CVP) is a method of vaginal reconstruction in women with Mayer-Rokitansky-Kistner-Hauser Syndrome (MRKHS). The neo-vagina allows normal sexual intercourses, but after CVP, the sexual life of patients with MRKHS does not differ significantly from normal females. Therefore, we decided to elucidate the pattern of sensory re-innervation of the bladder flap used for the surgery.

[Epididymitis after prostatic adenomectomy--24-years observations].

Material And Methods: Authors have retrospectively reviewed records of 6811 patients with BPH treated during the last 24 years who underwent suprapubic and transurethral adenomectomy to evaluate the incidence of postoperative epididymitis.

Results: Only in 44 cases was diagnosed acute postoperative epididymitis (0.64%).

Twenty years of experience with Krzeski's cystovaginoplasty for vaginal agenesis in Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome: anatomical, histological, cytological and functional results.

Objective: To evaluate the long-term anatomical results using the original method of vaginal reconstruction with a pedicled bladder flap (Krzeski's cystovaginoplasty, CVP) in women with Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome (MRKHS) and the evaluation of radiological, histological, cytohormonal and functional results of CVP.

Patients And Methods: Between 1981 and 2000, 38 patients (mean age 22.5 years, range 18-40) with MRKHS underwent CVP.

Clinical, hormonal and sonographic features of the identical twins with Klinefelter syndrome--a case report.

A rare case of Klinefelter syndrome in identical twins is reported. Hormonal levels before and after hCG administration and testicular artery Doppler flow measurements are presented.

The naloxone test in Klinefelter syndrome.

Unlabelled: AIM TO THE STUDY: The investigation of the influence of anti-opioid drug on hypophyseal and gonadal hormones secretion in case of Klinefelter syndrome.

Material And Methods: The naloxone test (0,4 mg iv) was performed in 14 patients with Klinefelter syndrome aged from 19 to 32 and in 12 age matched control subjects with azoospermia and normal spermatogenesis in testicular histology. The plasma levels of FSH, LH, prolactin, testosterone and estradiol were established before and after 30, 60, 60 and 120 minutes respectively, following the drug administration.

[Adenomatoid tumors of the testis and epididymis].

The authors report 8 adenomatoid tumors treated in the Urology Department of the Medical Academy of Warsaw by organ sparing surgery during 1985-2003. Microscopic and immuno-histochemic investigations confirmed their benign character and histiogenesis. Follow-up of 6 treated patients, over 5-15 years did not reveal recurrence of the neoplasm.

[History of vaginal reconstruction].

The paper presents the outline of the history of vaginal reconstruction since antiquity, mainly in vaginal agenesis. The review presents first concepts of vaginoplasty originating from Hippocrates and Celsus, a few attempts of vaginal reconstruction in 18th-19th centuries nad moderate advances in the USA in 19th century. A breakthrough in this field was related to introduction of split thickness skin graft for covering neovaginal channel by Abbe at the turn of 19th and 20th century.

[Clarocellular carcinoma of the kidney in coexistence with ovarian leiomyoma].

The study describes a rarely-occurred ovarian leiomyoma. This type of tumour placed in the left ovary in coexistence with carcinoma of the left kidney was found in the 70 years old female patient. In epidemiology, contrary to the type of kidney cancer with occurs most frequently, ovarian leiomyoma makes only 1% of indolent solid ovarian carcinoma.

Collecting (Bellini) duct carcinoma of the kidney--clinical, radiologic and immunohistochemical findings.

We present clinical and radiological findings in a case of collecting (Bellini) duct carcinoma (CDC). This is a rare and aggressive kidney cancer originating from the distal renal tubule. The patient underwent radical nephrectomy and the pathological report showed trabeculopapillary, partially solid adenocarcinoma infiltrating the renal capsule and sinus.

ESWL in hemophiliac patients.

Objective: To assess ESWL treatment of urolithiasis in patients with hemophilia, the frequency of hemorrhagic complications, and to determine the treatment outline.

Patients And Methods: From 1991 to 1997, eleven patients with hemophilia were treated by ESWL for urolithiasis. Substitution of deficient coagulation factors was started on the day of treatment.

[The naloxone test in patients with varicocele].

Aim: Is there any influence of naloxone administration on plasma levels of hypophyseal and gonadal hormones in varicocele patients?

Material And Methods: The naloxone test (0.4 mg i.v.

[The naloxone test in the degenerative changes of seminiferous tubules].

Aim: Are there any changes in hypophyseal and gonadal hormones levels during the naloxone test in the degenerative changes of the seminiferous tubules?

Material And Methods: The naloxone test (0.4 mg i.v.

Long-term subjective results of Marshall-Marchetti-Krantz procedure.

Objective: Retrospective, subjective evaluation of results of suprapubic vesicourethropexy (Marshall-Marchetti-Krantz procedure) for stress urinary incontinence.

Material: A total number of 81 patient records operated between 1980 and 1994 at our institution were reviewed and questionnaires were mailed to them to estimate the success rate, period of continence, current complaints and patient satisfaction. Patients with primary incontinence constituted 73% of this group, the remainder of 27% being recurrent or persistent incontinence.

[Diagnosis and treatment of vesicouterine fistula occurring after cesarean section].

Eleven cases of vesicouterine fistula were reported. The initial diagnosis was made when urinary incontinence was occurring. The diagnosis was best confirmed by cystoscopy and hysterography, which was positive in 9 cases.

[Urinary diversion to the large intestine in adults].

The paper presents the history of technique and concepts of urinary diversion to colon and rectum from the mid-XIXth century until today, including the contribution of Polish surgeons--Kryński, Laskownicki and Kiełkiewicz. Contraindications and complications of this type of definitive urinary diversion is briefly discussed. Authors also present the outcome of ureterosigmoidostomy performed according to method proposed by Goodwin in 25 patients cystectomized for infiltrating transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder, who were operated on at the Department of Urology, Medical School in Warsaw.

Relationship between semen quality improvement after varicocelectomy and preoperative levels of hypophyseal and gonadal hormones.

Evaluation of serum levels of FSH, LH, prolactin, testosterone and oestradiol is not predictive of the increases of sperm count after varicocelectomy. Increased level of oestradiol reflects the lack of possibility of sperm motility increase after varicocelectomy.

[Ultrasonographic investigations in diagnosis of congenital malformations of epididymis in cases of azoospermia].

Between 1984-1991 in 28 patients referred for the surgical treatment for the reason of obstruction of epididymis outlet ducts there was a suspicion of a congenital epididymis malformation put after the physical examination. The ultrasound examination of the scrotum which was performed in all cases revealed the proper view of the epididymis in 5 cases, the proper head of the epididymis with the broad tubules and the lack of the corpus and cauda in 19 cases and in 4 cases the residual head of the epididymis located in region of the upper pole of the testis. Intraoperative findings were consistent with the ultrasound results in 75.

[Congenital malformations of the epididymis and vas deferens as reasons for male infertility].

Between 1966-1991 330 patients where the semen analysis revealed azoospermia and the histopathological examination of biopsy specimen of testis shown retained spermatogenesis and spermiogenesis underwent the surgical intervention. In 80% of cases congenital malformations of epididymis and vas deferens were found. The types of malformations detected during the surgery are discussed.