A clinical audit of adverse post-nephrectomy outcomes in renal cell carcinoma patients at a tertiary hospital in Queensland, Australia.

Background: Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is a common malignancy, and nephrectomy is the mainstay of treatment for non-metastatic disease. The choice of surgery depends on the risks of oncologic recurrence, kidney function decline, and perioperative complications. This study aimed to identify factors associated with adverse post-operative outcomes in RCC patients undergoing nephrectomy at Townsville University Hospital (TUH).

A pilot study on the potential of photobiomodulation to safely modify symptoms of an overactive bladder.

Background: Photobiomodulation (PBM) may stabilize autonomic neural drive from the pontine micturition Center to the urinary bladder in individuals with overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms.

Methods: A safety profile study preceded a single-case experimental design with repeated measures across subjects to establish the safety and effect direction of PBM to modify symptoms in patients with OAB.

Results: No adverse events occurred with PBM, specifically blood pressure remained unchanged.

Understanding Network Meta-Analysis: A Practical Introduction for Nurses.

Aims: This paper examines network meta-analysis (NMA) as a methodological advancement in nursing research and discusses considerations for interpreting and applying NMA results in clinical practice.

Design And Methods: Methodological discussion.

Results: The NMA method simultaneously evaluates multiple interventions by combining direct and indirect evidence.

Vildagliptin promotes diabetic foot ulcer healing through autophagy modulation.

The study aimed to investigate the molecular mechanisms underlying the effects of Vildagliptin on the healing of diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs). The research compared patients who received 12 weeks of Vildagliptin treatment to those who did not. Various molecular markers associated with wound healing were measured.