Comparative analysis of conventional penile clamps and Uriclak device in managing male incontinence following radical, turp, or laser prostate surgery.

This article examines the impact of various prostate surgery techniques on male urinary incontinence, evaluating the feasibility, efficacy, and safety of penile clamps as a post-prostate surgery treatment. The study compares the characteristics and applications of conventional penile clamps and the Uriclak urethral compression device, highlighting their differences and potential for managing male incontinence.

Update on HPV Vaccination Policies and Practices in 17 Eastern European and Central Asian Countries and Territories.

Background: In 2021, a survey was conducted as part of the regional program of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Regional Office for Eastern Europe and Central Asia (EECA) to assess the policies and practices relating to HPV vaccination and cervical cancer screening in the 17 countries and territories included in this region. Since then, very substantial progress has been made with HPV vaccination across the region so another survey was conducted establish the current situation.

Methods: A 10 question survey covering the policies, plans and practices for HPV vaccination was prepared.

Breast and cervical cancer screening practices in nine countries of Eastern Europe and Central Asia: A population-based survey.

Background: Eastern Europe and Central Asia (EECA) countries have higher cervical and breast cancer mortality rates and later stage at diagnosis compared with the rest of WHO European Region. The aim was to explore current early detection practices including "dispensarization" for breast and cervix cancer in the region.

Methods: A questionnaire survey on early detection practices for breast and cervix cancer was sent to collaborators in 11 countries, differentiating services in the primary health setting, and population-based programs.

HPV Vaccination and Cervical Cancer Screening Policies and Practices in 18 Countries, Territories and Entities across Eastern Europe and Central Asia.

Background: To assess readiness to achieve the WHO Global Strategy targets for HPV vaccination and cervical screening and to guide capacity building, the current status of these services in 18 Eastern European and Central Asian countries, territories and entities (CTEs) was evaluated.

Methods: In order to assess the current status of HPV vaccination and cervical cancer screening in these 18 CTEs, a 30 question survey tool was developed, covering: national policies, strategies and plans for cervical cancer prevention; status of cancer registration; status of HPV vaccination; and current practices for cervical cancer screening and treatment of precancerous lesions. As cervical cancer prevention comes within the mandate of the United Nations Fund for Population Development (UNFPA), the UNFPA offices in the 18 CTEs have regular contact with national experts who are directly involved in cervical cancer prevention actions and are well placed to provide the data required for this survey.