Anti-inflammatory effect of sea buckthorn in an HCl-induced cystitis rat model.

Purpose: Although the mechanism underlying interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) remains unclear, oxidative stress is suggested to be implicated in IC/BPS development. Sea buckthorn (SB; L.) contains several compounds with antioxidant properties.

Risk Factors of Salvage Procedure for Refractory Morcellation During Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate.

Purpose: We aimed to identify the risk factors for salvage procedure (SP) required for refractory adenomatous tissue resistant to morcellation during holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP).

Methods: Patients who underwent HoLEP between January 2010 and April 2020 at Seoul National University Hospital were analyzed. SPs were defined as cases of conversion to resection of the prostatic tissue using an electrosurgical loop after morcellation or secondary morcellation a few days after surgery or conversion to open cystotomy.

Outcome of Patients With Elevated Prostate-Specific Antigen and Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Receiving Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate.

Purpose: This study investigated functional outcomes in lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), the incidence of incidental prostate cancer (PCa), and changes in prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels after holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) in patients with elevated PSA and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

Methods: A retrospective review of a prospectively designed protocol for patients who underwent HoLEP at our institution from January 2010 to May 2020 was conducted. Patients were classified into low-PSA (<3.

Effectiveness of a newly-developed training module using 3D printing for the navigation during retrograde intrarenal surgery.

Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility of the newly-developed three-dimensional (3D) printed training module for navigation during retrograde intrarenal surgery.

Materials And Methods: Two specialists provided orientation to all trainees. The 3D printing model consisted of eight calyces in each kidney.

Risk Factors for Transurethral Coagulation for Hemostasis During Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate.

Purpose: We aimed to identify risk factors for transurethral coagulation (TUC) using bipolar electrocautery for hemostasis during holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) surgery for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

Methods: We analyzed the clinical outcomes of HoLEP surgery performed by a single surgeon between January 2010 and April 2020 at the Seoul National University Hospital. Patient characteristics and perioperative parameters were used to identify the risk factors for TUC.

Accounting for spatial heterogeneity in the added conservation value of land protection when prioritizing protected areas.

To combat biodiversity loss, there is increasing interest in safeguarding habitat by expanding protected areas. Given limited resources in conservation, organizations must invest in places that will add the greatest amount of value in species protection. To determine the added conservation value of protection, one needs to consider the level of human disturbance in areas that would result if they were left unprotected.

The effect of the degree of dual-task interference on gait, dual-task cost, cognitive ability, balance, and fall efficacy in people with stroke: A cross-sectional study.

This study was conducted to investigate the effects of the degree of dual-task (DT) interference on gait, dual-task cost (DTC), cognitive ability, balance, and fall efficacy in people with stroke.In this cross-sectional study, people with chronic stroke (N = 36) performed a DT gait assessment (gait and cognitive task). During the evaluation, DT interference in motor and cognition was evaluated simultaneously.

The effects of dynamic core-postural chain stabilization on respiratory function, fatigue and activities of daily living in subacute stroke patients: A randomized control trial.

Background: Neurodevelopmental treatment (NDT) and dynamic core-postural chain stabilization (DCS)- based exercise is effective for improving core stability and postural control in stroke patients. However, no study has reported respiratory function, increased fatigue and ADL function in subacute stroke patients by training using NDT and DCS exercises.

Objective: To compare the effects of DCS and NDT exercises on respiratory function, fatigue and activities of daily living in individuals with hemiparetic stroke.

Full lifetime perspectives on the costs and benefits of lay-date variation in tree swallows.

Animals must balance various costs and benefits when deciding when to breed. The costs and benefits of breeding at different times have received much attention, but most studies have been limited to investigating short-term season-to-season fitness effects. However, breeding early, versus late, in a season may influence lifetime fitness over many years, trading off in complex ways across the breeder's lifespan.

How to reduce 'double-firing'-induced scope damage by investigating the relationship between laser fiber core degradation and fiber jacket burn?

Purpose: 'Double-firing effect' in which laser firing occurs in the fiber tip and its proximal part is caused by different breakdown rates between fiber jackets and cores. This study investigated a new safe distance concept to prevent scope damage by analyzing the breakdown of the laser fiber jacket and cores.

Methods: Laser fibers were fixed in a benchtop simulation model.

Ambulatory second look percutaneous nephrolithotripsy with maturated nephros-tomy tract.

Introduction And Objectives: Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is the standard technique for managing large renal calculi. Second-look PCNL is typically performed under intravenous (IV) sedation or spinal / general anesthesia when removing remnant stones. This requires additional pre-anesthesia assessment and close monitoring.

Effects of dynamic core-postural chain stabilization on diaphragm movement, abdominal muscle thickness, and postural control in patients with subacute stroke: A randomized control trial.

Background: Neurodevelopmental treatment (NDT) and Dynamic neuromuscular stabilization (DNS)-based exercise is effective for improving core stability and postural control in stroke patients.

Objective: To compare the effects of DNS and conventional NDT exercises on diaphragm movement, abdominal muscle thickness, and postural control in stroke patients.

Methods: The participants were randomly allocated into DNS (n = 16) and NDT (n = 15) for 30 minutes each per day, 3 days a week for 4 weeks.

Wound healing effect of regenerated oxidized cellulose versus fibrin sealant patch: An in vivo study.

Background: Topical hemostatic agents are used when ligation, electrocauterization, or other conventional hemostatic methods are impractical. Because a hemostatic agent is a foreign body, it can cause foreign body reactions, inflammation, and infections that can interfere with the wound healing process. Therefore, we should select hemostatic agents after considering their effects on wound healing.

Primary orbital tuberculosis on the lower eyelid with cold abscess.

Orbital tuberculosis is a rare form of extrapulmonary tuberculosis, even in endemic areas. It may involve the soft tissue, lacrimal gland, periosteum, or bones of the orbital wall. We present a case of orbital tuberculosis on the lower eyelid.

Second-Line Systemic Treatment for Metastatic Urothelial Carcinoma: A Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Phase Clinical Trials.

We aimed to evaluate and compare relative impacts of various second-line treatments on overall survival (OS) in metastatic urothelial carcinoma (mUC). A literature search was conducted in PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Library for all articles published prior to December 2018 in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-analysis guidelines. Seven randomized controlled trials with phase III design that met study eligibility criteria were selected for final analysis.

Short-term changes of human acellular dermal matrix (Megaderm) in a mouse model.

Background: Physicians tend to overcorrect when applying the acellular dermal matrix for reconstructive option because of volume decrement problem after absorption comparing with initial volume. However, there are no studies on the exact volume decrement and absorption rate with commercial products in South Korea. To figure out absorption rate of acellular dermal matrix product in South Korea (Megaderm), authors designed this experiment.

Modeling epidemics: A primer and Numerus Model Builder implementation.

Epidemiological models are dominated by compartmental models, of which SIR formulations are the most commonly used. These formulations can be continuous or discrete (in either the state-variable values or time), deterministic or stochastic, or spatially homogeneous or heterogeneous, the latter often embracing a network formulation. Here we review the continuous and discrete deterministic and discrete stochastic formulations of the SIR dynamical systems models, and we outline how they can be easily and rapidly constructed using Numerus Model Builder, a graphically-driven coding platform.

Research on Thermal Conductivity of Electrospun Polyacrilonitrile-Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes Composite Carbon Nanofiber Papers.

In recent decades, the rapid development of nanoscience and nanotechnology has accelerated materials with high thermal conductivity, such as composite carbon nanomaterials, since heat removal has become a crucial issue. In this work polyacrilonitrile (PAN) incorporated with alteration of mass fraction (0.3 wt%, 0.

Role of bowel suspension technique to prevent early intestinal obstruction after radical cystectomy with ileal orthotopic neobladder: A retrospective cohort study.

Objective: We investigate the impact of the bowel suspension technique (BST) on paralytic ileus and early intestinal obstruction (≤60days) after radical cystectomy (RC) with ileal orthotopic neobladder (IONB).

Methods: We retrospectively reviewed 310 patients who underwent RC with IONB for bladder cancer between 2001 and 2017. After forming the Studer IONB, ileal continuity was restored by side-to-side stapled anastomosis.

Effect of rehabilitation on the somatosensory evoked potentials and gait performance of hemiparetic stroke patients.

Background: Gait performance of stroke patients is affected by impaired sensory ability. The purpose of the present study was to determine the relationship between somatosensory-evoked potential (SSEP) parameters and gait performance in hemiparetic stroke patients.

Methods: A convenience sample of 17 hemiparetic stroke patients (mean age 60.

Author Correction: Alpha-oxoglutarate inhibits the proliferation of immortalized normal bladder epithelial cells via an epigenetic switch involving ARID1A.

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