Cardiac screening findings and referral patterns in male African-American basketball players: Analysis of the HeartBytes Registry.

Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is the leading medical cause of death in young athletes. Male African American basketball players (MABP) demonstrate particularly elevated risk for SCD. Despite increasing screening and preventative efforts, the incidence of SCD remains elevated in this population.

Needle stick injuries and post-exposure prophylaxis practices among healthcare personnel working at tertiary care hospitals in Punjab, Pakistan.

Background: Healthcare workers face a high risk of blood-borne infections due to needlestick injuries, especially in developing countries like Pakistan.

Objective: This study aims to evaluate the prevalence of needlestick injuries, reporting practices, and post-exposure prophylaxis measures among healthcare personnel in tertiary care hospitals in Punjab.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from May to July 2019.

Anatomic and Clinical Effects of Focal Laser Ablation of the Prostate on Symptomatic Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia.

Background/objectives: Laser ablation is a promising technique for tissue-debulking in patients with symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). This study evaluated the effects of focused laser ablation of the prostate (FLA) on urinary symptoms for patients with BPH.

Methods: Since 2018, 62 patients had bilateral prostate FLA for prostate cancer and/or symptomatic BPH, defined as an international prostate symptom score (IPSS) ≥11, and have 6-month follow-up data.