Intravesical Radiofrequency-Induced Chemohyperthermia for Carcinoma of the Urinary Bladder: A Retrospective Multicentre Study.

Objective: To examine the effect of intravesical radiofrequency-induced chemohyperthermia (RF-CHT) in carcinoma (CIS) patients overall and split according to previously received therapy.

Methods: CIS patients that underwent an induction and maintenance phase of≥6 RF-CHT instillations, and had either pathology or cystoscopy plus cytology available at 6 months of follow-up were retrospectively included. Complete response (CR), recurrences, cystectomy-free rate, overall survival (OS), and adverse events were evaluated.

Modified step aerobics training and neuromuscular function in osteoporotic patients: a randomized controlled pilot study.

Background: Training programs directed to improve neuromuscular and musculoskeletal function of the legs are scarce with respect to older osteoporotic patients. We hypothesized that a modified step aerobics training program might be suitable for this purpose and performed a randomized controlled pilot study to assess the feasibility of conducting a large study. Here we report on the training-related effects on neuromuscular function of the plantar flexors.