Publications by authors named "Joshua Volin"
Article Synopsis
- There is growing recognition that prostate cancer patients often have germline variants that can have significant implications for their health and that of their families, necessitating a deeper understanding of which individuals may carry these variants.
- A study involving 505 prostate cancer patients was conducted, tracking various factors and evaluating the presence of pathogenic or likely pathogenic (P/LP) germline variants through genetic testing aligned with NCCN guidelines.
- The study found that the occurrence of P/LP variants was similar across different age groups and clinical characteristics, with only the age at testing in metastatic patients showing a predictive association for these variants, indicating challenges in refining existing clinical guidelines.
Purpose: To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of obtaining a preoperative type and screen (T/S) for common urologic procedures.
Methods: A decision tree model was constructed to track surgical patients undergoing two preoperative blood ordering strategies as follows: obtaining a preoperative T/S versus not doing so. The model was applied to the National (Nationwide) Inpatient Sample (NIS) data, from January 1, 2006 to September 30, 2015.
Article Synopsis
- A feasibility study was conducted to evaluate the use of the wireless StimWave® system for treating pudendal neuralgia, showing promising initial results in pain relief.
- Thirteen patients were reviewed, with 76.9% experiencing over 50% pain improvement after the trial period; some even reported complete relief, while others had varying levels of improvement at follow-up.
- Complications included lead migration and device malfunction, but overall, the study suggests that this method could be beneficial for patients with persistent pudendal neuralgia.