Urolithiasis prevalence in the Russian Federation: analysis of trends over a 15-year period.

Purpose: To conduct a comparative analysis of the prevalence of urolithiasis in the Russian Federation.

Methods: We analysed urolithiasis prevalence and incidence data from 2005 to 2019 (15 years) for the entire population of Russia. Data were provided by the 'Ministry of Health' of the Russian Federation.

Genetic instability and anti-HPV immune response as drivers of infertility associated with HPV infection.

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a sexually transmitted infection common among men and women of reproductive age worldwide. HPV viruses are associated with epithelial lesions and cancers. HPV infections have been shown to be significantly associated with many adverse effects in reproductive function.

Effectiveness of low level laser therapy for treating male infertility.

In half of the cases, the infertility of the couple is due to the disorder of the male fertility. The leading factors that cause male infertility are urogenital infections, disorders of the immune system, testicular and prostate pathology, as well as endocrine disorders. Low level laser therapy (LLLT) is a very effective physical therapy method, used in many areas of medicine, including obstetrics and gynaecology, andrology and urology; and it is recommended as an integral part of the complex treatment of infertility.

Prognostic estimation of chemical composition of recurrent urinary stones.

We conducted a retrospective study of the course of recurrent urolithiasis in 127 patients (63 women, 64 men aged from 27 to 58) who were under close and regular outpatient follow-up for up to 15 years and who did not receive conservative prophylactic therapy due to different reasons. The group consisted of 33 patients with uric acid lithiasis, 52 patients with calcium oxalate lithiasis, 42 patients with magnesium-ammonium-phosphate lithiasis. By the start of follow-up not a single patient had had urinary stones detected by ultrasound and X-ray.