Tyrosine and tryptophan in urine as biomarkers for prostate cancer: A validation study.

Prostate cancer (PCa) is a common male malignancy and early diagnosis is crucial for successful treatment. The current study aims to validate results from a pilot study that demonstrated an inverse association between urine tyrosine and tryptophan levels and the severity of PCa. This study comprised a cohort of 97 patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia, 93 patients diagnosed with localized PCa, 75 patients diagnosed with locally advanced PCa, and 68 patients diagnosed with metastatic PCa.

Consultation on UTUC II Stockholm 2022: diagnostic and prognostic methods-what's around the corner?

Purpose: To map current literature and provide an overview of upcoming future diagnostic and prognostic methods for upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC), including translational medical science.

Methods: A scoping review approach was applied to search the literature. Based on the published literature, and the experts own experience and opinions consensus was reached through discussions at the meeting Consultation on UTUC II in Stockholm, September 2022.

Consultation on UTUC II Stockholm 2022: diagnostics, prognostication, and follow-up-where are we today?

Purpose: To summarise the current knowledge regarding diagnostics, prognostication and follow-up in upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC).

Methods: A scoping review combined with expert opinion was applied to provide an overview of the current research field. Based on the published literature and the experts' own experience and opinions, consensus was reached through presentations and discussions at the meeting Consultation on UTUC II in Stockholm 2022.

Identification of early stage and metastatic prostate cancer using electrochemical detection of beta-2-microglobulin in urine samples from patients.

To improve prostate cancer (PCa) diagnosis, it is imperative to identify novel biomarkers and establish effective screening techniques. Here, we introduce electrochemical biosensing of β-2-Microglobulin (β2M) in urine as a potential diagnostic tool for PCa. The immunosensor is composed of a screen-printed graphene electrode coated with anti β2M antibodies.

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Kidney stone disease is rapidly increasing with a strong relationship to metabolic syndrome. This review gives a brief overview of the current state and current treatment modalities. Increasing use of CT and ultrasound scans leads to increased diagnosis of asymptomatic kidney stones, which rarely require treatment.

Gadolinium-enhanced MRI visualizing backflow at increasing intra-renal pressure in a porcine model.

Introduction: Intrarenal backflow (IRB) is known to occur at increased intrarenal pressure (IRP). Irrigation during ureteroscopy increases IRP. Complications such as sepsis is more frequent after prolonged high-pressure ureteroscopy.

Healthcare Professionals' Experiences and Perspectives of Facilitating Self-Management Support for Patients with Low-Risk Localized Prostate Cancer via mHealth and Health Coaching.

Self-monitoring of self-management interventions with the use of mobile health (mHealth) can enhance patients' well-being. Research indicates that mHealth and health coaching act symbiotically to providing a more constructive outcome. Nurse coaches seem to have a significant role in translating the patients' tracked data.

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Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a group of hereditary connective tissue disorders which are clinically characterized by hypermobility of joints, hyperelasticity of skin and tissue insufficiency, sometimes leading to herniation, bleeding, and organ rupture. This is a case report of a 55-year-old man with EDS and a big bladder diverticulum in which we discuss treatment strategy in patients with EDS and bladder diverticula. Initially, treatment approach should be conservative due to high recurrence rates and potential complications following surgical procedures.

An Intervention Offering Self-management Support Through mHealth and Health Coaching to Patients With Prostate Cancer: Interpretive Description of Patients' Experiences and Perspectives.

Background: Observational management strategies such as active surveillance and watchful waiting are considered to be acceptable approaches in patients with low-risk localized prostate cancer and a safe alternative to aggressive treatment. During observational management, treatment is postponed until the disease progresses, which often never occurs. However, approximately 90% of patients with a low-risk disease choose aggressive treatment owing to anxiety.

The Danish linguistic validation of the Ureteral Stent Symptoms Questionnaire.

Introduction: The aim of the study was to validate the Ureteral Stent Symptom Questionnaire (USSQ) in Danish for patients with indwelling ureteral stents.

Methods: The linguistic validation of the original USSQ was performed following standardised multi-step translation procedures. Seventy patients with indwelling ureteral stents were asked to complete the Danish USSQ one and two weeks after stent placement and four weeks after stent removal.

Correlation between stage of prostate cancer and tyrosine and tryptophan in urine samples measured electrochemically.

Prostate cancer (PCa) is the second most common cancer in men and one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths. Early detection is the key to successful treatment and provides the greatest chance to cure the patient. Currently, early detection involves screening for prostate-specific antigen levels in blood, which is not a tumor-specific biomarker.

Combining mHealth and health-coaching for improving self-management in chronic care. A scoping review.

Background: Self-management approaches are widely used to improve chronic care. In this context, health care professionals call for efficient tools to engage patients in managing their illness. Mobile health (mHealth), defined by WHO as medical and public health practice supported by mobile devices, is demonstrated to enhance self-management and health-coaching as an engaging tool in supporting behaviour change.

Consultation on kidney stones, Copenhagen 2019: aspects of intracorporeal lithotripsy in flexible ureterorenoscopy.

Purpose: To summarize current knowledge on intracorporeal laser lithotripsy in flexible ureterorenoscopy (fURS), regarding basics of laser lithotripsy, technical aspects, stone clearance, lithotripsy strategies, laser technologies, endoscopes, and safety.

Methods: A scoping review approach was applied to search literature in PubMed, EMBASE, and Web of Science. Consensus was reached through discussions at the Consultation on Kidney Stones held in September 2019 in Copenhagen, Denmark.

The Balance of Patient Involvement: Patients' and Health Professionals' Perspectives on Decision-Making in the Treatment of Advanced Prostate Cancer.

Research has shown that involving patients in decisions on treatment may have positive effects for patients. However, there are different understandings of what involving patients implies and different attitudes among physicians toward sharing decisions with patients. This study aimed to explore the attitude of patients with advanced prostate cancer to involvement in treatment decisions and physicians' and nurses' approach to patient involvement.

The utility of automated volume analysis of renal stones before and after shockwave lithotripsy treatment.

This study aimed to evaluate the additional utility of an automated method of estimating volume for stones being treated with shockwave lithotripsy (SWL) using computed tomography (CT) images compared to manual measurement. Utility was assessed as the ability to accurately measure stone burden before and after SWL treatment, and whether stone volume is a better predictor of SWL outcome than stone diameter. 72 patients treated with SWL for a renal stone with available CT scans before and after treatment were included.

No time for reflection: Patient experiences with treatment-related decision-making in advanced prostate cancer.

Background: The rationale of the study was the predominant understanding that patient involvement in treatment-related decision-making is essential and that communication with cancer patients can affect their quality of life, satisfaction with care, and psychosocial and medical outcomes positively.

Aim: This study explored how patients with advanced prostate cancer experience the communication with health professionals and their experiences of how and by whom treatment-related decisions were made.

Methods: A phenomenological-hermeneutic research design was applied, and data were collected using qualitative interviews supplemented with participant observations in a urological outpatient clinic at a regional hospital in Denmark.

Association between risk factors and testicular microlithiasis.

Background: Testicular microlithiasis and its clinical significance are not fully understood. Testicular microlithiasis and risk factors have been associated with testicular cancer. The role of testicular microlithiasis is investigated.

Consultation on UTUC, Stockholm 2018: aspects of treatment.

Purpose: To provide an overview of treatment modalities for management of upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC).

Methods: In accordance with the standards for a scoping review, data presentation and discussion at the Consultation on UTUC in Stockholm, 6-7 September 2018, consensus was reached on the latest and most important treatment recommendations for UTUC. Using Pubmed, Web of Science, and Embase, publications were selected based on quality, clinical relevance, and level of evidence.

Consultation on UTUC, Stockholm 2018 aspects of risk stratification: long-term results and follow-up.

Purpose: To summarize current knowledge on upper urinary tract carcinoma (UTUC) regarding risk stratification, long-term results, and follow-up.

Methods: A scoping review approach was applied to search literature in Pubmed, Web of Science, and Embase. Consensus was reached through discussions at Consultation on UTUC, September 2018, Stockholm.

Consultation on UTUC, Stockholm 2018 aspects of diagnosis of upper tract urothelial carcinoma.

Purpose: To summarize knowledge on upper urinary tract carcinoma (UTUC) regarding diagnostic procedures, risk factors and prognostic markers.

Methods: A scoping review approach was applied to search literature in Pubmed, Web of Science, and Embase. Consensus was reached through discussions at Consultation on UTUC in Stockholm, September 2018.

A clinical evaluation of the new digital single-use flexible ureteroscope (UscopePU3022): an international prospective multicentered study.

Introduction: We assessed the clinical performance of a new digital single-use flexible ureteroscope (UscopePU3022).

Material And Methods: A prospective cohort study was carried out across 11 centers (July-Oct. 2017).

Endoscopic observations as a tool to define underlying pathology in kidney stone formers.

Purpose: Advancements in endoscopy offer the possibility of inspection of intrarenal anatomy and pathology. The aim of the study was to evaluate renal papillary appearance in kidney stone formers and to correlate papillary findings with stone type and patient metabolic data.

Materials And Methods: A consecutive cohort of 46 kidney stone formers undergoing retrograde intrarenal surgery was enrolled.

Ultrasound Evaluation of Testicular Volume in Patients with Testicular Microlithiasis.

Purpose: Ultrasonography is a useful tool to measure testicular volume. According to the European Society of Urogenital Radiology, the combination of testicular atrophy and testicular microlithiasis (TML) is a risk factor for testicular cancer. Testicular atrophy is defined as a volume of less than 12 ml.