Publications by authors named "R Edelstein"
Objective: The highly specialized language used in prostate biopsy pathology reports coupled with low rates of health literacy leave some patients unable to comprehend their medical information. Patients' use of online search engines can lead to misinterpretation of results and emotional distress. Artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT (OpenAI) could simplify complex texts and help patients.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFOver the past decade, the intricacies of sports-related concussions among female athletes have become readily apparent. Traditional clinical methods for diagnosing concussions suffer limitations when applied to female athletes, often failing to capture subtle changes in brain structure and function. Advanced neuroinformatics techniques and machine learning models have become invaluable assets in this endeavor.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: The aim of this study is to describe the colorectal cancer trend in the Slovakia between 2002 and 2019.
Background: In 2020, the Slovakia ranked second among the 10 countries with the highest incidence of colorectal cancer and the highest number of deaths from colorectal cancer (hereafter also referred to as CRC).
Methods: To describe the situation of CRC, indicators of incidence and mortality rates stratified by age and sex for the available time period were chosen.
Unlabelled: To evaluate the effectiveness of modifying the preoperative surgical time out in increasing a validated measure of teamwork in the operating room.
Methods: This study was conducted as a pre-intervention, post-intervention pilot study. A validated survey was used as an instrument to measure overall teamwork in the operating room.
Urethral synthetic mesh erosion with formation of a large bladder and urethral stone: A case report.
Case Rep Womens Health
June 2023
Article Synopsis
- Synthetic urethral support mesh has been used for urinary stress incontinence treatment but can lead to complications such as pain and mesh erosion over time.
- A 57-year-old woman experienced worsening urinary obstruction 13 years after having the mesh placed, which was found to be complicated by a large stone that had formed due to mesh erosion into the urethra.
- This case is noteworthy for the unusual size of the stone and the long time span between the original surgery and the complication, highlighting the need for careful evaluation of late-onset issues related to synthetic mesh.