Discrimination against Gay and Bisexual Patients in Prostate Cancer Treatment: Results from the Study.

The purpose of this study was to examine the experiences of discrimination during prostate cancer treatment and assess the association with health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in a cohort of gay and bisexual men (GBM) prostate cancer survivors. This is a cross-sectional analysis of the 24-month follow-up survey from the clinical trial that tested the effectiveness of an online rehabilitation program tailored for GBM prostate cancer survivors in the U.S.

Pregnancy After Panniculectomy Postbariatric Surgery: A Case Report.

Panniculectomy and abdominoplasty are two forms of abdominal body contouring commonly performed. There are literature reports of healthcare providers citing abdominoplasty as a contraindication to future pregnancy due to potential risks to the patient and fetus. Panniculectomy, outside of the reduced risks from the lack of rectus muscle plication, would have similar effects on the patient and fetus in future pregnancies.

Does sexual rehabilitation work for gay and bisexual prostate cancer patients? Acceptability, feasibility, and efficacy results from the Restore-2 randomized controlled trial.

Purpose: Sexual minority prostate cancer patients have worse health-related quality of life outcomes than heterosexual patients. We conducted the first study to test whether sexual and urinary rehabilitation tailored for sexual minority patients was acceptable, feasible, and efficacious at improving their sexual and urinary function.

Methods: Restore-2 was a 24-month randomized controlled trial of an online biopsychobehavioral rehabilitation study for sexual minority men treated for prostate cancer experiencing sexual and/or urinary problems.

Development of Fluoride-Ion Primary Batteries: The Electrochemical Defluorination of CF .

The lithium-carbon monofluoride (Li-CF ) couple has the highest specific energy of any practical battery chemistry. However, the large polarization associated with the CF electrode (>1.5 V loss) limits it from achieving its full discharge energy, motivating the search for new CF reaction mechanisms with reduced overpotential.

The Impact of Obesity on Success of Immediate Lymphatic Reconstruction for Prevention of Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema.

Background: Breast cancer-related lymphedema (BRCL) is a potential sequela of high-risk breast cancer treatment. Preventive treatment with immediate lymphatic reconstruction (ILR) at the time of axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) has emerged as the standard of care; however, there is relatively little known about factors that may contribute to procedural failure.

Methods: A retrospectively maintained, institutional review board-approved study followed patients who underwent ILR at the time of ALND at our tertiary care center between May 2018 and May 2023.