Day care bipolar transurethral resection vs photoselective vaporisation under sedoanalgesia: A prospective, randomised study of the management of benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Objective: To conduct a prospective randomised study comparing the safety, effectiveness and treatment outcomes in patients undergoing bipolar transurethral resection of the prostate (bTURP) and photoselective vaporisation of the prostate (PVP) under sedoanalgesia, as sedoanalgesia is a safe and effective technique suitable for minimally invasive endourological procedures and although studies have confirmed that both TURP and PVP are feasible under sedoanalgesia there are none comparing the two.

Patients And Methods: Between November 2014 and April 2016, all patients satisfying the eligibility criteria underwent either bTURP or PVP under sedoanalgesia after randomisation. The groups were compared for functional outcomes, visual analogue scale (VAS) pain scores (range 0-10), perioperative variables and complications, with a follow-up of 3 months.

Looking beyond oral mucosa: Initial results of everted saphenous vein graft urethroplasty (eSVGU) in long anterior urethral strictures.

Objective: To prospectively evaluate the feasibility and initial results of an everted saphenous vein graft (eSVG) as a dorsolateral onlay, in patients with long anterior urethral strictures and/or chronic tobacco users.

Patients And Methods: In all, 20 patients with long anterior urethral strictures (>7 cm) and/or chronic tobacco exposed oral mucosa were included in the study. The harvested SVG was hydro-distended, detubularised, and everted.

Low skeletal mass is an important predictor of osteoporosis in HIV-infected men in India.

Introduction: This study evaluated prevalence and predictors of osteoporosis and sarcopenia in men with HIV.

Material And Methods: 220 men with HIV were screened, of which 115 men, 30-50 years-age, having at least 1-year follow-up, underwent hormonal and DEXA analysis. 40 controls were also evaluated.

The increasing problem of subclinical and overt hypervitaminosis D in India: An institutional experience and review.

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the changes in serum vitamin D distribution at an institute in India over the past 6 y and compare it with global trends.

Methods: We conducted an audit of 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25-OHD), calcium, and plasma intact parathyroid hormone (iPTH) reporting from January 2011 to February 2016. References for review were identified through searches of PubMed, Medline, and Embase for articles published until February 2016 using keywords "hypervitaminosis D" (MeSH Terms) OR "vitamin D toxicity" (All Fields) OR "vitamin-D intoxication" (All Fields).

Prevalence and predictors of hyperprolactinemia in subclinical hypothyroidism.

Background And Aims: Hyperprolactinemia has been reported in 0-57% of primary hypothyroidism. Data on hyperprolactinemia in subclinical hypothyroidism (ScH) is scant and inconsistent. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and predictors of hyperprolactinemia in ScH.

Severity and pattern of bone mineral loss in endocrine causes of osteoporosis as compared to age-related bone mineral loss.

Background: Data are scant on bone health in endocrinopathies from India. This study evaluated bone mineral density (BMD) loss in endocrinopathies [Graves' disease (GD), type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM), hypogonadotrophic hypogonadism (HypoH), hypergonadotropic hypogonadism (HyperH), hypopituitarism, primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT)] as compared to age-related BMD loss [postmenopausal osteoporosis (PMO), andropause].

Materials And Methods: Retrospective audit of records of patients >30 years age attending a bone clinic from August 2014 to January 2016 was done.

Prevalence and Predictors of Thyroid Dysfunction in Patients with HIV Infection and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome: An Indian Perspective.

Background. Predictors of thyroid dysfunction in HIV are not well determined. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and predictors of thyroid dysfunction in HIV infected Indians.

Multiple Pituitary Hormone Deficiency, Empty Sella and Ectopic Neurohypophysis in Turner Syndrome.

Background: Multiple pituitary hormone deficiency and Turner syndrome have overlapping features in peripubertal girls and is a diagnostic challenge.

Case Characteristics: 16-year-old girl having Turner phenotype undergoing evaluation for severe short stature and pubertal arrest.

Observation: 45,X karyotype, and multiple pituitary hormone deficiency with empty sella.