Effects of ageing and streptozotocin-induced diabetes on connexin43 and P2 purinoceptor expression in the rat corpora cavernosa and urinary bladder.

abstract：UNLABELLED:To determine whether dendritic cells (DC) transduced with the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) gene can induce PSA-specific cytotoxic lymphocytes (CTL) against prostate cancer cells, and whether bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) cell-wall skeleton (CWS) can enhance the maturation of DC-PSA and the killing activi...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Fujii R,Iwahashi M,Kikkawa K,Inagaki T,Kohjimoto Y,Ojima T,Mori T,Kuramoto T,Nishizawa S,Azuma I,Yamaue H,Shinka T,Hara I

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To develop and validate an in vitro method suitable for the quantitative investigation of the growth of calcium oxalate stones through to a clinically significant size. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Small fragments of calcium oxalate calculi were suspended in a mixed suspension/mixed product removal crystalliser sup...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Ananth K,Kavanagh JP,Walton RC,Rao PN

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:• Renal angiomyolipomas (AMLs) are usually easy to diagnose with imaging alone. They have unique characteristics on ultrasonography, computerised tomography and magnetic resonance imaging that usually allow AMLs to be differentiated from other renal masses. • If this is not possible on imaging criteria then biopsy can...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Lienert AR,Nicol D

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To assess the evidence for the concept that the androgen receptor of prostate cancer (PCa) cells becomes saturated when testosterone values exceed castrate levels, so that testosterone administration in hypogonadal men with untreated PCa does not stimulate tumour growth. To propose basic criteria for administration of...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Morales A

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To validate high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) serum levels as an independent marker for disease-free survival (DFS) in clinically localised clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC). PATIENTS AND METHODS:In all, 403 consecutive patients with clinically localised (T1-3N0M0) ccRCC treated by radical o...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： de Martino M,Klatte T,Seemann C,Waldert M,Haitel A,Schatzl G,Remzi M,Weibl P

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:OBJECTIVE • To determine how the presence of MP on T1 biopsy specimens affects the outcome of patients undergoing RC as compared to when no MP is identified in the TURBT specimen. PATIENTS AND METHODS:• Patients were retrospectively identified from the Columbia University Urologic Oncology Database. • From ...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Badalato G,Patel T,Hruby G,McKiernan J

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the diagnostic performance of gallium-68 prostate-specific membrane antigen positron emission tomography/computed tomography (68 Ga-PSMA PET/CT) in patients with recurrent prostate cancer with regard to the presence of lymph node metastases (LNM) and local recurrences after primary radiotherapy...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Pfister D,Haidl F,Nestler T,Verburg F,Schmidt M,Wittersheim M,Steib F,Heidenreich A

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To present long-term oncological outcomes of patients with paratesticular sarcoma treated by a multidisciplinary team. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Patients managed at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, between 1990 and 2012, were analysed. A sarcoma expert performed central pathology review. Kaplan-Meier graphs ...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Goldberg H,Wong LM,Dickson B,Catton C,Yap SA,Alkasab T,Evans A,van der Kwast T,Jewett MAS,Hamilton RJ

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine if athermal methods are as effective in preventing blood transfusions as the use of cautery across various prostate volumes following prostate tissue resection for benign prostatic hyperplasia using Aquablation. PATIENTS AND METHODS:The current commercial AQUABEAM robot that performs Aquablation...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Elterman D,Bach T,Rijo E,Misrai V,Anderson P,Zorn KC,Bhojani N,El Hajj A,Chughtai B,Desai M

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:What's known on the subject? and What does the study add? The clinical presentation and complications of lichen sclerosus are well known. What is less well known is the true incidence of the condition. The published figures are all based on attendance at general medical clinics or specialist clinics, but it ...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Clouston D,Hall A,Lawrentschuk N

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:WHAT'S KNOWN ON THE SUBJECT? AND WHAT DOES THE STUDY ADD?: Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy is effective for the treatment of paediatric renal stones with favourable short-term safety. Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy for treatment of paediatric renal stones is also safe for the kidney and the child ...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： El-Nahas AR,Awad BA,El-Assmy AM,Abou El-Ghar ME,Eraky I,El-Kenawy MR,Sheir KZ

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To interrogate enriched prostate cancer cells and autologous non-malignant prostate epithelial cells from men with localized prostate cancer, in order to identify early oncogenic pathways. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We collected malignant and matched non-malignant prostatectomy samples from men with adenocarcinoma...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Sluka P,Pezaro C,Wardan H,Sengupta S,Davis ID

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To explain differences over time between operative approach and surgeon type for adrenal surgery in the USA. PATIENTS AND METHODS:A retrospective cohort analysis was performed on all patients undergoing adrenalectomy between 2002 and 2011 using the Nationwide Inpatient Sample. Patients undergoing concurrent ...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Monn MF,Calaway AC,Mellon MJ,Bahler CD,Sundaram CP,Boris RS

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate possible differences between Italian and Swedish men in health-related quality of life (HRQL) after cystectomy and orthotopic bladder substitution for bladder cancer. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Thirty-three men in Padua, Italy and 33 in Lund, Sweden were assessed after respective mean postoperative ...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Månsson A,Caruso A,Capovilla E,Colleen S,Bassi P,Pagano F,Månsson W

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To describe a technique for transurethral tumour inoculation, bioluminescence imaging (BLI) and validation of this approach using ex vivo magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), as a reproducible and quantifiable model of orthotopic bladder cancer is required to enable preclinical pharmacological studies of intrav...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Hadaschik BA,Black PC,Sea JC,Metwalli AR,Fazli L,Dinney CP,Gleave ME,So AI

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the association between serum prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level and age, liver function tests (LFTs) including alkaline phosphatase (ALP), total bilirubin (TB), lipid profile (total cholesterol, TC, triglycerides, TG, high-density lipoprotein, HDL) and fasting blood sugar (FBS), and to determine...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Han JH,Chang IH,Ahn SH,Kwon OJ,Bang SH,Choi NY,Park SW,Myung SC,Kim HW

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:• To present a summary of the collected data on urological litigation within the UK National Health Service (NHS). • Knowledge of the main areas of litigation is essential for maintaining good clinical practice as well as risk management procedures in any specialty. MATERIALS AND METHODS:• Details of all cl...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Osman NI,Collins GN

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the impact of demographic, clinical, treatment and patient-reported parameters on satisfaction with prostate cancer care. Despite the significant worldwide impact of prostate cancer, few data are available specifically addressing satisfaction with treatment-related care. PATIENTS AND METHODS:CaPS...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Resnick MJ,Guzzo TJ,Cowan JE,Knight SJ,Carroll PR,Penson DF

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the incidence and time trends of secondary bladder cancer (BCa) and rectal cancer (RCa) after brachytherapy (BT) relative to radical prostatectomy (RP). MATERIALS AND METHODS:Within the Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) database (1988-2015), we identified patients with localized PC...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Mazzone E,Mistretta FA,Knipper S,Palumbo C,Tian Z,Pecoraro A,Preisser F,Gallina A,Shariat SF,Saad F,Graefen M,Montorsi F,Briganti A,Karakiewicz PI

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The decision to take a prostate biopsy is traditionally guided by a digital rectal examination and measurement of serum total prostate-specific antigen (tPSA). However, both techniques are subject to inherent weaknesses. The prostate cancer gene 3 (PCA3), a gene-based marker, specific for prostate cancer, supplements ...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Kirby RS,Fitzpatrick JM,Irani J

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether Thr(307)-Asn(680) and Ala(307)-Ser(680) polymorphisms of the follicle-stimulating hormone receptor (FSH-R) gene are associated with male infertility, semen quality, and reproductive hormones. PATIENTS AND METHODS:The FSH-R polymorphisms at codons 680 and 307 were analysed by restriction-...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Safarinejad MR,Shafiei N,Safarinejad S

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The introduction of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) has revolutionized the detection and management of patients with prostate cancer. Despite this there has always been a concern among clinicians about the usefulness of total PSA levels as a marker for prostate cancer. We discuss the use of calculated variables and mo...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Shariat SF,Karam JA,Margulis V,Karakiewicz PI

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Laparoendoscopic single-site surgery (LESS) and natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES™) are new approaches to minimally invasive surgery. A number of technical challenges need to be overcome and new developments of equipment are required before widespread acceptance of either modality occurs. In this ...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Sawyer MD,Ponsky LE

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To test the hypothesis that benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) robotic surgery with aquablation would have a more pronounced benefit in certain patient subgroups, such as men with more challenging anatomies (e.g. large prostates, large middle lobes) and men with moderate BPH. METHODS:We conducted prespecifie...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Plante M,Gilling P,Barber N,Bidair M,Anderson P,Sutton M,Aho T,Kramolowsky E,Thomas A,Cowan B,Kaufman RP Jr,Trainer A,Arther A,Badlani G,Desai M,Doumanian L,Te AE,DeGuenther M,Roehrborn C

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare in vivo the potency and bladder-vascular selectivity of ATP-sensitive potassium channel openers (KCOs) (-)-cromakalim, WAY-133537 and ZD6169 and a muscarinic antagonist, tolterodine in rats. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Bladder and arterial pressures were monitored simultaneously, before and after increa...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Fabiyi AC,Gopalakrishnan M,Lynch JJ 3rd,Brioni JD,Coghlan MJ,Brune ME

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To establish the predictive accuracy of the Kattan preoperative nomogram by comparing predictions at 5 years with actual progression in patients who had a radical prostatectomy (RP). MATERIALS AND METHODS:We reviewed the data for 928 patients treated by RP as a first-line treatment for localized prostate can...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Rouprêt M,Hupertan V,Comperat E,Drouin SJ,Phé V,Xylinas E,Demanse D,Sibony M,Richard F,Cussenot O

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess the cost, quality of life (QoL) and cost-effectiveness of a single-incision mini-sling (SIMS; Ajust(®) , C. R. Bard Inc., New Providence, NJ, USA) compared with a standard mid-urethral sling (SMUS; TVT-O™, Ethicon Inc., Somerville, NJ, USA) in the surgical management of female stress urinary incont...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Boyers D,Kilonzo M,Mostafa A,Abdel-Fattah M

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effect of hypoxia-inducible factor-1alpha (HIF-1alpha) over-expression on the invasion-associated proteins in human prostate cancer cells, as HIF-1alpha is a transcriptional factor that could activate genes involved in the response to hypoxia, but might also enhance the invasive potency of pro...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Luo Y,He DL,Ning L,Shen SL,Li L,Li X,Zhau HE,Chung LW

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To review the clinical and laboratory features and response to treatment of patients with acute brucellar epididymo-orchitis reporting to a tertiary care hospital in Riyadh, and to compare these with other cases reported previously. PATIENTS AND METHODS:In this retrospective study, records of all 26 adult pa...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Memish ZA,Venkatesh S

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the performance of a primary magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)/ultrasonography (US) fusion-guided targeted biopsy (TB), and in combination with an added systematic biopsy (SB). PATIENTS AND METHODS:Analysis of 318 consecutive biopsy-naïve men with suspicious multiparametric MRI (mpMRI; Prostate Ima...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Maxeiner A,Kittner B,Blobel C,Wiemer L,Hofbauer SL,Fischer T,Asbach P,Haas M,Penzkofer T,Fuller F,Miller K,Cash H

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00