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Kidney stones - Nature Reviews Disease Primers
Abstract Kidney stones form as a result of the accumulation of mineral deposits on an organic matrix. They are more common in patients with metabolic and/or anatomical abnormalities that lead to urine supersaturation, have a prevalence of ~10% and recur in ~50% of patients at 5–10 years of follow-up.
Does treatment of non-obstructing nephrolithiasis reduce recurrent urinary tract infections?
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5489/cuaj.9741 Keywords: Kidney stone, Nephrolithiasis, Urologic Infection
Healthcare resource utilization comparing single-use ureteroscopes with real-time intrarenal pressure monitoring to other single-use ureteroscopes
Abstract INTRODUCTION: This study compared post-procedure healthcare resource utilization with LithoVue™ Elite (LVE) single-use digital flexible ureteroscope with pressure monitoring vs. other (non-pressure sensing) single-use ureteroscopes. METHODS: This retrospective, real-world study used the Premier PINC AI™ Healthcare Database. Adults aged ≥18 years undergoing ureteroscopy (URS) with lithotripsy between January 1, 2024, and March 1, 2025, with ≥30-day post-URS followup were included.
Re: Surgical Outcomes of Robotic Surgery for Kidney Stones: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis from Section of YAU and EAU Endourology
Ergül RB, Özervarli MF, Panthier F, et al World J Urol 2025;43:364 Expert’s summary: Robotic flexible ureteroscopy (robo-fURS) represents a natural evolution of retrograde intrarenal surgery in which the aim is to preserve the stone-free outcomes of fURS while improving ergonomics and limiting the surgeon’s radiation exposure. In their systematic review and meta-analysis, Ergül and colleagues evaluated surgical outcomes of robo-fURS for kidney and ureteral stones.
Ureteral stent sleeve for early detection of hydronephrosis
Abstract Hydronephrosis, a serious complication of ureteral stents, can lead to deterioration of renal function due to prolonged increased intrarenal pressure. Currently, the only way to diagnose hydronephrosis is radiographic imaging, and a continuous, non-invasive method is not available.
Healthcare Utilization and Complications Associated With Single-Use Versus Reusable Flexible Cystoscopy in Hospital Outpatient Settings
Specialty Please choose I'm not a medical professional. Allergy and Immunology Anatomy Anesthesiology Biostatistics Cardiac/Thoracic/Vascular Surgery Cardiology Critical Care Dentistry Dermatology Diabetes and Endocrinology Emergency Medicine Epidemiology and Public Health Family Medicine Forensic Medicine Gastroenterology General Practice Genetics Geriatrics Health Policy Hematology HIV/AIDS Hospital-based Medicine I'm not a medical professional.
FOOTPRINTS WALK - UPPER THOMSON MRT EXIT 3>MANDAI BOARDWALK
Select Your City We have got 40,000 cities covered worldwide Discover Events from nearby cities Queenstown Toa Payoh Paya Lebar Bishan Serangoon Bedok Jurong Tampines Bukit Batok Woodlands Discover Online Events - Attend from anywhere → Time Sat, 15 Feb, 2025 at 08:00 am (SGT) Upper Thomson MRT, Upper Thomson,Singapore Only get lost while having fun, not on the road! About the event FOOTPRINTS WALK - UPPER THOMSON MRT EXIT 3>MANDAI BOARDWALK The 3.3km Mandai Boardwalk, which stretches the...
Canada-Wide Distribution of Environmental and Occupational Risk Factors for Urinary Stone Disease: Insights for Equitable Resource Allocation and Fighting Health Disparities
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SFOW MEETUP - SUNSET RIDE SINGAPORE NIGHT FESTIVAL MEETING POINT BAYFRONT MRT
It has been a long time since we ride under the sunset. Join us for this sunset ride content to Singapore Night Festival, riding into the lights of display at Chijmes and Paranakan Musuem follow by a short chill and food at Timbre+ @ One-North. The route will end at BayFront MRT. Total route distance: 25km Outfit: Be casual (Helmet is preferred) 5 "Going" to confirm this event Also check out other Festivals in Singapore, Meetups in Singapore, Trips & Adventurous Activities in Singapore.
Bridging the knowledge gap: past, present and future of antibiotic use for ureteral stents
Objective To evaluate the available literature on ureteric stent-related infections, the use of antibiotics and bacterial colonisation to identify the current incidence of stent-related infections, unveil knowledge gaps and generate potential hypotheses for future research. Methods A literature review was conducted using PubMed, Cochrane and urological association websites identifying relevant English literature published between 1983 and January 2024.
The Role of the Gut Microbiome in Kidney Stone Disease
Keywords Kidney stone disease Intestinal microbiome Oxalate Oxalobacter formigenes Short-chain fatty acids Butyrate To read this article in full you will need to make a payment Academic & Personal: 24 hour online accessCorporate R&D Professionals: 24 hour online access One-time access price info For academic or personal research use, select 'Academic and Personal' For corporate R&D use, select 'Corporate R&D Professionals' Subscribers receive full online access to your subscription and...
SUNSET MEETUP TANJONG RHU LOOKOUT TOWER - DURIAN & DESSERT (DND) RIDE
Durian is better taste when you are eating it with FRIENDS! This is a short and chill ride. Main objective is to have a short meet up, mingle and chill among us. After Durian take a little ride down for Hong Kong Style Dessert, Gui Ling Gao to cool our body down.
SFOW MEETUP - SUNSET RIDE - "Chill & Ride (CAR)" - A Relaxing Ride To Downtown with i-Light SG
Join us for a laid-back cycling adventure through the scenic routes of Downtown! Whether youβre an experienced cyclist or just looking for a fun way to spend your evening, this event is perfect for everyone. Event Highlights: π³ Scenic Routes: Enjoy beautiful landscapes, parks, and landmarks as we ride at a comfortable pace. π΄ββοΈ All Skill Levels Welcome π€ Meet Fellow Cyclists π Refreshment & Chillax Breaks πRoute : Start point at Stadium.
Singapore’s skills gap: How Singaporean employers can embrace upskilling
One in every ten Singaporeans wish to enrich their careers through learning and development, but only one in five say that their employer has provided such an opportunity. This sad reality of the workforce urges us to look deeper into the lack of training opportunities and understand what employees actually want. In 2022, 22 per cent of respondents reported that their employers had provided opportunities for training and upskilling.
Effect of preoperative alpha‐blockers on ureteroscopy outcomes: A meta‐analysis of randomised trials
1 INTRODUCTION Kidney stone disease is responsible for a significant clinical and economic burden among US adults, affecting 11% of adults with annual medical costs exceeding $10 billion.1 Patients with symptomatic ureteral stones ≤10 mm are typically managed with pain control, medical expulsive therapy (MET), and serial imaging to monitor stone position and assess for hydronephrosis. However, spontaneous passage of larger or proximal stones is uncommon.
NEL MEDAL RIDE - FORT CANNING HILLTOP
If you have not look at the town from the top, then you should not miss this ride. For those who love to take photos and videos. There are many photo stops for your fulfillment. If you love historical stories, you will experience the heritage atmosphere inherited before WW2 time. In this ride, we will be presenting NEL Finisher Medal. After our presentation, we will roll out to the town. Final route will be shared later. Our food stop is to be confirmed at Botanic Garden (Halal Restaurant)
MID WEEK FITNESS RIDE (EVERY THURSDAY) @ STADIUM MRT
We do not need to be fit to ride a bicycle, we ride a bicycle to be fit. If you are looking for buddies to keeping fit on wheels. Join in this ride. If you want to loose some weight with your bicycle. Join in this ride. If you want a sweat out with your bicycle. Join in this ride. Ride Leader: Vincent Teo Distance: Between 30km - 40km Speed: 18kmh and above Event Fee: FOC Light, Helmet, Toe Covering Shoes, Water Bottle are Compulsory!
UPDATE – Canadian Urological Association guideline: Evaluation and medical management of kidney stones
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Canadian Urological Association guideline: Management of ureteral calculi - Abridged version
Lee, J. Y. ., Andonian, S. ., Bhojani, N. ., Bjazevic, J. ., Chew, B. H. ., De, S. ., Elmansy, H. ., Lantz-Powers, A. G. ., Pace, K. T. ., Schuler, T. D. ., Singal, R. K. ., Wang, P. ., & Ordon, M. . (2021). Canadian Urological Association guideline: Management of ureteral calculi – Abridged version. Canadian Urological Association Journal, 15(12), 383–93. https://doi.org/10.5489/cuaj.7652
Canadian Urological Association guideline: Management of ureteral calculi – Full-text
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Practice-changing publications: Update in the management of urolithaisis
Andrea G. Lantz Powers Ben H. Chew Keywords: endourology, urolithaisis, laser safety, analgesia, Ureteric stents Published 2021-08-16 You, the Author(s), assign your copyright in and to the Article to the Canadian Urological Association.
Outcomes of Conservative Management of Splenic Injury Incurred During Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy
Introduction First established in the mid-1970s, percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) has become the preferred technique for removal of renal calculi that are >2 cm or staghorn in physical configuration. PCNL can also be used for large stones when extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy or ureteroscopy are unsuccessful.
Medical Expulsive Therapy for Urinary Stones: Future Trends and Knowledge Gaps
To view the full text, please login as a subscribed user or purchase a subscription. Click here to view the full text on ScienceDirect. Fig. 1 PRISMA flow diagram. PRISMA = Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis. Abstract Context Medical expulsive therapy (MET) for ureteral stones has become a controversial area due to the contradictory results of high-quality trials and meta-analyses.
BFM 89.9: Heart attack in many forms
This case study describes a campaign by BFM 89.9, Malaysia's business radio station, to raise Malaysian citizens' awareness about heart attacks – the country's number one cause of death – in support of World Heart Day 2012. Radio stations, services Malaysia Strategy Milan Agnihotri, Ben Chew and Gavin Goh Brand owner: BFMAgency: McCann, Kuala LumpurBrand: BFM 89.9Country: MalaysiaChannels used: Branded content, RadioMedia budget: Up to 500k Heart attacks...
Twisties: Life's better twisted
In Malaysia, Twisties - the snack owned by Kraft - faced threats from new competitor products with large advertising and promotional budgets. Savoury snacks, potato chips Malaysia Strategy Milan Agnihotri, Gavin Hoh and Ben ChewMcCann, Kuala Lumpur Brand owner: Kraft FoodsAgency: McCann, Kuala LumpurBrand: TwistiesCountry: MalaysiaIndustry: Savoury snacks, potato chipsMedia budget (USD):$1 -... WARC subscribers can sign in to keep reading Not a subscriber?
Libresse: Absorption is nothing without fit
Against deeply-entrenched and bigger players in the Malaysian feminine care category, Libresse opted to challenge the advertising conventions of its peer set of brands. Feminine hygiene Malaysia Strategy Milan Agnihotri, Gavin Hoh and Ben ChewMcCann, Kuala Lumpur Brand owner: SCAAgency: McCann, Kuala LumpurBrand: LibresseCountry: MalaysiaIndustry: Feminine hygieneMedia budget (USD): Up to $500kChannels... WARC subscribers can sign in to keep reading Not a subscriber?
OCBC Credit Cards: The retail entertainer
This case study describes how OCBC, the Malaysian bank, marketed its credit card by creating a reward system distinct from its competitors. Credit cards & loans Malaysia Strategy Milan Agnihotri, Ben Chew and Gavin Goh Brand owner: OCBC BankAgency: McCann, Kuala LumpurBrand: OCBC Credit CardsCountry: MalaysiaChannels used:Direct marketing, Outdoor, out-of-home, Point-of-purchase,... WARC subscribers can sign in to keep reading Not a subscriber?
Maxis: Roam and Relax
This case study describes how Maxis Berhad, the telecommunications company, marketed its mobile phone devices and subscriptions in Malaysia by emphasising low roaming charges. Telephone & internet services Malaysia Strategy Milan Agnihotri, Ben Chew and Gavin Goh Brand owner: Maxis BerhadAgency: McCann, Kuala LumpurBrand: MaxisCountry: MalaysiaChannels used:Email marketing, Internet – general, Outdoor, out-of-home, Point-of-purchase,...
CUA guideline on the evaluation and medical management of the kidney stone patient ‒ 2016 update
Please note, in the section entitled “Combination of radium-223 and docetaxel is well-tolerated, and improves time to prostate-specific antigen progression and progression-free survival in men with metastatic CRPC” on page S144 of the recently published “Prostate cancer update from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting 2016” supplement (see below), the incorrect drug combination was stated. CUAJ regrets the error and apologizes for any inconvenience.
Strong Again LLC: Project VetFIT
This campaign will receive all funds raised even if it does not reach its goal.
Amare Stoudemire helps Taylor Swift throw down two-handed slam dunk
Yesterday, we noted that debut of a in-arena video for the New York Knicks which showed Amare Stoudemire singing with “Shake it Off” with Taylor Swift. Earlier today, there is more video of Amare hanging out with Taylor during the video shoot as he helped T-Swift throw down a two-handed jam with some assistance: T-Swift just sucked the gravity right out of the building!
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