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Abstract Background Diabetic nephropathy (DN) remains a leading cause of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Tubular biomarkers, such as urinary Netrin-1, are emerging as early indicators of ...

Background: Febrile illness in pediatric populations often poses a diagnostic challenge due to overlapping clinical features across various etiologies. While respiratory infections are common, urinary tract infections (U...

Abstract Background Timely and accurate pregnancy detection in the dairy animals is essential for minimizing calving intervals to accelerate reproductive turnover and increase milk production from livestock farming. Urin...

Abstract Objective To investigate the association between ultrasonically detected fetal urinary system abnormalities and chromosomal copy number variations (CNVs) in Heilongjiang Province, northeastern China. Methods Coh...

BackgroundExercise therapy is the first-line treatment for postpartum stress urinary incontinence (PSUI); however, the optimal regimen remains unclear.ObjectiveThis study aimed to compare the effects of different exercis...

Aim: This study aimed to investigate the accuracy, adequacy, and reliability of YouTube videos concerning urinary incontinence exercises.Material and Methods: YouTube was searched with the keywords 'urinary incontinence ...

Abstract Background Management of upper urinary tract stones with moderate-to-severe hydronephrosis remains challenging due to altered renal anatomy and higher complication risks. Flexible negative-pressure ureteral shea...

BackgroundParathyroid carcinoma (PC) is a rare and often misdiagnosed endocrine malignancy that can present with diverse clinical manifestations, complicating its detection and management.Case presentationThis case repor...

Purpose: To evaluate the impact of intra- and interfractional motion on dose distribution and clinical outcome in prostate magnetic resonance (MR)-guided adaptive radiotherapy. Methods: Seventy-six patients were treated ...

Abstract Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is a common health problem faced by most parous women, particularly after vaginal deliveries, often due to pelvic floor muscle (PFM) damage. According to the International Conti...

Abstract Background Pediatric urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a major source of morbidity, often leading to severe complications like renal scarring, hypertension, and chronic kidney disease if not treated promptly. ...

Xiaohua Zheng,1,2 Chaoqin Lin,2 Yunyan Zheng,3 Yu Wang,2 Ying Xu2 1Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital, College of Clinical Medicine for Obstetrics & Gynecology and Pediatrics, Fujian University of Traditional...

Objective To explore the association between trace metals and multiple health outcomes. Methods The cross-sectional study was from eight cycles of National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) from 2005 to 20...

ABSTRACT Background and Aims It is well‐known that perchlorate, nitrate, and thiocyanate are thyroid‐disrupting chemicals. Evidence regarding the cognitive correlates of thyroid‐disrupting anions in older adults re...

Transitional cell carcinoma (TCC), or urothelial carcinoma, is the most common malignant tumor of the canine urinary bladder or urethra, often causing urinary obstruction. While chemotherapy is generally considered as pr...

Tingting Huang,1 Jibao Qin,2 Xi Jiang,1 Ming Hu,1 Jiaping Wang,1 Kaiyong Chen,3 Fumeng Yang,4 Jin Gu,5 Huiyi Wu,1 Xinkuan Chen6 1Department of Laboratory Medicine, Donghai Hospital Affiliated to Kangda College of Nanjing...

Abstract Background L-theanine (N-ethyl-γ-glutamine), an amino acid found in tea leaves and known for contributing to their umami taste, is widely marketed as a supplement for promoting relaxation. Recently, potential e...

Abstract Background Bacterial urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common bacterial infections in children. The prevalence and etiological patterns of pediatric UTIs vary based on demographic and environmen...

IntroductionMyroides odoratimimus is a Gram-negative opportunistic pathogen primarily affecting immunocompromised individuals. However, its resistance characteristics and therapeutic response in cancer patients remain po...

Function diagrams focus on physiological concepts rather than associated structures and can serve as elaboration tools and mnemonic aids. A function diagram prototype of the gastrointestinal system was recently described...

Abstract Objective To compare the clinical characteristics of infectious and non-infectious stones in patients with urinary tract infections caused by Proteus mirabilis and to explore associated influencing factors. Meth...

Abstract Background Acute hepatic porphyria (AHP) is a heme metabolism disorder characterized by acute abdominal pain episodes, with diagnostic delays and misdiagnosis due to heterogeneous presentations and symptom overl...

BackgroundGestational weight gain is closely related to maternal and infant health outcomes. Pregnant women are simultaneously exposed to four metals—lithium (Li), vanadium (V), uranium (U), and bismuth (Bi)—through ...

Extensive burns are associated with numerous severe complications. While paralytic ileus is relatively common, the co-occurrence of acute pancreatitis (AP) is rare, clinically insidious, and highly fatal. Diagnosis is pa...