AUA 2007 - Plenary Session: Infection and Inflammation of the Genitourinary Tract
Monday, 21 May 2007
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Male Circumcision Reduces the Risk of HIV Infection
Wednesday, 09 May 2007
BERKELEY, CA (UroToday.com) - Non-randomized epidemiological studies have suggested that uncircumcised men may be exposed to a higher risk of infection with the HIV virus after sexual intercourse.
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European Urology - A Placebo-Controlled Comparison of the Efficiency of Triple- and Monotherapy in Category III B Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CPPS)
Monday, 02 April 2007
Volume 51, Issue 4, Pages 1113-1118 (April 2007)
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To perform a prospective, placebo-controlled study to examine the efficacy of α-blocker compared with triple therapy (α-blocker, anti-inflammatory, and muscle relaxant) in the treatment of Category IIIB chronic pelvic pain syndrome (Category IIIB CPPS).
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European Urology - Prevalence of Hospital-Acquired Urinary Tract Infections in Urology Departments
Monday, 02 April 2007
Volume 51, Issue 4, Pages 1100-1112 (April 2007)
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The aim of our study was to register the prevalence of nosocomial urinary tract infections (NAUTIs) in urology sections in Europe and Asia.
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European Urology - Seminal Plasma Cytokines and Chemokines in Prostate Inflammation: Interleukin 8 as a Predictive Biomarker in Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome and Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Wednesday, 14 February 2007
Volume 51, Issue 2, Pages 524-533 (February 2007) Abstract - Objective:This prospective study quantified cytokine and chemokine levels in seminal plasma of patients with chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS) and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), to evaluate inflammatory mediators as possible surrogate markers for diagnosis and treatment efficacy.
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European Urology - Active Surveillance of Nosocomial Infections in Urologic Patients
Monday, 01 January 2007
Volume 51, Issue 1, Pages 247-254 (January 2007) Abstract - Objectives: We report the results of a 4-month survey implemented at the urologic clinic of an Italian university hospital, with the following aims: (1) to describe the incidence of nosocomial infections (NI) in our setting for comparison within and between urologic wards and (2) to provide relevant information to monitor and target infection control policies.
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European Urology - Seminal Microflora in Asymptomatic Inflammatory (NIH IV Category) Prostatitis
Friday, 01 December 2006
Volume 50, Issue 6, Pages 1338-1346 (December 2006) Abstract - Objectives: To prove the need for the quantitative full-microflora semen analysis for determining the role of microorganisms in the etiology of asymptomatic inflammatory prostatitis, and to correlate the seminal white blood cell (WBC) counts with interleukin 6 (IL-6) levels.
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European Urology - Urogenital Infections: The Pivotal Role of the Urologist
Tuesday, 10 October 2006
Volume 50, Issue 4, Pages 657-659 (October 2006)
Urogenital infections are a major concern for urologists. Many urologic patients are treated because of a urogenital infection and many are exposed to infection by urologic interventions.
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Quinolone Use Has Surpased Sulfa Antibiotics For The Treatment Of Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections In Women
Wednesday, 05 April 2006
BERKELEY, CA (UroToday.com) - Sulfa drugs have traditionally been the most frequently prescribed antibiotics for women with uncomplicated UTIs.
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BJUI Mini Reviews - Chlamydial Infections and Prostatitis in Men
Monday, 03 April 2006
In this review, treatments for only some antibiotics are effective because of the intracellular habitat of the pathogen. Preventing infection is a serious issue and comprises treatment and screening efforts.
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New Technology Rapidly Identifies Urinary Tract Pathogens
Tuesday, 21 February 2006
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new method employing electrochemical DNA biosensors rapidly and accurately identifies bacterial pathogens in urine, researchers in California report.
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E. Faecium's Esp Gene Does Not Contribute To Catheter-Related Bacteremia
Wednesday, 04 January 2006
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The esp gene of vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium (VREF) is not associated with catheter-related bacteremia or biofilm formation, according to a report in the December issue of Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy.
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