Actas urologicas españolas
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The COVID-19 outbreak has substantially altered residents' training activities. While several new virtual learning programs have been recently implemented, the perspective of urology trainees regarding their usefulness still needs to be investigated. ⋯ Our study provides the first global «big picture» of the smart learning modalities and contents that should be prioritized to optimize virtual Urology education. While this survey was conducted during the COVID-19 outbreak, our findings might have even more impact in the future.
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The immune system plays an essential role in the organism's response to cancer. Several haematological markers can influence prognosis and survival of patients. The objective of this study is to determine their prognostic value in testicular germ cell tumours. ⋯ Our results indicate that the analysed haematological markers are associated with poor prognoses at diagnosis. Therefore, their use in daily clinical practice can be a valuable tool in the diagnosis and prognosis of patients with testicular germ cell tumours.
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Multicenter Study Observational Study
Clinical and urodynamic impact of detrusor overactivity in women with overactive bladder.
To evaluate the clinical and urodynamic differences (associated with the presence or absence of detrusor overactivity [DO]) in women with overactive bladder (OAB) referred to Functional Urology and Urodynamic Units in Spain. ⋯ The presence of DO in women with OAB is related to a more severe alteration of the bladder filling phase.
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Observational Study
Analysis of referrals after a synergic work between Primary Care and Urology. Impact of joint protocol implementation and a continuing education program in our healthcare area.
To analyse the evolution and adequacy of referrals from Primary Care to Urology, after the implementation of referral protocols on the most frequent urological diseases and the establishment of a continuing education program. ⋯ The joint work between Urology and Primary Care achieves an improvement in referrals adequacy regarding the most frequent urological pathologies.
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To study the current status of the activity and academic training of residents and young urologists in Spain. ⋯ Our results indicate that academic activity, scientific production and publication of articles of the residents and young urologists in Spain is low. Moreover, participation in the EBU exam, the completion of a master's degree, PhD, rotations and fellowship is low. In contrast, the assessment of scientific activity is considered to be very relevant.