World journal of urology
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World journal of urology · Jan 2019
Comment LetterAuthor reply: Letter to editor on the effect of corticosteroid on postoperative early pain, renal colic and total analgesic consumption after uncomplicated and unstented ureteroscopy: a matched-pair analysis by Mark C. Kendall.
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World journal of urology · Jan 2019
LetterLetter to the editor regarding the article "Evaluation of pain perception associated with use of the magnetic-end ureteric double-J stent for short-term ureteric stenting".
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World journal of urology · Nov 2018
ReviewDevelopment of immunotherapy in bladder cancer: present and future on targeting PD(L)1 and CTLA-4 pathways.
Over the past 3 decades, no major treatment breakthrough has been reported for advanced bladder cancer. Recent Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of five immune checkpoint inhibitors in the management of advanced bladder cancer represent new therapeutic opportunities. This review examines the available data of the clinical trials leading to the approval of ICIs in the management of metastatic bladder cancer and the ongoing trials in advanced and localized settings. ⋯ Blocking the PD-1 negative immune receptor or its ligand, PD-L1, results in unprecedented rates of anti-tumour activity in patients with metastatic urothelial cancer. However, a large majority of patients do not respond to anti-PD(L)1 drugs monotherapy. Investigations exploring the potential value of predictive biomarkers, optimal combination and sequences are ongoing to improve such treatment strategies.
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World journal of urology · Nov 2018
The prevalence and risk factors of nocturia in China, South Korea, and Taiwan: results from a cross-sectional, population-based study.
To examine the prevalence, symptomatology, and risk factors for nocturia using data from an internet-based questionnaire conducted in China, South Korea, and Taiwan. ⋯ Nocturia is a common and bothersome condition affecting a large proportion of men and women aged ≥ 40 years in China, South Korea, and Taiwan. Factors associated with nocturia included age, sex, comorbid conditions, and LUTS.
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World journal of urology · Oct 2018
Implementation of medical scribes in an academic urology practice: an analysis of productivity, revenue, and satisfaction.
Pressure on physicians to increase productivity is rising in parallel with administrative tasks, regulations, and the use of electronic health records (EHRs). Physician extenders and clinical pathways are already in use to increase productivity and reduce costs and burnout, but other strategies are required. We evaluated whether implementation of medical scribes in an academic urology clinic would affect productivity, revenue, and patient/provider satisfaction. ⋯ Implementing medical scribes in academic urology practices may be useful in increasing productivity, revenue, and provider satisfaction, while maintaining high patient satisfaction.