The aim of this study was to examine morphologically the participation of extraradicular
biofilm in refractory periapical periodontitis. Six teeth and five extruded root filling gutta …

Background At present, one out of six couples is infertile, and in 50% of cases, infertility is
attributed to male infertility factors. Genetic abnormalities are found in 10%‐20% of patients …

Abstract Background and Purpose: Ureteral stents are a fundamental part of many urologic
procedures. Serious complications, including migration, fragmentation, and stone formation …

Radical cystectomy is the gold standard treatment for muscle invasive bladder cancer, but
some patients have medically inoperable disease or refuse cystectomy to preserve their …

There are strong genetic components to cardiorespiratory fitness and its response to
exercise training. It would be useful to understand the differences in the genomic profile of …

Prostatic diseases are characterized by increased activity of cytokines, growth factors, and
cyclooxygenases-(COX-) 1 and 2. Activation of COX-1 and COX-2 results in increased levels …

Methods Twelve male subjects participated in two experimental trials: 1) resistance exercise
while breathing normoxic air [normoxic resistance exercise (NR)] and 2) resistance exercise …

OBJECTIVE: To examine which parameters should be measured to preoperatively
determine the stone burden as predictors of stone-free (SF) status after a single flexible …

The functional role of nuclear factor of activated T-cells (NFAT), a key regulator of the
immune response, in bladder cancer progression remains uncertain. In this study, we …

Background There is no reliable biomarker for predicting the prognosis of patients who
undergo radical cystectomy for bladder cancer. Recent studies have shown that the …