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Urodynamic evaluation of acute effects of sildenafil on voiding among males with erectile dysfunction and symptomatic benign prostate Abstract To evaluate the acute effects of sildenafil citrate on micturition of men with erectile dysfunction and symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia using urodynamic parameters. Materials and methods: Between June and December 2009, a total of 50 patients over the age of 40 participated in the study. The patients were admitted to our hospital with erectile dysfunction and moderate to severe lower urinary symptoms with benign prostatic hyperplasia. To examine the sexual function of the participants, we used the IIEF-5 Sexual Health Inventory for Men questionnaire. Patients were randomly divided into 2 groups: a treatment group and a control group. A basal urodynamic evaluation was performed in both groups. After the urodynamic evaluation, 50 mg of sildenafil was given to the patients in the control group and 1 h later a second evaluation was perform

Abstract To investigate the prevalence of monosymptomatic enuresis (ME) in children diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) and the rate of resolution or improvement in enuresis following adenotonsillectomy. Materials and methods: We retrospectively reviewed the charts of 541 consecutive patients who underwent adenotonsillectomy for OSAS secondary to adenotonsillar hypertrophy between January 2005 and January 2009. All of the charts for patients between 5 and 18 years of age at the time of surgery (n = 398) were included in the study. After reviewing the charts, the families were contacted by telephone. Those patients who had shown preoperative symptoms of enuresis were questioned to determine whether there had been any change in their complaints postoperatively. Results: Of the 398 patients whose records were reviewed, 98 were excluded from this study because of incomplete records. The incidence of ME in the study group (n = 300) prior to adenotonsillectomy was 30.7% (

The aim of this research is evaluating the correlation of self-compassion, eating disorder and body image satisfaction. The sample of this study was collected from suitable participants. The 164 participants of this research are between 18-55 ages, have no clinical eating disorder. In this study Self-Compassion Scale, Eating Disorder Examination, Body Image Questionnaire and 8 demographic information questions were used. The veri were gathered from Qualtrics. The veri were analyzed on Jamovi 1.0.7 and the correlations were computed. As conclusion, a negative correlation was found between self-compassion and eating disorder, a negative correlation between body image satisfaction and eating disorder and a positive correlation between self-compassion and body image satisfaction. In the previous studies, there were congruence results about the correlation between these variables. Keywords: self-compassion, eating disorder, body image satisfaction

Abstract Summary: This study investigates the familial risk of varicocele by examining the first-degree relatives of men with known varicoceles. Among 49 men with clinical varicocele who presented with infertility, testicular pain, or scrotal swelling between June 2008 and May 2009, 66 first-degree relatives were screened. Compared to a control group of 100 men without varicocele, the prevalence of palpable varicocele in first-degree relatives (33.9%) was significantly higher (3 times) than in the control group (12%). Fathers (21.1%) and brothers (36.2%) of patients with varicocele showed the highest prevalence. The study suggests a hereditary aspect of varicocele and recommends counseling for male relatives of affected individuals regarding the increased risk. This study highlights the need for further research into the genetic causes and clinical impact of varicocele inheritance.

This study investigates the protective effects of Caffeic Acid Phenethyl Ester (CAPE) against Cyclosporine A (CsA)-induced nephrotoxicity. CsA is a potent immunosuppressive agent commonly used after organ transplantation but has significant nephrotoxic effects, which limit its widespread use. CAPE, a natural compound with strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, has been shown to reduce oxidative damage in various tissues. Materials and Methods: Wistar-albino female rats were divided into four groups: Control (saline only), CAPE (10 μmol/kg/day for 11 days), CsA (15 mg/kg/day for 10 days), and CsA + CAPE. Biochemical analyses included measurements of blood urea nitrogen (BUN), creatinine (Cr), lipid peroxidation (MDA), myeloperoxidase (MPO), superoxide dismutase (SOD), and catalase (CAT) activities. Results: CsA administration significantly increased BUN and creatinine levels, indicating renal impairment. The CsA + CAPE group showed reduced creatinine levels comp

Abstract Transurethral prostate resection (TURP) is still considered the gold standard in the treatment of symptomatic benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH). Category IV chronic prostatitis (CP) is described by the National Institute of Health (NIH-IV) as the asymptomatic inflammation of the prostate and it may be detected along with benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) during histological examinations of the prostate. In this study, we evaluate the impact of the presence of NIH-IV defined prostatitis on early post-operative outcomes of transurethral resection of the prostate. Materials and methods: Between 2004 and 2008, medical records of 247 patients who underwent TURP in Adana Numune Training and Research hospital were examined, retrospectively. Patients who had a histological diagnosis of only BPH were considered in Group 1 whereas Group 2 consisted of patients with both NIH-IV CP and BPH simultaneously. Factors such as total prostate specific antigen (tPSA) levels, International Prosta