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The aim of this study was to determine the efficacy of intranasal desmopressin in the treatment of nocturnal polyuria in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Twelve men with BPH were treated with intranasal desmopressin at bedtime for nocturnal polyuria. All patients underwent
The long term impact of pre-hospital thrombolysis in acute myocardial infarction on the subsequent development of heart failure symptoms was investigated in 362 consecutive patients. The pre hospital strategy, used in 61 patients, allowed for very early administration of streptokinase, within
OBJECTIVE
To investigate, in a cohort of nondisabled elderly people, the association between urinary complaints and severity of age-related white matter changes (ARWMC).
METHODS
Cross-sectional data analysis from a longitudinal multinational study.
METHODS
The Leukoaraiosis And DISability Study,
Lower urinary tract dysfunction is very frequent during the acute phase of stroke. In the majority of cases, it resolves over the months following the acute neurological event. A review of the literature does not identify any chronic urinary disorders specific to post-stroke, except in very
Sickle cell anemia is one of the best studied inherited diseases, and despite being caused by a single point mutation in the HBB gene, multiple pleiotropic effects of the abnormal hemoglobin S production range from vaso-occlusive crisis, stroke, and pulmonary hypertension to osteonecrosis and leg
OBJECTIVE
Sickle cell disease is one of the most common hereditary diseases, and migration trends and cross breeding have increased its incidence in Europe. While much has been published about the disease, there are few reviews in the literature dealing with its manifestations in the genitourinary
Obstructive sleep apnoea may be accompanied by various cardiovascular consequences resulting from alteration of the activity of the autonomous nervous system. These changes are mediated by: a--hypoxemia developing during the apnoea, b--severe hypoxemia, hypercapnia and acidosis in postapnoea,
BACKGROUND
Evidence suggests the type of treatment received for prostate carcinoma is associated with comorbidity, but little information is available on associations with specific comorbid disease or symptoms. The authors examined the relations between treatment and comorbidity, specific comorbid
We report the case of a 54-year-old hypertensive woman who presented with sudden onset left hemiparesis with facial asymmetry and inability to pass urine. Her bladder was distended and she had to be catheterised. MRI of her brain showed a large infarct in the right pontine region. Antiplatelet
OBJECTIVE
To clarify the effects of zolpidem, a gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)(A) receptor agonist, on bladder function, and urine production, we investigated the effects of zolpidem administration on bladder overactivity induced by cerebral infarction (CI) and on urine excretion increased by water
Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is the most common hereditary form of kidney disease. Clinical data on this multisystem disorder are scarce from developing countries. We conducted a prospective observational study of the clinical profile of ADPKD patients at a single center over
The correlation among metabolic syndrome, lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), and cardiovascular disease (CVD) is well established. In particular, CVD has been proposed as a potential risk factor for both LUTS progression and severity.
To evaluate whether LUTS severity can be considered as a