To examine whether urinary tract nerve growth factor (uNGF) could be a biomarker for overactive bladder (OAB) symptom, we conducted a comprehensive meta-analysis of 8 case-control studies. In all the studies considered, patients with OAB symptom had a higher uNGF level compared to healthy people. In addition, patients had a significantly lower uNGF level after successful treatment. In the subgr...

OBJECTIVES To determine whether the Chinese version of the International Prostate Symptom Score can differentiate surgically treatable conditions from functional disorders among patients with lower urinary tract symptoms. DESIGN Retrospective cross-sectional study. SETTING Community hospital, Hong Kong. PATIENTS A cohort of 121 adult males with lower urinary tract symptoms referred to a s...

BACKGROUND To preliminary investigate the effects of silodosin 8 mg once daily on obstruction urodynamic parameters and subjective symptoms in Caucasian patients with lower urinary tract symptoms suggestive of benign prostatic enlargement. METHODS We performed a single-center, open-label, single-arm, post-marketing interventional clinical trial. Inclusion criteria were: Caucasian subjects age...

Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) is a global term which includes symptoms caused by failure to store urine and empty the bladder, and post-micturition symptoms. The term LUTS was initially coined in 1994. Before that urinary symptoms were frequently attributed to a particular organ such as the prostate [1]. Since then organocentric terms such as ‘prostatism’ have become increasingly obsolete...

OBJECTIVES To study the prevalence and associated risk factors of erectile dysfunction and lower urinary tract symptoms in a primary care population in Hong Kong. DESIGN Questionnaire study. SETTING Sai Ying Pun Jockey Club General Outpatient Clinic, Hong Kong. PARTICIPANTS Male patients (n=950) seen between November 2010 and February 2011. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES International Prostate S...

BACKGROUND The diagnostic value of prostate volume results has been evaluated in patients with prostate problems of benign cause. METHODS For 247 patients, automated volume results were compared to manual results of planimetric reference volume and of the classical ellipsoid formula. Also, transition zone volume was estimated and growth curves of the prostate and prostate dimensions over age ...

BACKGROUND Prevalence of lower urinary tract dysfunction (LUTD) in children is between 6 and 9% with urinary incontinence (UI) being one of the most common symptom. VARIOUS ASPECTS OF LOWER URINARY TRACT SYMPTOMS LUTS Anatomical anomalies of the urinary tract as well as neurogenic underlying pathology can results in LUTS. Comorbidities and long-term consequences of the LUTD for the female pat...

We present a case of osteomyelitis requiring prolonged intravenous cephalothin complicated by symptomatic calcium oxalate urocalculi formation. Patients on long-term β-lactam antibiotics with lower urinary tract symptoms may have urolithiasis rather than a urinary tract infection.

OBJECTIVES To evaluate predictors of the response to doxazosin, a selective alpha-adrenoceptor antagonist, when used for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms in men with Parkinson's disease. METHODS In a prospective study, 33 consecutive men (mean age 59.2 ± 7.0 years) with Parkinson's disease and lower urinary tract symptoms were evaluated. Neurological dysfunction was assessed with...