Alberto Melchionna

ORCID: 0000-0002-9916-6478
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  • Kidney Stones and Urolithiasis Treatments
  • Urinary Bladder and Prostate Research
  • Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
  • Pediatric Urology and Nephrology Studies
  • Inflammatory Biomarkers in Disease Prognosis
  • Bladder and Urothelial Cancer Treatments
  • Migraine and Headache Studies
  • Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
  • Urinary Tract Infections Management
  • Sexual function and dysfunction studies
  • Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Issues
  • Social Media in Health Education
  • Advanced X-ray and CT Imaging
  • Male Reproductive Health Studies
  • Diagnosis and Treatment of Venous Diseases
  • Urological Disorders and Treatments
  • Paleopathology and ancient diseases
  • Glaucoma and retinal disorders
  • Dermatological and Skeletal Disorders
  • HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
  • Laser Applications in Dentistry and Medicine
  • Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
  • Phosphodiesterase function and regulation
  • Urinary and Genital Oncology Studies
  • Intestinal and Peritoneal Adhesions

University College London
2023-2024

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
2023-2024

University College Hospital
2023

University of Naples Federico II
2021-2022

Sapienza University of Rome
2019

Odense University Hospital
2017

CTO Andrea Alesini
2017

To evaluate the quality of YouTube™ videos on bladder pain syndrome (BPS) and to investigate whether they can be used as a reliable source information.The search term "bladder syndrome" was YouTubeTM platform. The first 100 were selected. Patient Education Materials Assessment Tool for audio-visual content (PEMAT A/V), Global Quality Score (GQS), Misinformation tool, DISCERN score assess videos' content. Pearson's test potential correlations between variables.Seventy-nine suitable analyses....

10.1002/nau.24802 article EN Neurourology and Urodynamics 2021-09-24

The Internet is an important and easily accessible source of information. aim the current study was to investigate quality YouTube videos on cystoscopy establish if they can be used as a reliable information tool for internet users.The search term "cystoscopy" platform first 120 were analyzed. To assess video Patient Education Materials Assessment Tool (PEMAT) Audiovisual (A/V) (Understandability Actionability sections), Misinformation score Global Quality Score (GQS) used.Of all videos, 72...

10.4081/aiua.2022.1.57 article EN cc-by-nc Archivio Italiano di Urologia e Andrologia 2022-03-29

Background and objective: Fibrinogen albumin are two proteins widely used, singularly in combination, cancer patients as biomarkers of nutritional status, inflammation disease prognosis. The aim our study was to investigate the preoperative fibrinogen-to-albumin ratio (FAR) a predictor malignancy well advanced grade with bladder cancer. Materials Methods: A retrospective analysis who underwent TURBT at institution between 2017 2021 conducted. FAR obtained from venous blood samples performed...

10.3390/medicina58101490 article EN cc-by Medicina 2022-10-19

We subtyped patients with nocturia according to daily variations in urine production and bladder capacity.Patients 1 or more episodes per day were prospectively enrolled this study. Post-void residual was collected a 3-day frequency-volume chart created. Nocturnal polyuria capacity calculated for each patient. Reduced defined as mean 24-hour less than 200 ml. Patients categorized into 4 subgroups by the presence absence of nocturnal reduced capacity.Of 84 study 50 (59.5%) had decreased...

10.1097/ju.0000000000000022 article EN The Journal of Urology 2019-01-23

Retinal, choroidal and optic disc vascularity has never been evaluated in patients taking PDE5is long-term. The aim of our study was to evaluate the neurostructural vascular changes after long-term use tadalafil, using spectral domain (SD)-optical coherence tomography (OCT) optical angiography (OCTA). In present clinical trial, 27 who have tadalafil 20 mg on alternate days (OAD) for at least 6 months (Group A) were enrolled. matched group consisted healthy men B). Both groups underwent...

10.3390/diagnostics11050802 article EN cc-by Diagnostics 2021-04-28

Introduction: This single-center experience describes the indications, novel technique, and outcomes of performing 14F super-mini percutaneous cystolitholapaxy (14F-SMPCCL). Materials Methods: Cases between 2019 2022 were retrospectively identified with surgical recorded. Using access to bladder, an endoscope was inserted through ClearPetra sheath laser lithotripsy completed stone fragments suctioned out. Results: Sixteen cases included in study all patients adults. Average conglomerate size...

10.1089/end.2022.0697 article EN Journal of Endourology 2023-01-12

The aim of this study was to investigate the role preoperative Monocyte-to-Lymphocyte ratio (MLR) as a potential predictor bladder cancer (BC).Clinical data patients who underwent TURBT at our institution between 2017 and 2021 were collected retrospectively analysed. MLR obtained from blood analyses performed within 1 month hospital admission. association with different clinic-pathological features histological reports further Statistical analysis using Kruskal Wallis test for non-parametric...

10.1515/jbcpp-2022-0179 article EN cc-by Journal of Basic and Clinical Physiology and Pharmacology 2022-08-20

With advancements in laser technology and urological techniques, flexible ureterorenoscopy has emerged as a vital surgical approach for managing stone disease. Various techniques can be employed to customize endourological treatments. Despite the continuous evolution of equipment, it remains crucial comprehend fundamental steps procedure. This paper offers comprehensive step-by-step guide that integrates latest both scopes lasers. Additionally, outlines potential pitfalls strategies...

10.1097/cu9.0000000000000252 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Current Urology 2024-06-24

You have accessJournal of UrologyBladder & Urethra: Anatomy, Physiology Pharmacology II1 Apr 2017MP94-07 PATIENTS WITH NOCTURNAL POLYURIA PRESENTED A DIFFERENT NIGHT-TIME AND DAY-TIME BLADDER CAPACITY: IMPLICATION FOR NOCTURIA Fabrizio Presicce, Cosimo De Nunzio, Federica Puccini, Alberto Melchionna, Riccardo Lombardo, and Andrea Tubaro PresicceFabrizio Presicce More articles by this author , NunzioCosimo Nunzio PucciniFederica Puccini MelchionnaAlberto Melchionna LombardoRiccardo Lombardo...

10.1016/j.juro.2017.02.2910 article EN The Journal of Urology 2017-04-01
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