Significant predictive factors for subfertility in men with subclinical varicocele

Micronutrients as an Alternative to Fertility Treatment in Men with Subclinical Varicocele

Mitochondrial Genetic Variation in Iranian Infertile Men with Varicocele

Objective Several recent studies have shown that mitochondrial DNA mutations lead to major disabilities and premature death in carriers. More than 150 mutations in human mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) genes have been associated with a wide spectrum of disorders. Varicocele, one of the causes of infertility in men wherein abnormal inflexion and distension of veins of the pampiniform plexus is observe...

Asymptomatic postpubertal male with palpable left varicocele and subclinical right varicocele.

benefits and risks of surgery should be discussed in detail with the parents and the patient. In selected adolescents with varicoceles, semen analysis may be useful in decision-making 17 though the normal range for adolescent semen parameters is lacking. Hormonal tests may be potentially useful for evaluation of testicular function in adolescents with varicocele and helpful in selecting patient...

Predictive factors for clinically significant pharmacist interventions at hospital admission

Pharmaceutical care activities at hospital admission have a significant impact on patient safety. The objective of this study was to identify predictive factors for clinically significant pharmacist interventions (PIs) performed during medication reconciliation and medication review at patient hospital admission.A 4-week prospective study was conducted in 4 medicine wards. At hospital admission...

Differences in body mass index and height factors between men with and without varicocele.

AIM Despite many studies published in recent years concerning the relationship between demographic factors and varicocele, this issue remains controversial. The aim of this study was to identify a possible influence of body mass index (BMI) and height on occurrence varicocele in men. METHODS In a case-control study 153 patients aged 18-40 years from 2004 to 20014, with moderate and sever vari...