The Journal of urology
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The Journal of urology · Nov 2020
Review Comparative StudyCoronavirus Disease 2019: Coronaviruses and Kidney Injury.
The first case of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was identified and confirmed in December 2019 in Wuhan, China. COVID-19 is gradually posing a serious threat to global public health. In this review the characteristics and mechanism of kidney injury caused by SARS-CoV, MERS-CoV and SARS-CoV-2 infection are summarized and contrasted. In particular, urine-oral transmission, prevention and management of the kidney injury caused by SARS-CoV-2 are emphasized. ⋯ Emerging evidence supports that in patients with SARS-CoV-2 infections the prevalence of kidney injury is high and usually leads to a poor prognosis. Optimal prevention and management of kidney injury will benefit patients with COVID-19.
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The Journal of urology · Nov 2020
ReviewDelaying Cancer Cases in Urology during COVID-19: Review of the Literature.
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a global pandemic affecting hospital systems and the availability of resources for surgical procedures. Our aim is to provide guidance for urologists to help prioritize urological cancer surgeries. ⋯ This review should further assist urologists in recognizing patients with potentially aggressive tumor biology that warrants early treatment.