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The Société Internationale d’Urologie Journal (SIUJ) is an online, open access journal. It publishes original, peer-reviewed work in all areas of urology.
May 6, 2021 8 tweets 3 min read
In last month’s issue of #SIUJ, @JessicaDeLong23 and @RamonVirasoro discuss the development of a GURS fellowship and training program in the Caribbean bit.ly/3tliRIb #OpenAccess #urology #urosome

(1/n) With over 5 billion people lacking access to adequate surgical and anesthesia care across the globe, the global health community is focusing on reducing these health inequalities by improving access and overall outcomes.

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Feb 25, 2021 7 tweets 4 min read
In this #SIUJ editorial, @pcvblack discussed gender disparity in urology. Why is this a priority for @SIU_Journal and what barriers remain in place?

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(1/n) Gender disparity is a big problem that deserves a lot more attention within the urological community. The ultimate goal of gender equality is to develop a diverse urologic workforce that provides optimal patient care. (2/n)
Jan 8, 2021 7 tweets 7 min read
@LiangGQu, Vaisnavi Thirugnanasundralingam, @damien_bolton, @UroOncMD & @lawrentschuk reviewed the role of tissue-based immunohistochemical markers for diagnosis and classification of #RCC in this 1st edition of #SIUJ!
#OpenAccess #UroSoMe

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1/n Image #RCC presents various subtypes, classified according to anatomical, morphological, immunohistochemical (#IHC) & molecular features. Even after '16 reclassification, tissue biomarkers differentiate RCC subtypes & distinguish them from non-renal neoplasms or metastatic disease
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Nov 5, 2020 9 tweets 3 min read
In the first issue of #SIUJ, @AnkeetShahMD @DominicGrimberg @BrantInman discussed the classification of molecular biomarkers. #OpenAccess siuj.org/index.php/siuj… (1/n) A “biomarker” is any measurable characteristic that indicates the presence or absence of disease or the biological response to a stimulus, typically an exposure or intervention. (2/n)