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- Title
Ubiquity of Biofilms on Penile Prostheses: Paradigm Shifts in Understanding of Device-Related Infection.
- Authors
Roth, Bradley J.; Werneburg, Glenn T.; Miller, Aaron W.; Bajic, Petar
- Abstract
This article explores the presence of biofilms on penile prostheses and challenges the assumption that biofilms are always linked to infection. The authors conducted studies that found no significant difference in biofilm composition based on the reason for removal, and that a greater variety of species was associated with a lower risk of infection. They also discovered that biofilm composition varied depending on the manufacturer of the device and the individual patient. These findings suggest that biofilms can be found on both infected and non-infected penile prostheses, and further research is needed to understand their significance and develop prevention and treatment strategies. The article also discusses the Ramon Guiteras Lecture at AUA2024, where the speaker explores the advancements in urology technology, particularly focusing on generative AI like ChatGPT. The speaker believes that urologists will find ways to utilize AI like ChatGPT to improve urological health. The text also emphasizes the accessibility and usefulness of tools such as Arduinos, Raspberry Pis, and 3D printers in teaching innovation to medical students and urological learners. These tools enable problem-solving and the creation of devices for patient care.
- Subjects
PENILE prostheses; BIOFILMS; LANGUAGE models; GENERATIVE artificial intelligence; LINUX operating systems; MEDICAL students
- Publication
AUANews, 2024, Vol 29, Issue 4, p17
- ISSN
1088-7350
- Publication type
Article