Dylan Buller¹, Brooke Harnisch¹, Vikram Lyall², Michael Goltzman¹, Evelyn Neuber³, Alison Bartolucci³, Stanton Honig^1,4

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.30, No.4, pp. 11613-11618, 2023

Abstract Introduction: To evaluate patient preference for sperm disposition in case of death based on demographic factors and infertility etiology.
Materials and methods: This retrospective cohort study was performed at a university hospital-affiliated fertility center. Charts of 550 men undergoing cryopreservation for assisted reproductive technologies (ART) between 2016-2019 were reviewed to create a descriptive dataset. Patients previously signed consent forms stating their preference for sperm transfer to their partner or disposal in the event of their subsequent death. Patients undergoing sperm cryopreservation for the purpose of ART were analyzed to assess associations between demographic characteristics and etiology of… More >

Lauren S. Faber, Tania Lyons, Michael S. Davis

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.30, No.5, pp. 11698-11702, 2023

Abstract Introduction: The United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) is tasked with ensuring fair and equitable access to organs for patients seeking transplant. Despite UNOS’ position statement clearly stating that prisoner status should not preclude transplant evaluation, prisoners continue to face significant barriers. The goal of this survey was to discover how many American transplant centers are willing to evaluate, list, and transplant prisoners.
Materials and methods: All adult kidney transplant centers listed as active on the UNOS website were contacted to participate in a survey asking if they were willing to evaluate, list, and transplant prisoners, and… More >

Xiaoming Jia, Linyu You, Qin An^*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.22, No.3, pp. 115-121, 2020, DOI:10.32604/IJMHP.2020.011120 - 14 August 2020

Abstract Psychological hotlines became the most convenient and feasible way to provide psychological intervention for the needy after the outbreak of COVID- 19. Hotlines assisting in defeating the coronavirus functioned quite differently from general psychological hotlines and face-to-face counseling. This article discusses the specificity of hotlines of this kind, including appropriate operational procedures that include the overall assessment and the empathetic understanding of the clients, a quick focus on goals, and real-world oriented assistance. Major administrative and ethical concerns are also addressed. More >