Objective: To undertake a meta-analysis of published data on the effect of circumcision on
the risk of urinary tract infection (UTI) in boys. Data sources: Randomised controlled trials …

The prepuce is a common anatomical structure of the male|| 1| and female| 2| external
genitalia of all human and non-human primates; it has been present in primates for at least …

Background A decrease in risk of urinary-tract infection is one of the most commonly given
reasons for circumcision of newborn boys. Previous studies have reported rates of UTI to be …

In the eighteenth century, the Western world viewed circumcision as an embarrassing
disfigurement peculiar to Jews. A century later, British doctors urged parents to circumcise …

Infant male circumcision continues despite growing questions about its medical justification.
As usually performed without analgesia or anaesthetic, circumcision is observably painful. It …

Background Circumcision is a painful procedure that many newborn males undergo in the
first few days after birth. Interventions are available to reduce pain at circumcision; however …

Results Approximately 30% of males are estimated to be circumcised globally, of whom an
estimated two thirds are Muslim. Other common determinants of male circumcision are …

Names: King, Bruce M., author.| Regan, Pamela C., author. Title: Human sexuality
today/Bruce M. King, Pamela C. Regan. Description: 9th edition.| Hoboken, NJ …

Opinion about neonatal male circumcision is deeply divided. Some take it to be a
prophylactic measure with unequivocal and significant health benefits, while others consider …

BACKGROUND:: Preterm and full-term neonates admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit
or elsewhere in the hospital are routinely subjected to invasive procedures that can cause …