Xi Xiao

Gut microbiome-derived metabolites in prostate cancer: microbial mechanisms of immune modulation, androgen metabolism, and therapeutic implications

The global burden of prostate cancer continues to rise, yet conventional biomarkers and therapies face substantial limitations due to tumor heterogeneity and treatment resistance. The gut microbiome has emerged as a critical regulator of host metabolism and immunity, with its bioactive metabolites influencing prostate...

Reliability and readability of AI chatbot responses to patient questions about robot-assisted radical cystectomy

Comparative performance of artificial intelligence chatbots in patient education for robot-assisted radical prostatectomy: quality, transparency and readability

Although some models provided comparatively stronger patient education, none consistently produced sufficiently accessible information on robot-assisted radical prostatectomy, and these tools may supplement, but should not replace, individualized counseling by urologists and multidisciplinary prostate cancer teams.