Natural in Medical Technology

Video: New Dove(R) Body Washes with NutriumMoisture(TM) Restore Skin's Natural Moisture

... Now, Dove has discovered how to restore skin's natural moisture while cleansing with body wash. Current ... is clinically proven to preserve both skin's natural proteins and lipids while significantly reducing ... reduces protein damage, and 100% skin-compatible natural moisturizers, including stearic acid, soybean oil ...

Cardax Pharmaceuticals Nominates Clinical Candidate Heptax for Liver Disease; Heptax Ameliorates Inflammation and Oxidative Stress Related to Liver Disease and Metabolic Syndrome

... highly bioavailable proprietary derivative of the natural dietary carotenoid astaxanthin that addresses ... syndrome." "Our novel derivative of the natural carotenoid astaxanthin exhibits dramatically ... for clinical study and it is converted to the natural active metabolite in the gastrointestinal tract. ...

Cognition Therapeutics Closes Series A Financing to Advance Drug Candidates for Alzheimer's Disease

... the company's proprietary chemistry is based on natural molecular scaffolds which brought us effective ... proprietary chemistry platform converts natural products into low molecular weight chemically ... responses were the sole screening method and natural product derivatives formed the starting materials ...

First Patient of NOTES Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) Study Successfully Treated With Ethicon Endo-Surgery Devices

... for Minimally Invasive Surgery, marks the first natural orifice translumenal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) ... The Ethicon Endo-Surgery Toolbox* for natural orifice surgery is a novel, comprehensive suite ... of the Ethicon Endo-Surgery Toolbox for natural orifice surgery, the study is also designed to ...

When It Comes to Natural Remedies for Hormonal Balance, the Proof Is in the Clinical Research

... American women to reject the drug en masse. While natural products that promise relief from menopausal ... to regulate hormone levels; with one exception: natural Health International's Femmenessence , made from ... health," explains James Frame, CEO of natural Health International (NHI), a vertically ...

Ethicon Endo-Surgery Studies Presented at DDW Demonstrate Potential of Pure NOTES Surgery With Company's Toolbox

... novel, investigational* Toolbox enables natural orifice translumenal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) ... of key surgical activities critical to pure natural orifice surgery and SSL. The seven studies ... months, the Ethicon Endo-Surgery Toolbox for natural orifice surgery will be evaluated in a human ...

NovaBay(R) Pharmaceuticals Enters into Agreement to Broaden Intellectual Property Estate and Expand Clinical Opportunities for Its Aganocide(R) Compounds

... many years on the use of N-chlorotaurine (NCT), a natural antimicrobial produced by the body's white blood ... or enhance the biological activity of the natural compound while adding pharmaceutically acceptable ... designed by NovaBay to mimic the body's natural defense against infection. The Aganocide ...

Optigenex Inc. Signs New License and Distribution Agreement With Itochu Corporation of Japan

... forest botanical extract that helps the body's natural ability to repair damage to its own DNA due to ... as a unique DNA repair adjuvant, as well as a natural inhibitor of pro-inflammatory agents and a natural immune system supporter. Itochu partners ...

Gallbladder Removal Through Vagina Offers Minimally Invasive Alternative

... in the U.S. to successfully complete vaginal natural orifice translumenal endoscopic surgery or NOTES ... procedure. The technique, known as NOTES -- natural orifice translumenal endoscopic surgery -- is ... surgery because it uses an easily accessible natural orifice that has proven safety for over a ...

Evidence Lacking in Multivitamin Study of Women's Risk of Cancer, Heart Disease or Death, Says Natural Products Association

... of scientific and regulatory affairs for the natural Products Association. "This study fails to tell ... wrong public health message." About The natural Products Association The natural Products Association is the nation's largest and ...

Texas Back Institute Leads Way in New Facet Joint Clinical Trial

... affected spinal joints while preserving the natural motion of the spine. "It's a great device ... the excess bone growth and maintains natural motion," said Dr. Sachs. "Patients are recovering ... a quality of motion similar to the patient's natural range of motion before stenosis. The TFAS ...

Study Shows Pine Bark Naturally Reduces Knee Osteoarthritis

... for osteoarthritis symptoms making it a viable, natural and safe alternative for individuals. This is the ... About Pycnogenol(R) Pycnogenol(R) is a natural plant extract originating from the bark of the ... and organic acids, which offer extensive natural health benefits. The extract has been widely ...

ViaViente Demonstrates Cardiovascular Benefits in New Human Trial

... results are important because they show how a natural anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory product like ... intake of anti-oxidants, especially in their natural form. Oxidative stress causes damage to cells and ... to cardiovascular health of consuming a non-drug, natural food product. It correlates the consumption of ...

Video: Resveratrol-based Nutriceutical (Longevinex(R)) Induces Favorable Changes on Gene Expression in Mouse Heart At Doses 17-320 Times Lower Than Prior Studies

... pointing to a synergistic action when multiple natural molecules are employed. The nutriceutical matrix ... March 16, 2008] The nutriceutical matrix of natural molecules (Longevinex(R)) exhibited a much ... provided in a matrix of other mineral-chelating natural molecules. The discovery was made utilizing ...

New Study: Pine Bark Significantly Reduces Menstrual Pain

... Additional studies reveal Pycnogenol(R) is a natural anti-inflammatory, which provides the basis for ... treatments, many women also seek safe and natural alternatives, such as Pycnogenol(R). About Pycnogenol(R) Pycnogenol(R) is a natural plant extract originating from the bark of the ...

CherryPharm First All-Natural Food to Improve Sleep

... "This clinical trial suggests that CherryPharm, a natural juice, improves sleep in individuals with ... medications, it is encouraging to have a natural product as an alternative," states Dr. Wilfred ... pursuing and leveraging academic research on the natural health benefits of tart cherries into great ...

Multiple Clinical Data Presentations at EuroPCR 2008 Support Use of OrbusNeich's Genous(TM) Bio-engineered R stent(TM) as Safe Alternative to Drug-Eluting Stents

... progenitor cells (EPCs) for accelerated natural healing, Jonathan Hill, M.D., of King's College, ... a patient's EPCs to accelerate the natural healing process. EPCs circulate in the ... progenitor cells (EPCs) to accelerate the natural healing process following placement. Other ...

Omega 3 Fatty Acids Bound to Phospholipids has Potential Benefit for Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

... on hyperactive children. Vectomega(R), a natural whole food Omega 3 fatty acid bound to ... using this patented process and keeping their natural proportions and composition. This patented ... 3 complex that is extracted from salmon in a natural process," said Lemerond. Prevalence estimates ...

Pew Commission Says Industrial Scale Farm Animal Production Poses 'Unacceptable' Risks to Public Health, Environment

... can put stress on species diversity in the natural environment. Animal Welfare IFAP methods ... hens) often so severely restricts movement and natural behaviors, such as the ability to walk or lie on natural materials, having enough floor space to move with ...

Maine Natural Health Company Conducts Dental Clinical Trial

... Maine, Feb. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- The Maine natural Health Company is working with dentists and their ... . About The Maine natural Health Company The Maine natural Health Company was founded in 2005 by ...

Successful Clinical Trials and Launch in New Zealand Spurs Phloe to Enter US Market

... and principal of leading US consulting company, natural Growth LLC, as the Chief Executive for their US ... be welcomed by American consumers looking for a natural and proven digestive aid. Said Mr Wilkinson ... and fiber -- which are all derived from one natural ingredient -- New Zealand green kiwifruit." ...

Divine Corporation's Personal Lubricants Shown to Block Cancer-causing Viruses in a Study by the National Cancer Institute

... of intimate contact. "We began by combining natural ingredients to create the best performing ... Divine's unique formulations include an array of natural ingredients, most notably an extract from sea ... has led to a line of products formulated with natural ingredients that are shown to block life- ...

New AVEENO(R) Eczema Care Product Line Offers Breakthrough Formulas to Help Manage the Signs and Symptoms of Eczema

... daily symptoms of eczema and improve the skin's natural barrier function. The AVEENO(R) Eczema Care ... Care products are specially formulated with natural Colloidal Oatmeal and Pure Oat Essence to help ... product formulations with new and existing natural ingredients that are clinically proven to deliver ...

New Data Published in The Lancet Show GSK's ROTARIX(R) Offers Protection Against the Most Common Circulating Rotavirus Types

... vaccine contains a live, weakened form of natural human rotavirus derived from the most common ... serotypes by mimicking the protective effects of natural human rotavirus infection," said David I. ... by mimicking the protective effects of natural human rotavirus infection. Studies have ...

New Study: Pine Bark Extract Boosts Nitric Oxide (NO) Production

... About Pycnogenol(R) Pycnogenol(R) is a natural plant extract originating from the bark of the ... and organic acids, which offer extensive natural health benefits. The extract has been widely ... visit http://www.pycnogenol.com . natural Health Science Inc. (NHS), based in Hoboken, New ...

New Data Show That GlaxoSmithKline's Rotarix(R) Could Be Given With Other Routine Infant Vaccines in the U.S.

... contains a live, weakened form of natural human rotavirus derived from the most common ... Published data show that immunity resulting from natural human rotavirus infection provides significant ... prevent rotavirus gastroenteritis by mimicking natural rotavirus infection. Studies have shown ...

Diabetes Research Institute Invention Promotes Growth of Stem Cells into Insulin-Producing Cells

... New "Oxygen Sandwich" Device is First to Mimic natural Physical Environment MIAMI, Sept. 5 ... sandwich" to provide the cells with a more natural oxygen environment than those used in traditional ... Diabetes Research Institute, closely mimics the natural oxygen environment. The device "sandwiches" the ...

British Woman Celebrates a Year of Living Cancer-Free

... the first person in the world to receive an injection of tumor-activated natural killer (TaNK) cells as a treatment for leukemia. Her doctors at the ... cancer therapy. Doctors at the Royal Free injected Ms. Scott with natural killer (NK) cells taken from her daughter, Tara, who was 21 at the time. ...

Accent on Aesthetics Plastic Surgery Medical Center Selects Artefill to Meet Growing Patient Demand for a Longer Lasting Dermal Filler

... the body and therefore provide the support the skin needs for long lasting natural feeling results. This is different from temporary dermal fillers that are made of different kinds of natural or synthetic materials that are completely absorbed by the body over time ...

Alcon Commences Phase 2 Clinical Trial of NovaBay's NVC-422 for Viral Conjunctivitis

... microbes in the body, such as viruses and bacteria. Because of their natural mechanism of action, NovaBay believes that Aganocide(R) compounds have a ... molecules specifically developed by NovaBay to mimic the body's natural defense against infection. The Aganocide(R) compounds maintain the ...

Alfacell Provides Shareholder Update

... based on Alfacell's proprietary ribonuclease (RNase) technology. A natural protein isolated from the leopard frog, ONCONASE has been shown in the ... cancer cells while sparing normal cells. ONCONASE triggers apoptosis, the natural death of cells, via multiple molecular mechanisms of action. About ...

Agennix Receives Fast Track Designation From FDA for Talactoferrin in Combination With Sunitinib for Renal Cell Carcinoma

... circulation. Following maturation, these dendritic cells activate natural Killer (NK) and natural Killer T-cells (NK-T) of the innate immune pathway and CD8+ lymphocytes of ...

Novel Vaccine Approach Offers Hope in Fight Against HIV

... AIDS in rhesus monkeys. "We used a leapfrog strategy, bypassing the natural immune system response that was the target of all previous HIV and SIV ... body fails on its own to produce an effective response against HIV during natural HIV infection. The approach taken in the current study was divided ...

Stallergenes S.A.: Positive Results From a Phase IIb/III Clinical Trial on the House Dust Mite Desensitization Tablet

... house dust mites can trigger allergic rhinitis, worsening over time with a natural progression towards asthma. The symptoms may be severe, significantly ... option that treats the immunological causes of allergies and modifies the natural course of the disease, preventing it from worsening. Since 2003, ...

Doctors Urge Precaution to Shield Against Swine Flu

... travel. Many are also recommending proven strategies to boost the natural defenses of the body's immune system against strains of influenza. ... and specifically on the strength and activity of white blood cells called natural Killer (NK) cells. NK cells identify and kill any non-self cell, foreign ...

Muscadine Grape Skin Dietary Supplement Protects against Cancer Therapy Radiation Side Effects

... grow into tumors, causing leukemia's or blood cell cancers. A safe and natural way to protect patients is needed and this may be through the use of ... that contain Muscadine grape skin powder. All of these products are 100% natural and comply with the "Goodness Grows in North Carolina" Certification. ...

Osteotech Initiates Pivotal Clinical Trial for DuraTech(TM) BioRegeneration Matrix

... Based On Osteotech's Proprietary Human Collagen Technology to Stimulate natural BioRegeneration; FDA Filing Anticipated in Third Quarter 2009 ... surgical products." "DuraTech is designed to stimulate the body's natural bioregenerative processes that accelerate healing and reduce the potential ...

Study Demonstrates that AHCC(R) Enhances Immune System by Increasing the Production of Key Dendritic Cells

... DC2). Other parameters measured included mixed-leukocyte reaction (MLR), natural killer (NK) cell activity, the proliferative response of T lymphocytes ... it activates important immune white blood cells including macrophages, natural Killer (NK) cells and Lymphokine-Activated Killer (LAK) cells. AHCC also ...

Long-term Follow Up Interim Data Show Nplate(TM) Increased and Sustained Platelet Counts in Adult Chronic ITP Patients

... of only platelet destruction although recent data suggest that the body's natural platelet production processes in ITP are also unable to compensate for low ... is distinct from each. Nplate works similarly to thrombopoietin (TPO), a natural protein in the body. Nplate stimulates the TPO receptor, which is ...

Alfacell Provides ONCONASE(R) NDA Submission Update

... based on Alfacell's proprietary ribonuclease (RNase) technology. A natural protein isolated from the leopard frog, ONCONASE has been shown in the ... cancer cells while sparing normal cells. ONCONASE triggers apoptosis, the natural death of cells, via multiple molecular mechanisms of action. ...