Urologic

First 'atlas' of key brain genes could speed research on cancer, neurological diseases

Researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institutehave compiled the first atlas showing the locations of crucial generegulators, or switches that determine how different parts of the braindevelop ?and, in some cases, develop abnormally or malfunction.The scientists say the map will accelerate research on brain tumors andneurological diseases that result from mutations in these switch genes?called...

Antibiotic might fight HIV-induced neurological problems

By studying animals, Johns Hopkins researchers have discovered that the antibiotic minocycline might help alleviate HIV's negative effects on the brain and central nervous system, problems that can develop even though antiretroviral therapy controls the virus elsewhere in the body. Five monkeys infected with simian immunodeficiency virus (SIV), a very close relative of HIV, and treated wi...

Use of Insecticides Linked to Lasting Neurological Problems for Farmers

New research shows that farmers who used agricultural insecticides experienced increased neurological symptoms, even when they were no longer using the products. Data from 18,782 North Carolina and Iowa farmers linked use of insecticides, including organophosphates and organochlorines, to reports of reoccurring headaches, fatigue, insomnia, dizziness, nausea, hand tremors, numbness and other neur...

UCLA launches $20 million stem cell institute to investigate HIV, cancer and neurological disorders

Experts in bioengineering, imaging, molecular genetics, immunology, ethics, hematology/oncology and cellular biology to collaborate on Proposition 71 research Drawing together experts from fields as diverse as engineering to molecular biology, UCLA officials announced March 16 the formation of the Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Medicine to conduct embryonic and adult stem cell resear...

Cell therapy slows progression of an inherited neurological disease; Improves motor skills in mice

In an important discovery, scientists have demonstrated that the progression of a type of genetic brain disease is slowed and symptoms are improved in mice that received cell transplants. , may have implications for developing new therapies for metachromatic leukodystrophy, or MLD, a fatal, relatively rare...

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Neurological Profile from Novascreen-a Caliper Life Sciences Company

Description:Compound(s) tested through a broad panel of 38 ligand binding and enzyme assays targeting the Central Nervous System. Used to determine selectivity and potential Neurological liabilities of compounds....
Company:Novascreen-a Caliper Life Sciences Company

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The Right Brain: A neurological solution to the flattening world

article titled It's a Flat World After All and its impact on the world of biotechnology. After returning from my visit to India this year, Friedman's thoughts brought new meaning to my persp...

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Developmental, neurologic problems common in extremely preterm infants

Extremely preterm infants born before 25 weeks' gestation often have severe neurologic and developmental disabilities, researchers report in the August 10th issue of The New EnglandJournal of Medicine.The EPICure Study Group identified 308 children born at the gestational age of 25 weeks or earlier in the UK and Ireland. Of these, 283 were assessed for neurologic function Based on their l...

Link between athleticism and neurological disease

Neurological diseases seen in people who were student athletes and have always been slim are more likely to develop. Amyotropic lateral sclerosis (ALS)// is a rare and invariably fatal neurological condition. It's sometimes known as Lou Gehrig's disease, after the famous baseball player whose career was cut short by it. Oddly, researchers have now discovered a link between being athletic...

Botox for children with neurological impairments

Botox may be used to treat the problem of severe drooling by children suffering from neurological conditions// like cerebral palsy. Children suffering from cerebral palsy and other similar diseases have no cognition and hence do not have the control over the salivary reflex. This condition often leads to sores, and other physical discomfort apart from being a constant problem for paren...

Lorenzos oil for prevention of pediatric neurological disorder

Investigations have shown that daily oral doses of Lorenzos oil can prevent the spread of a form of pediatric neurological disorder// called X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD). Researchers from Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore have reported that use of Lorenzos oil have prevented the spread of the disease X-ALD in boys aged 7 years and younger who were diagnosed with the dise...

Neurological Disorders Overcome By Proteins

Proteins have been known to be useful in muscle repair and buildup. They have an important role to play in the metabolic activities// of the body as well. Scientists have discovered a new protein that controls development of brain cells and could eventually lead to medical interventions to help those with neurological disorders such as schizophrenia and multiple sclerosis, reports Xinhua...

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The External Neurological Drainage System

Description:The Sophysa external neurological drainage system combines in a simple but complete set all the essential functions for CSF drainage and ICP monitoring. The adopted technological solutions contribute to make this system reliable, efficient and precise. It is available as a single item or included in a drainage kit with external ventricular or lumbar catheter....
Company:Sophysa USA, Inc.

EpochXP Neurological Workstation

Description:EpochXP Workstations provide comprehensive neurological monitoring in the operating room and intensive care unit to accurately access your patients neurological status. Designed with over 15 years experience, and a long history of achievements, Axon Systems EpochXP neurological monitoring systems have a proven record of accurate and reliable performance. And now, with the built-in transc...
Company:Axon Systems

Dornier Holmium Laser for Urological Procedures

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Company:Dornier MedTech

EpochXP Neurological Workstations

Description:EpochXP Workstations provide comprehensive neurological monitoring in the operating room and intensive care unit to accurately access your patients neurological status. Designed with over 15 years experience, and a long history of achievements, Axon Systems EpochXP neurological monitoring systems have a proven record of accurate and reliable performance. And now, with the built-in transc...
Company:Axon Systems

3M Steri-Drape Urological Drape

Description:Plastic and fabric specialty drapes for use in urology and gynecology. Plastic film creates a barrier to inhibit fluid strike-through, and help eliminate the need to add other drape or towel layers, saving time and money (1071). 23 inch x 35 inch (60cm x 90cm) Urological Drape, Clear plastic, Adhesive strip, Circle aperture, Neoprene finger cot, Aperture size 2 inches (5,2cm)...
Company:3M Worldwide

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Clinical Data From Nymox BPH Drug To Be Presented at American Urological Association Meeting

HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 3, 2007 - NymoxPharmaceutical Corporation (NASDAQ: NYMX) today announced thatfurther clinical results from the Company's studies of NX-1207 forbenign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) will be presented at the NewEngland Section of the American Urological Association Meeting inBoston in September. The paper is authored by leading clinicalresearch inves...

Ozarelix Phase 2 Data in Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy Presented at Annual Meeting of American Urological Association

* Ozarelix Effective in Improving Symptoms and Urine Flow, WithLong Lasting Effect in Phase 2 Study IRVINE, Calif., May 23, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SpectrumPharmaceuticals, Inc., today announced Phase 2 safety and efficacydata for ozarelix, the Company's drug candidate for the treatmentof benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH), at the American UrologyAssociation Annual Meeting held at...

Additional Efficacy Data from Satraplatin SPARC Phase 3 Investigational Trial Presented at Annual Meeting of American Urological Association

-- Median time to pain progression is 66.1 weeks for thesatraplatin arm compared with 22.3 weeks for the placebo arm --Hazard ratio of 0.64 (95% CI: 0.51-0.79, p<0.001), representinga 36% reduction in the relative risk of pain progression MARTINSRIED/MUNICH, Germany, May 21, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/-- PRINCETON, N.J., and BOULDER, Colo. -- GPC Biotech AG andPharmion Corporation today a...

Dendreon Announces Presentation of Data at American Urological Association Annual Meeting

-Data May Support Use of Provenge as Front-line Treatment inAdvanced Prostate Cancer- SEATTLE and ANAHEIM, Calif., May 20, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/-- Dendreon Corporation today announced the presentation of datafrom an analysis of Phase 3 Studies (D9901 and D9902A) that showeda prolonged survival benefit for patients who were initiallytreated with Provenge (sipuleucel-T) who then went...

Boston Life Sciences, Inc. Announces Presentation of Cethrin Phase I/IIa 6-Month Results at 75th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons

Company Announces Extension of Phase I/IIa Trial to 9 mg DosageLevel HOPKINTON, Mass., April 16, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --Boston Life Sciences announced today that clinical data on its leadnerve repair therapy, Cethrin(R), were presented in the Neurotraumaand Critical Care Scientific Session at the 75th Annual Meeting ofthe American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) inWash...

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