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Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is a genetic disorder characterized by the progressive formation of fluid-filled cysts in the kidneys, often leading to complications, including hypertension, kidney stones, urinary tract infections, and eventually kidney failure. Affecting approximately 12 million people globally, ADPKD currently has no cure, and strategies to ...
Acinetobacter is described by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as a group of bacteria commonly found in the environment. While there are many types, the most frequent cause of infections in humans is Acinetobacter baumannii. Infections of the blood, urinary tract, and lungs, or in wounds in other parts of the body can all be caused by Acinetobacter baumannii. It can also ...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention describe Acinetobacter as a group of bacteria commonly found in the environment in places like soil and water. While there are many types, the most frequent cause of infections in humans is known as Acinetobacter baumannii. Those most at risk of infection according to the CDC include patients in hospitals, especially those who: · are ...
Acinetobacter is described by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as a group of bacteria commonly found in the environment in places like soil and water. While there are many types, the most frequent cause of infections in humans is known as Acinetobacter baumannii. Infections of the blood, urinary tract and lungs, or in wounds in other parts of the body can all be caused by ...
Zuranolone 50 mg demonstrated a clinically meaningful and statistically significant improvement in depressive symptoms at Day 15, the primary endpoint, and at Days 3, 28, and 45, key secondary endpoints as previously reported Newly presented data offered additional insight into the SKYLARK Study and further demonstrated the rapid improvements in depressive symptoms observed in the clinical ...
- OXLUMO Now Indicated for the Treatment of Primary Hyperoxaluria Type 1 (PH1) to Lower Urinary and Plasma Oxalate Levels in Pediatric and Adult Patients - - Approval is Based on Positive Efficacy and Safety Results of the ILLUMINATE-C Phase 3 Study of OXLUMO in PH1 Patients with Severe Renal Impairment, Including Those on Hemodialysis - CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 6, 2022-- Alnylam ...
LYTGOBI (pronounced “light-GOH-bee”) delivered an objective response rate of 42% and median duration of response of 9.7 months in the primary analysis of the pivotal clinical trial. LYTGOBI covalently binds to FGFR2 and inhibits the signaling pathway. The other approved FGFR inhibitors are reversible ATP-competitive inhibitors. LYTGOBI previously received breakthrough, orphan drug ...
Medeon Biodesign, Inc. (TPEx: 6499), a Taiwan publicly traded medical device company, is pleased to announce positive interim results of the EXPANDER-1 Clinical Study for its flagship product the XFLO™ Expander System, an innovative, minimally invasive Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) treatment solution. XFLO offers a reversible and office-based treatment option for patients who are ...
Proceeds will support product development and expansion of in-house cGMP manufacturing capabilities Company anticipates initiating Phase 2 trial of CRISPR-Cas3-enhanced bacteriophage precision medicine for UTIs mid-2022 Locus Biosciences, Inc. (“Locus”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a new class of precision engineered bacteriophage treatments for a diverse ...
OM Pharma is pleased to announce that Etienne Jornod, its Executive Chairman and co-owner, has been recognised as winner of the Swiss Biotech Success Stories Awards 2022. The awards, bestowed annually by the Swiss Biotech Association, celebrates those who have made important and sustainable contributions to the biotech industry in Switzerland. The Swiss entrepreneur was particularly ...
Before Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin, another more selective antibacterial agent rose to popularity in the early 1900s: bacteriophage. In 1917, microbiologist Felix d’Herelle was tasked with identifying the cause of a dysentery outbreak impacting French troops. From his research, he noticed that Shigella bacteria was the primary culprit of this affliction. He then discovered an ...
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Feb. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation (Nasdaq: PRCT), a surgical robotics company focused on advancing patient care by developing transformative solutions in urology, today announced positive five-year results from its 181 patient randomized WATER study comparing Aquablation therapy to TURP, the historical standard of care for treating BPH. WATER ...
UroGen Pharma Ltd. (Nasdaq: URGN), a biotech company dedicated to creating novel solutions that treat urothelial and specialty cancers, today announced the first published report of real-world experience utilizing the antegrade approach for Jelmyto® (mitomycin) for pyelocalyceal solution administration in the Journal of Urology online on February 7, 2022. This report provides a stepwise ...
UroGen Pharma Ltd. (Nasdaq: URGN), a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to building and commercializing novel solutions that treat urothelial and specialty cancers, today announced the initiation of its Phase 3 ENVISION study of UGN-102 (mitomycin) for intravesical solution, in patients with low-grade, intermediate-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC). ENVISION is a single-arm, ...
First and only image-guided, heat-free surgical robotic procedure aims to establish a new standard of care for patients with enlarged prostates REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Jan. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation (Nasdaq: PRCT), a surgical robotics company focused on advancing patient care by developing transformative solutions in urology, today announced it now has five ...
Asensus Surgical, Inc. (NYSE American: ASXC), a medical device company that is digitizing the interface between the surgeon and the patient to pioneer a new era of Performance-Guided Surgery™, today provided a preliminary 2021 year-end corporate update. Fourth Quarter Highlights Over 500 procedures were performed globally during the quarter, representing growth of over 25% over the ...
Millions of people rely on self-catheterization to empty their bladder due to conditions such as urinary bladder retention, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, and more. If you are an uncoated straight catheter user, a high-quality sterile catheter lubricant is an important addition to your catheter regimen to ensure a comfortable experience and reduce pain, ...
UroGen Pharma Ltd. (Nasdaq: URGN), a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to building and commercializing novel solutions that treat urothelial and specialty cancers, today announced that it will present at the following virtual healthcare conferences in January: 40th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference Thursday, January 13 at 9:45 a.m. ET HC Wainwright BioConnect Conference ...
Study explores opportunity to shift from clinic to home instillation of this promising non-surgical treatment Potential to transform care and access to treatment for this growing patient population UroGen Pharma Ltd. (Nasdaq: URGN), a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to building and commercializing novel solutions that treat urothelial and specialty cancers, today announced that the ...
Zenflow, Inc., a medical device company developing a minimally invasive treatment for enlarged prostate, or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), has initiated the BREEZE™ pivotal clinical trial to evaluate its Spring System. The first procedure was successfully conducted by Michael D. Trotter, M.D., lead investigator at Midtown Urology Associates in Austin, Texas. Over 40 million men in the ...