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Cook Medical unveils its uterine manipulator/injectors at 38th Global Congress of Minimally Invasive Gynecology

Laparoscopic surgeons received their first glimpse of Cook Medical’s uterine manipulator/injectors (UMI) last week at the 38th Global Congress of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, sponsored by the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL).

23 Nov 2009

WPI researchers develop new model system to study fungal infections

A team of researchers at the Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) Life Sciences and Bioengineering Center at Gateway Park has developed a new model system to study fungal infections. The system can be a powerful tool for screening potential drug targets for conditions like thrush, athlete's foot and vaginal yeast infections, which affect millions of people each year but are difficult to treat with existing medications. Using the new model, the researchers also identified a gene that may be a promising target for a new anti-fungal drug.

20 Nov 2009

Once-a-day dosing clinical study of udenafil for erectile dysfunction completed

Dong-A Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. and Dong-A PharmTech, Co. Ltd. announced today that it has completed a 240 patient once-a-day dosing clinical study of udenafil, its new long acting phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE-5) inhibitor for erectile dysfunction (ED).

19 Nov 2009

Study of GBHN Order Set project reveals improvements in the length of stay and ordering of best practices

A study of the Grey Bruce Health Network (GBHN) Order Set project has revealed impressive improvements in the length of stay and ordering of best practices.

13 Nov 2009

Baby Boomers seek alternatives for prescription only treatments for menopause symptoms

As an increasing number of women from the Baby Boomer generation approach or have already reached menopause, more are seeking alternatives to prescription only treatments for menopause symptoms, and more are discovering Femnene and its line of feminine products designed specifically for a woman during and after the change of life.

12 Nov 2009

Robotic surgery for vaginal prolapse reduces patient hospital stay and recovery time

New Mayo Clinic research has found that robotic surgery for vaginal prolapse dramatically reduces patient hospital stay and recovery time. These findings are being presented this week at the North Central Section of the American Urological Association in Scottsdale, Ariz.

10 Nov 2009

TivaMed changes its name to Viveve

Women's sexual health company, TivaMed, today announced it has changed its name to Viveve as it prepares for a 2010 launch of its Viveve system to OB/GYNs in select U.S. markets.

9 Nov 2009

CRINONE vaginal progesterone gel as effective as IM progesterone for luteal phase support in IVF-ET

In their American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) conference wrap-up, Medscape highlighted the article published by them on October 27, 2009, which summarized the results from the largest prospective, randomized clinical study to compare vaginal progesterone to intramuscular progesterone injections (IM progesterone) for luteal support in infertility treatment.

9 Nov 2009

Lubricants improve the comfort and pleasure of sexual intercourse, and reduce the risk of injury

An Indiana University study involving 2,453 women ages 18 to 68 found that lubricant use during sexual activity alone or with a partner contributed to higher ratings of pleasurable and satisfying sex.

9 Nov 2009

Foamix' emollient foam platform awarded Mexican patent

Foamix Ltd., a leading developer of topical foams for dermatological and gynecological use, announced today that it has been awarded Mexican Patent Registration No. 268451 entitled "Cosmetic and Pharmaceutical Foam." The patent covers Foamix's vehicles, compositions and cosmetic and pharmaceutical uses thereof based on the company's Emollient Foam technology platform.

4 Nov 2009

Can abdominal organs be removed with only regional pain relief?

A recent review in Faculty of 1000 Medicine Reports, a publication in which clinicians highlight advances in medical practice, suggests regional pain relief could be used during abdominal surgery. In this review, Michael Schaefer recommends a new approach that can be performed without the need for general anaesthetics.

4 Nov 2009

Antibiotic effects of pumpkin may help fight yeast infections

The skin of that pumpkin you carve into a Jack-o'-Lantern to scare away ghosts and goblins on Halloween contains a substance that could put a scare into microbes that cause millions of cases of yeast infections in adults and infants each year.

29 Oct 2009

$12.2 million grant from NIH for research on the sexually transmitted bacteria chlamydia

Perhaps the most comprehensive, multi-institutional study yet of the sexually transmitted bacteria chlamydia is under way at the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB).

29 Oct 2009

Scientists identify genetic mutations that may put individuals at increased risk of fungal infections

Two genetic mutations that may put individuals at increased risk of fungal infections have been identified by scientists from UCL and Radboud University, increasing understanding about the genetic basis of these infections and potentially aiding the development of new treatments.

29 Oct 2009

Aquatrove Biosciences announces positive results from Conceive Plus study

Aquatrove Biosciences, Inc. presented positive results from a study demonstrating that the technology used in Conceive Plus™ may assist trying to conceive couples. These data were recently presented at the 65th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM).

27 Oct 2009

NCMLS organises immunology congress at Nijmegen

How do cells in our immune system recognise dangerous invaders and hazardous cells, such as cancer cells? Answers to this and similar questions are evolving rapidly. A large contributor worldwide to the field of immunology is the NCMLS, Nijmegen Centre for Molecular Life Sciences of the Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre. The NCMLS is organising an important scientific congress on this very topic, for which the absolute world top immunology experts are coming to Nijmegen.

27 Oct 2009

Study: Minimally invasive procedure reduces cost and complications compared to open surgery

Ethicon Endo-Surgery today announced results from two newly published studies that demonstrate a minimally invasive approach in three common procedures resulted in a reduced rate of complications and lower overall cost of care, including a difference of more than $15,000 on average for minimally invasive colectomies, when compared to open surgery.

27 Oct 2009

Comprehensive, risk-based screening guidelines for breast, cervical and colorectal cancers

Drawing on years of experience in cancer research and patient care, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center released today the most comprehensive, risk-based screening guidelines publicly available to date for breast, cervical and colorectal cancers.

27 Oct 2009

Sperm can transmit HIV to macrophages and dendritic cells

Sperm, and not just the fluid it bathes in, can transmit HIV to macrophages, T cells, and dendritic cells (DCs), report a team led by Ana Ceballos at the University of Buenos Aires in Argentina.

27 Oct 2009

Combination treatement for IVF patients may eliminate vaginal bleeding

A prospective, multi-center study demonstrated that in IVF (in vitro fertilization) cycles supplemented with once-daily dosing of Crinone® vaginal progesterone gel and Estrace® oral estrogen, vaginal bleeding is rare in patients who become pregnant. Bleeding does occur in approximately one-quarter of patients who do not become pregnant. These data were presented at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) annual meeting in Atlanta.

23 Oct 2009

Vaginal News and Research

Cook Medical unveils its uterine manipulator/injectors at 38th Global Congress of Minimally Invasive Gynecology

WPI researchers develop new model system to study fungal infections

Once-a-day dosing clinical study of udenafil for erectile dysfunction completed

Study of GBHN Order Set project reveals improvements in the length of stay and ordering of best practices

Baby Boomers seek alternatives for prescription only treatments for menopause symptoms

Robotic surgery for vaginal prolapse reduces patient hospital stay and recovery time

TivaMed changes its name to Viveve

CRINONE vaginal progesterone gel as effective as IM progesterone for luteal phase support in IVF-ET

Lubricants improve the comfort and pleasure of sexual intercourse, and reduce the risk of injury

Foamix' emollient foam platform awarded Mexican patent

Can abdominal organs be removed with only regional pain relief?

Antibiotic effects of pumpkin may help fight yeast infections

$12.2 million grant from NIH for research on the sexually transmitted bacteria chlamydia

Scientists identify genetic mutations that may put individuals at increased risk of fungal infections

Aquatrove Biosciences announces positive results from Conceive Plus study

NCMLS organises immunology congress at Nijmegen

Study: Minimally invasive procedure reduces cost and complications compared to open surgery

Comprehensive, risk-based screening guidelines for breast, cervical and colorectal cancers

Sperm can transmit HIV to macrophages and dendritic cells

Combination treatement for IVF patients may eliminate vaginal bleeding

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