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New test could accelerate development of better treatments for Motor Neuron Disease

A cutting-edge test developed in South Australia has the potential to expedite the worldwide quest to develop better treatments, or even a cure, for the Motor Neuron Disease (MND).

24 Feb 2017

Excess lipoproteins, fatty acids may be linked to chronic kidney stones in children

A unique study recently published in the authoritative Pediatric Nephrology medical journal shows that excess lipoproteins and fatty acids may be associated with the development of painful and often chronic kidney stones in children.

17 Feb 2017

New report highlights serious health problems faced by spinal cord injury patients

Paralysis is just one of the many serious health problems faced by patients who suffer spinal cord injuries.

16 Feb 2017

Naturally occurring protein shows promise as biocontrol weapon against schistosomiasis

A naturally occurring protein has been discovered that shows promise as a biocontrol weapon against schistosomiasis, one of the world's most prevalent parasitic diseases, Oregon State University researchers reported today in a new study.

15 Feb 2017

Drug given to reduce side effects of pain medication may facilitate gastrointestinal recovery after testicular cancer surgery

Post-operative recovery and length of hospital stay are critical things to consider when having major surgery. A drug commonly given to reduce the side effects of strong post-surgery pain medications has been found to reduce the length of hospital stays for patients who have undergone major gastrointestinal or bladder cancer procedures.

15 Feb 2017

Researchers discover new culture method that unlocks natural fighter function of immune T cells

Mayo Clinic and University of Washington researchers have discovered a new culture method that unlocks the natural fighter function of immune T cells when they are passing through the bloodstream.

14 Feb 2017

Study finds limited evidence that styrene causes cancer in humans

In 2011, the styrene, a high volume plastics chemical and animal carcinogen, was the focal point in a 'poison scandal' in the Danish media; but now a registry study of more than 72,000 employees from more than 400 companies that have been exposed to styrene during production of glassfibre reinforced plastics, has not found an increased incidence of a wide range of cancer types.

14 Feb 2017

Long-term use of testosterone therapy in hypogonadal men may reduce risk of death from CV disease

Despite the continued controversy surrounding the use of testosterone in men who have testosterone deficiency (hypogonadism), a new study has found that long-term use of testosterone therapy not only improves vigor and vitality, but may reduce the risk of death due to cardiovascular (CV) disease.

13 Feb 2017

Testing for circulating tumour cells could help predict bladder cancer patients’ prognosis

New research indicates that about one-quarter of patients with bladder cancer treated with radical surgery on curative intent have detectable levels of tumour cells circulating in their blood.

13 Feb 2017

New drug offers hope for patients with bladder cancer

A bladder cancer drug discovered and developed at The University of Kansas Cancer Center is set to become its first cancer drug to go from bench to bedside.

10 Feb 2017

Rewards can be effective treatment for alcohol abuse in people with mental illness

Researchers at Washington State University have shown that offering prizes - from simple shampoo to DVD players - can be an effective, low-cost treatment for alcohol abuse, the nation's third leading preventable cause of death.

7 Feb 2017

Scientists show how immune receptor activated by bacteria contributes to diabetic bladder dysfunction

Bladder dysfunction is a reality for about half of patients with diabetes and now scientists have evidence that an immune system receptor that's more typically activated by bacteria is a major contributor.

7 Feb 2017

Precision-medicine approach could improve accuracy of PSA-based prostate cancer screening tests

A new study led by researchers at UC San Francisco and Kaiser Permanente has identified genetic predictors of normal prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels in healthy men, which could be used to improve the accuracy of PSA-based prostate cancer screening tests.

3 Feb 2017

More than 1,000 patients at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals benefit from high-tech robot

More than 1,000 patients at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals have now benefitted from a high-tech robot that enables surgeons to perform highly precise and minimally-invasive surgery.

1 Feb 2017

New immunotherapy active against mucosal melanoma and improves survival for bladder cancer patients

Clinical trials of a new immunotherapy, pembrolizumab, have shown that it prolongs life significantly for patients with bladder cancer and is active against a rare sub-type of melanoma, called mucosal melanoma.

30 Jan 2017

Human cells integrated into pig and cow embryos

Scientists have shown for the first time that undifferentiated human stem cells can be integrated into early embryos of both pigs and cattle. The construction of such interspecies embryos may represent an important development in the generation of organs for transplant.

27 Jan 2017

Scientists discover new way to inhibit growth of glioblastoma

Scientists have found a way to inhibit the growth of glioblastoma, a type of brain cancer with low survival rates, by targeting a protein that drives growth of brain tumors, according to research from the Peter O'Donnell Jr. Brain Institute and Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center.

25 Jan 2017

Urology News and Research

Latest Urology News and Research

New test could accelerate development of better treatments for Motor Neuron Disease

Excess lipoproteins, fatty acids may be linked to chronic kidney stones in children

New report highlights serious health problems faced by spinal cord injury patients

Naturally occurring protein shows promise as biocontrol weapon against schistosomiasis

Drug given to reduce side effects of pain medication may facilitate gastrointestinal recovery after testicular cancer surgery

Researchers discover new culture method that unlocks natural fighter function of immune T cells

Study finds limited evidence that styrene causes cancer in humans

Long-term use of testosterone therapy in hypogonadal men may reduce risk of death from CV disease

Testing for circulating tumour cells could help predict bladder cancer patients’ prognosis

New drug offers hope for patients with bladder cancer

Rewards can be effective treatment for alcohol abuse in people with mental illness

Scientists show how immune receptor activated by bacteria contributes to diabetic bladder dysfunction

Precision-medicine approach could improve accuracy of PSA-based prostate cancer screening tests

More than 1,000 patients at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals benefit from high-tech robot

New immunotherapy active against mucosal melanoma and improves survival for bladder cancer patients

Human cells integrated into pig and cow embryos

Scientists discover new way to inhibit growth of glioblastoma

Mediplus to showcase drug delivery system at Arab Health

Researcher to explore experiences of teenage girls living with endometriosis

Study compares two common treatment options for pelvic organ prolapse

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