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Introducing the X-Force® N30 Nephrostomy Dilation Catheter
The X-Force® N30 Nephrostomy Dilation Catheter is the newest solution to challenges of percutaneous dilation, with patented multilayer technology that produces a balloon delivering 30 ATM, which is 50% greater than any competitive balloon. Exceptional dilation capability, plus an ultra-low profile, a straight and symmetrical balloon, and a beveled PTFE sheath, make the X-Force® N30 dilation system ideal for even the most challenging nephrostomy procedures. more...

Quick Pick
Urology Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
EMRs provide features and benefits to help save time and streamline workflow such as: patient records, chart information, treatment plans, prescriptions, lab results, scheduling, and many others. Urology-specific electronic medical records (EMR) allow instant access to computer-based patient records with specialized features such as PSA screening reminders and intuitive urology-based chief complaint listings. Here are three EMR products with urology-specific functions:
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News
Listening to the Urinary Stream Microphone Replaces Catheter for Diagnosis of Voiding Symptoms
Benign prostate enlargement affects most of the elder men and often compresses the urethra resulting in voiding symptoms. Dutch researcher Tim Idzenga has found a way to measure the resistance of the ...
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Cutting Phosphate May Protect Kidney Patients from Heart Trouble
Readily available phosphate-binding drugs could help prevent heart disease in people with chronic kidney disease (CKD), a new study ...
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Renal Transplantation in Children With Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction of Different Origin: A Single-Center Experience
A study out of Turkey reported a single center experience evaluating patient graft survivals in patients who had renal transplantation with concomitant lower urinary tract dysfunction. The group ...
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Inhibition of Urinary Bladder Carcinogenesis by Broccoli Sprouts
The authors detail the results of a broccoli extract in preventing the formation of bladder cancer in a rat model. The authors administered a freeze-dried aqueous extract of broccoli sprouts daily to ...
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Prospective Randomized Comparison of a Combined Ultrasonic and Pneumatic Lithotrite with a Standard Ultrasonic Lithotrite for Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy
This prospective randomized comparison of the combined pneumatic and ultrasonic lithotrite (PUL) to the standard ultrasonic lithotrite (SUL) showed no significant differences in fragmentation time, ...
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Prostate-Specific Antigen at or Before Age 50 as a Predictor of Advanced Prostate Cancer Diagnosed up to 25 Years Later: A Case-Control Study
The group of Dr. Lilja have previously shown that a single PSA measurement at or before age 50 is a strong predictor of prostate cancer (CaP) occurring up to 25 years later. In the online version of ...
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OHSU Cancer Institute Researcher Identifies Protein That Helps Predict Prostate Cancer Survival
An Oregon Health & Science University Cancer Institute researcher has identified a protein that is a strong indicator of survival for men with advanced prostate cancer. The C-reactive protein, also ...
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Saturation Technique Does Not Decrease Cancer Detection During Followup After Initial Prostate Biopsy
This is a good example of why we perform research and assess outcomes with hard data, because in the field of prostate biopsy, we have plenty of experience demonstrating that many of our assumptions, ...
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Intravesical Nanocrystalline Silver Decreases Experimental Bladder Inflammation
Nanocrystalline silver (NCS) particles have been investigated in many inflammatory ...
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High-Dose Lipitor Reduced the Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
Pfizer Inc announced today that Lipitor(R) (atorvastatin calcium) 80 mg reduced the risk of heart attack and stroke by 32 percent in patients who have heart disease and chronic kidney disease ...
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New Products
Philips HD7 Ultrasound System
Philips Medical Systems
The Philips HD7 ultrasound system draws upon an array of features and capabilities available on high-end Philips systems and puts them into an affordable and mobile unit that is well-suited for either multi-specialty or application-specific use in every area of your facility.
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Featured Products
Matritech Rapid Test - BladderChek NMP22 - Inverness Medical International
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WH Accu Test™ One-step Pregnancy Test - Hemosure, Inc.
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Vacurect™ - Bonro Medical, Inc.
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Endpoint™ Silicone Double Pigtail Stent Sets - Cook Urological
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iQ®200 Urinalysis System - Iris Diagnostics
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Product Showcase
Align® Urethral Support System
Bard Urological
The Align® Retropubic/Suprapubic/Retropubic-Suprapubic (R/S/RS) Urethral Support System (Align® Urethral Support System) is a suburethral sling device intended for the treatment of female stress urinary incontinence. The system comprises stainless steel introducers and a polypropylene mesh sling implant encased in a protective sheath with green guide tubes at each end of the sheath. Connectors are attached to the distal ends of the guide tubes, and are designed to attach to the tip portion of the introducer needles. The device is terminally sterilized by ethylene oxide.
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Journal Updates
Current Decision-making in Prostate Cancer Therapy
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Oral Calcitriol for the Treatment of Persistent Proteinuria in Immunoglobulin A Nephropathy: An Uncontrolled Trial
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Hypogonadism is Associated with Overt Depression Symptoms in Men with Erectile Dysfunction
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Inventory of Prostate Cancer Predictive Tools
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Metabolic Syndrome, Proteinuria, and the Risk of Progressive CKD in Hypertensive African Americans
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Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy for Malignant Tumors
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Events
American Urological Association - Annual Meeting
May 17 - 22, 2008
Orlando, FL
The American Urological Association (AUA)'s Annual Meeting is the largest meeting of urologic professionals in the world. With more than 10,000 urologists and health care professionals in attendance and over 300 exhibitors showcasing their urological products or services, there is no better place to learn about the latest advances in urology.
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