Kidney stone disease

Calyxo Announces FDA Clearance for New, Redesigned CVAC System

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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Calyxo, Inc. , a medical device company developing innovative solutions for patients with kidney stones, announced that it has received FDA clearance for its new, redesigned CVAC System, which enables a minimally invasive approach to kidney stone treatment.

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  • Calyxo, Inc. , a medical device company developing innovative solutions for patients with kidney stones, announced that it has received FDA clearance for its new, redesigned CVAC System, which enables a minimally invasive approach to kidney stone treatment.
  • More than 50 procedures have already been completed by 12 urologists with the new CVAC System, yielding strong patient outcomes and consistently positive physician feedback.
  • Based on learnings from over two years of real-world use, Calyxo reimagined its CVAC System to further enhance the SURE procedure.
  • “CVAC” and “Calyxo” are registered trademarks of Calyxo, Inc.

MedBright AI Announces Limmi Disease Insights Platform Being Used in University Hospital Setting to Improve Detection of Kidney Stone Disease Recurrence

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MedBright AI Investments Inc. (the “Company” or “MedBright”) (CSE:MBAI, OTCQB:MBAIF) is pleased to announce that the Limmi Disease Insights Platform is now being used in hospitals with an initial focus on kidney stone disease recurrence.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MedBright AI Investments Inc. (the “Company” or “MedBright”) (CSE:MBAI, OTCQB:MBAIF) is pleased to announce that the Limmi Disease Insights Platform is now being used in hospitals with an initial focus on kidney stone disease recurrence.
  • UC San Diego Health is the first site that is utilizing Limmi’s Disease Insights Platform in a hospital setting.
  • Limmi's Disease Insights Platform has been meticulously designed to address the common challenges researchers face when dealing with large sets of data, particularly complex health data.
  • We have fortunately collected years of high quality kidney stone patient data to apply to Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Limmi Disease Insights Platform to be used in university hospital setting to improve detection of kidney stone disease recurrence

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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CARLSBAD, Calif., Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Limmi, a startup specializing in Artificial Intelligence and Data Insights for life sciences, today announced it will be using Limmi's disease insights platform in hospitals with an initial focus on kidney stone disease recurrence.

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  • CARLSBAD, Calif., Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Limmi, a startup specializing in Artificial Intelligence and Data Insights for life sciences, today announced it will be using Limmi's disease insights platform in hospitals with an initial focus on kidney stone disease recurrence.
  • Limmi's Disease Insights Platform has been meticulously designed to address the common challenges researchers face when dealing with large sets of data, particularly complex health data.
  • "We know that recurring kidney stones affect approximately 50% of patients—but we don't have a personalized risk predictor for individual patients.
  • We have fortunately collected years of high quality kidney stone patient data to apply to Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Calyxo Closes on $50 Million Equity Financing to Support Broad Launch of CVAC Kidney Stone Treatment

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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Calyxo is commercializing the CVAC Aspiration System which uses irrigation and aspiration to remove kidney stones with the goal of minimizing residual stone burden.

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  • Calyxo is commercializing the CVAC Aspiration System which uses irrigation and aspiration to remove kidney stones with the goal of minimizing residual stone burden.
  • Our kidney stone treatment innovations will improve care for patients and have the opportunity to transform the way this condition is treated.
  • “Calyxo has an opportunity to alter the kidney stone treatment category and deliver a new generation of devices that can significantly improve care and comfort for millions of people afflicted by kidney stones.
  • The most commonly used kidney stone treatments today do not reliably remove all of the stone fragments created.

Urology Care Foundation Announces Recipient of the 2023 Rising Stars in Urology Research Award

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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BALTIMORE, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Urological Association (AUA) and the Urology Care Foundation—the official foundation of the AUA—today announced Kymora Scotland, MD, PhD, as the latest recipient of the Rising Stars in Urology Research Award.

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  • BALTIMORE, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Urological Association (AUA) and the Urology Care Foundation—the official foundation of the AUA—today announced Kymora Scotland, MD, PhD, as the latest recipient of the Rising Stars in Urology Research Award.
  • The Rising Stars in Urology Research Award program was established in 2005 to encourage recipients to contribute to urology as surgical specialists and scientists investigating causes, prevention, treatment and cures that will improve patient's lives.
  • "Every year, the research showcased for the Rising Stars in Urology Research Award recipients become increasingly exceptional and pioneering, and this year is no exception," said Steven Kaplan, MD, chair of the AUA Research Council.
  • For more information on the Rising Stars in Urology Research Award, visit: https://www.auanet.org/research-and-data/research-awards/aua-funding/ris...

Increasing Incidence of Kidney Stone Disease Drives Growth in Stone Management Disposables Market, with Calcium Oxalate Stones Dominating - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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The model discusses in detail the impact of COVID-19 on Stone Management Disposables market for the year 2020 and beyond.

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  • The model discusses in detail the impact of COVID-19 on Stone Management Disposables market for the year 2020 and beyond.
  • Nephrolithiasis, or kidney stone disease, is a condition in which individuals form stones in the kidney or urinary tract.
  • Kidney stones can be classified based on their chemical composition: calcium oxalate, calcium phosphate, uric acid, cysteine, struvite.
  • Calcium oxalate stones are the most commonly formed stones and account for approximately 82% of stone cases.

12th IAU Annual Conference in 2023: London Witnesses Outstanding Gathering in the Field of Urolithiasis

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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From October 4th to 6th 2023, the 12th Annual Conference of IAU was grandly held in London, United Kingdom.

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  • From October 4th to 6th 2023, the 12th Annual Conference of IAU was grandly held in London, United Kingdom.
  • In addition to academic communication, the IAU Annual Conference presented multiple awards to recognize experts who have made outstanding contributions in the field of urolithiasis.
  • The first-ever IAU Annual Conference held in London highlighted the significant progress achieved in international collaboration in this field.
  • The 2023 IAU Annual Conference in London was a historic event in the field of urolithiasis.

Urology Market Segmentation and Projections: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, Non-Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer, and More Explored - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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The report provides crucial insights on various aspects of the Global Urology Market, answering questions such as:

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  • The report provides crucial insights on various aspects of the Global Urology Market, answering questions such as:
    What is the market size and forecast of the Global Urology Market?
  • What is the market share of the leading vendors in the Global Urology Market?
  • The report provides a comprehensive assessment of market shares, strategies, products, certifications, regulatory approvals, patent landscape, and manufacturing capabilities of leading players in the Global Urology Market.
  • The report offers intelligent insights into future technologies, R&D activities, and breakthrough product developments in the urology market.

Ananta Is Using Herbal Dietary Supplements to Help with Kidney Stones

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Monday, June 5, 2023
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Urolithiasis (the scientific term for kidney stones) takes place when stony concretions form in the bladder or urinary tract. While the prevalence of urolithiasis varies from region to region, it is common in North America. 13% of American men and 7% of women suffer from the condition.

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  • There are not many easy solutions to resolve kidney stones.
  • For example, alpha-blockers can relax muscles to help pass a kidney stone, and pain relievers can help manage ongoing pain.
  • Beyond that, more extreme solutions (for larger kidney stones) include using a scope, sound waves, and even direct surgery to remove a stone.
  • Nokamen helps our customers manage kidney stones in a natural manner that preserves their health and restores their quality of life as quickly as possible."

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, George W. Jabren, MD, FACS as a Top Pinnacle Healthcare Professional for his contributions in the field of Urology

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Friday, May 26, 2023
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ATLANTA, May 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, George W. Jabren, MD, FACS, is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Healthcare Professional for his contributions in the field of Urology.

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  • ATLANTA, May 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, George W. Jabren, MD, FACS, is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Healthcare Professional for his contributions in the field of Urology.
  • Dr. Jabren began his educational journey at Boston College where he was awarded the Scholar of the College and graduated Magna Cum Laude.
  • The doctor capped his scholarship at Tulane University completing a general surgery internship and a urology residency.
  • According to Dr. Jabren, Urology of Greater Atlanta (UGA) has served the region for more than 50 years and their doctors provide compassionate care using cutting-edge technology.