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2016-093 Device for Global and Targeted Delivery of Brachytherapy to the Bladder Lumen

SUMMARYUCLA researchers have designed a device that delivers local radiation to the bladder lumen limiting harmful off-target effects. This technology enables the use of radiotherapy as a safe and effective treatment for early stage bladder cancer patients.BACKGROUNDBladder cancer is the second most common genitourinary malignancy in the US with 74,000...

Published: 7/19/2023 | Inventor(s): Robert Chin, Mitchell Kamrava

Keywords(s): Drug Delivery, Medical Devices and Materials, Oncology, Urology

Category(s): Medical Devices, Platforms > Drug Delivery, Therapeutics > Oncology, Therapeutics > Urology

2004-084 Adipose Derived Stem Cells for Reconstruction of the Urinary Tract

Stem Cell Urinary Tract Reconstruction TherapySUMMARYResearchers from the UCLA Department of Urology have successfully harvested stem cells from adipose tissue and differentiate them into functioning smooth muscle cells. These adipose derived stem cells can then be used for reconstruction or tissue engineering of smooth muscle containing organs, especially...

Published: 7/19/2023 | Inventor(s): Benjamin Wu, Larissa Rodriguez

Keywords(s): iPS/stem cells, Renal, Stem Cells / Regenerative Medicine, Urology

Category(s): Therapeutics > Urology, Therapeutics > Renal, Therapeutics > Stem Cells And Regenerative Medicine, Therapeutics > Stem Cells And Regenerative Medicine > Ips Stem Cells