National Institute for Health and Care Excellence

Electrical stimulation of the lower oesophageal sphincter for treating gastro-oesophageal reflux disease

Electrical stimulation of the lower oesophageal sphincter aims to strengthen a weak or improperly functioning lower oesophageal sphincter muscle, to restore the anti‑reflux barrier between the stomach ...
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FDA Grants RMAT designation for Cook MyoSite’s Investigational Autologous Muscle Derived Cells for Urinary Sphincter Repair

PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cook MyoSite, a biotechnology firm based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted the Regenerative ...
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Muscle-derived stem cells prove effective in reparing sphincter damage to restore continence

ORLANDO, FL, May 20, 2008 – Transplantation of muscle-derived stem cells may provide a safe and effective treatment for patients suffering from urinary incontinence following a surgical procedure. Two ...