Urgent relief: new medication offers hope for cystitis

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Interstitial cystitis, a chronic inflammation of the bladder, may now be relieved by a pill, pentosan polysulfate sodium, sold under the brand name of Elmiron. It was found to reduce pain by one half in 38% of patients using it for three months. The drug is reportedly safe with no side effects.

Usage, Drug therapy, Bladder diseases, Interstitial cystitis, Elmiron (Medication)

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Slip into a new skin

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Severe burn victims may benefit from a new artificial skin which can replace charred skin for about two weeks. Later a thin layer of the person's skin replaces it for a more normal look. The artificial skin costs about $10,000 for a 40-square inch piece.

Product development, Burns and scalds, Burn therapy, Artificial skin, Integra LifeSciences Corp., IART

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Gum rescue gel: liquid antibiotic treats periodontitis

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A new antibiotic fluid, brand name Atridox, can be squirted around inflamed gums where over a period of a week, it will destroy bacteria that are associated with plaque and tartar. This would eliminate or cutdown on the more painful scrapping treatments.

Periodontal disease, Periodontal diseases, Atrix Laboratories Inc., Gums, Gingiva, ATRX, Atridox (Medication)

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