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A Stable Post-Pyloric Retention Gastrojejunal (GJ) Feeding Tube That Minimizes Dislodgement
The proposed invention is a gastric-jejunal (GJ) feeding tube that includes a retention device to maintain its position once placed in a patient. Problem: Enteral feeding devices, e.g., gastric (G) or gastrojejunal (GJ) feeding tubes, offer a safe and efficient means of delivering essential nutrition directly into the gastrointestinal tract. In particular,...
Published: 6/17/2024   |   Inventor(s): Scott Trerotola
Keywords(s): Bioengineering, Gastroenterology
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Medical Devices
Endoscopy Device Enhancement (Case No. 2021-020)
Summary: UCLA researchers in the Department of Gastroenterology have developed a novel addition to current endoscopes that enables dynamic, user-directed movement of the device’s distal tip for improved surgical outcomes. Background: Endoscopic procedures are integral to modern gastroenterology, among other procedural medical fields. While...
Published: 9/11/2024   |   Inventor(s): Dean Ehrlich, Jacob Rosen, Alex Xu
Keywords(s): Endoscopes, endoscopic devices, Endoscopy, Gastroenterology, Medical Device, surgical tool, Urology
Category(s): Medical Devices > Medical Imaging > Endoscopy, Medical Devices > Surgical Tools, Medical Devices, Medical Devices > Medical Imaging, Medical Devices > Monitoring And Recording Systems
2021-367 MINIATURIZED WIRELESS GASTRIC PACING WITH NON-INVASIVE ELECTROGASTROGRAPHIC MONITORING
SUMMARY: UCLA researchers in the Department of Bioengineering have developed a small wireless electrical stimulus device to treat refractory gastroparesis and monitor the stimulus delivery during treatment that is lead free and minimally invasive. BACKGROUND: Refractory gastroparesis is a medical disorder that weakens the muscular contractions of...
Published: 7/19/2023   |   Inventor(s): Parinaz Abiri, Todd Coleman, Tzung Hsiai, Andrew Perley
Keywords(s): Atrophic Gastritis, Electrical, Electrode, Gastric Acid, Gastroenterology, Gastroenterology & Digestive Disease, Human Gastrointestinal Tract, Medical Device, Neurostimulation
Category(s): Diagnostic Markers, Medical Devices, Electrical > Wireless
Repurposing Tamoxifen to treat lethal E. coli infections
ProblemOver 100,000 people suffer from Shiga toxin-producing E. coli infections every year which cause gastrointestinal illness. In 5% to 15% of cases, these toxins enter the bloodstream, which can result in fatal renal disease. These infections are currently untreatable, as traditional antibiotics induce higher toxin concentrations and worsen illness....
Published: 11/1/2023   |   Inventor(s): Somshuvra Mukhopadhyay, Andrey Selyunin
Keywords(s): Antimicrobials, Digestive disease, Drug development, Drugs, Gastroenterology, Infectious disease, Kidney disease, Pharmaceuticals
Category(s): Life sciences > Therapeutics > Small molecule
Umbrella Mechanism Device for Endoscopy Aspiration
Application Medical device for the prevention of aspiration during endoscopic procedures. Key Benefits Reduces/eliminates the need for anesthesia during upper GI endoscopic procedures while preventing aspiration. Market Summary Light/moderate sedation to general anesthesia is used to prevent aspiration during upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopic...
Published: 7/30/2024   |   Inventor(s): Anand Jain
Keywords(s): Gastroenterology, Hospital and Surgery
Category(s): TechPub Algolia > Medical Device
VerroTouch: Tactile augmentation for robot-assisted minimally invasive surgery
Providing tactile and audio feedback during robotic surgery produces an immersive experience for surgeons that can lead to safer and more efficient procedures. Technology Overview: Robotic systems allow surgeons to carry out minimally invasive procedures using remote hand controls to guide surgical instruments. While video feeds provide visual...
Published: 1/5/2024   |   Inventor(s): Katherine Kuchenbecker
Keywords(s): Gastroenterology, Orthopedics, Surgery
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Medical Devices, Technology Classifications > Robotics, Technology Classifications > Hardware & Components
Bacteria Strain in Probiotic Formulation for Weight Control
Application Bacterial strain from Lactococcus lactis as a potential dietary supplement or therapeutic to help weight control and control gut inflammation. Key Benefits Provides anti-inflammatory effects in the intestine. Improves weight control and protects against fatty liver disease in mice fed a high fat and high sugar Western-style diet. This...
Published: 8/22/2024   |   Inventor(s): Rheinallt M. Jones, Trevor Darby
Keywords(s): Biologic, Gastroenterology, Immunology/Inflammation, Nutraceuticals/Supplements
Category(s): TechPub Algolia > Therapeutics
A Nutritional Therapy for Autism/Apraxia and Malabsorption
Application An elemental dietary supplement for treating autism, apraxia and malabsorption syndrome to reverse and avoid nutritional deficiencies. Key Benefits Provides a complete elemental dietary supplement with the proper dosage of nutrients for children with the syndrome of allergy, apraxia, and malabsorption. Potential treatment for neuro...
Published: 7/30/2024   |   Inventor(s): Claudia Morris
Keywords(s): Gastroenterology, Neuroscience/Pain, Nutraceuticals/Supplements, Pediatrics
Category(s): TechPub Algolia > Therapeutics
Therapeutic Protein Nanoparticles for the Treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
Application Therapeutic nanoparticle of the AvrA protein for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Key Benefits AvrA protein, at 33 kilodaltons, is approximately one-fifth the molecular weight of current antibody-based biologics. Use of uniform protein nanoparticles improves...
Published: 7/30/2024   |   Inventor(s): Andrew Neish, Julie Champion
Keywords(s): Enzyme/Protein, Gastroenterology, Immunology/Inflammation
Category(s): TechPub Algolia > Therapeutics
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Researchers who perform both clinical work and research in their specific fields of expertise are highly sort after by industry to study the latest therapies. They provide customers with credible, reliable and unbiased results which are highly regarded by regulators.The University of Adelaide's areas of expertise include:- Pain and Anaesthesia- Cardiology-...
Published: 9/7/2017   |   Inventor(s):  
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