news and product update
Introducing EMTEVA, the world’s first environmentally friendly catheter Intermittent self catheterisation (ISC) catheter for females only. This catheter is manufactured from corn starch and is 100% biodegradable. The Emteva has a unique closing mechanism so the patient can decide in her own time when she is ready to void. This also has an innovative grip handle to help patients with poor manual dexterity. The Emteva is available on prescription, comes in discreet packaging, and is delivered to the patient in lightweight bags of 30. Emteva is another innovative product from the Hunter Urology range. To receive your free sample or place an order please contact Hunter Urology. For further information contact: Hunter Urology T: +44 (0)1404 44088 E: enquiries@hunterurology.com www.hunterurology.com
Cambridge Emergency Urology
Deakin Centre Addenbrooke’s Hospital 27 February 2016 Course Director: Miss Suzanne Biers Aimed at all levels of trainees: Foundation Drs, Clinical Fellows, CT’s, ST1+Urology, Accident & Emergency, GP Trainees 1 day of Lectures to cover all aspects of Emergency Urology: Acute scrotum, urinary retention, haematuria, renal colic, urinary tract trauma & infection, imaging for emergency urology, paediatric emergencies, post-operative emergencies Take part in the Hands-on Catheter Workshops: East of England Delegate Fee: £55 External Delegate Fee: £105 For further information contact: Angela Gray PGMC T: +44 (0)1223 274452 (4452) E: ajg203@medschl.cam.ac.uk www.cam-pgmc.ac.uk
THE KARL STORZ – HAROLD HOPKINS “GOLDEN TELESCOPE” AWARD The KARL STORZ-Harold Hopkins ‘Golden’ Telescope award, which consists of a cheque for £1,000 and a ‘Golden’ HOPKINS II telescope, was presented to this year’s recipient, Mr Tony Riddick at the BAUS Annual Congress in Manchester. Mr Riddick is pictured holding the award accompanied by Mr Mark Speakman, BAUS President, and Mr Luke Gordon, Urology Business Manager, KARL STORZ Endoscopy (UK) Ltd. The criteria for the award, adjudicated by a committee from the BAUS Council members, is ‘a urologist within ten years of their first consultants appointment, who has made a significant and lasting contribution to urology’. The purpose of the award is to recognise excellence in young urologists. Any Full Member of BAUS may nominate an individual for this award. Nominations must be received by 31st January each year, and should include a one-page citation and the curriculum vitae of the nominee. For further information contact: KARL STORZ Endoscopy (UK) Ltd T: +44 (0)1753 503500 F: +44 (0)1753 578124 E: info-uk@karlstorz.com www.karlstorz.com
HYACYST® 40 PFS ADDED TO RANGE Syner-Med is pleased to announce the launch of Hyacyst® 40 PFS, a new 40mg/50ml Sodium Hyaluronate Pre-Filled Syringe. Hyacyst® 120 PFS (120mg/50ml Sodium Hyaluronate) is also available as a higher concentration option when increased replenishment of the GAG layer is required. The PFS pack includes a catheter adapter to enable Hyacyst® PFS to be used with a wide variety of available catheters and is more convenient for health care professionals and patients who are self-instilling at home. Hyacyst® (Sodium Hyaluronate) is now approved for prescribing in the Community on FP10 prescriptions. In a recent study (Gülpinar, 2014), Hyacyst® 120mg/50ml was proven to be as effective as combination treatment (Ialuril®) in reducing symptoms in patients with IC/PBS. For further information contact: Syner-Med (Pharmaceutical Products) Limited T: +44 (0)20 8655 6380 E: mail@syner-med.com www.syner-med.com
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