Urodynamix and Pfizer Inc. Launch Promotional Program in Boston Nov 13, 2008
These programs will be coordinated by Pfizer's Urology division and will feature various keynote speakers. In Boston, Dr. Alexis Te, MD, Associate Professor of Urology at Cornell University will introduce Urodynamix's uroNIRS(TM) technology, a non-invasive medical device that uses near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) for the functional evaluation of the bladder to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Scientist Charged With Poisoning Colleague Nov 13, 2008
The two worked together in the university's urology department, sharing a small laboratory on the university's Parnassus campus. Liu was arrested Monday after he allegedly confessed to Cao, who then alerted police. (ABC News)
Researcher Accused Of Attempted Murder Nov 12, 2008
A postdoctoral researcher in the UCSF urology department has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly admitting that he twice tried to poison a colleague by putting laboratory chemicals in her drinking water, authorities said Tuesday. Images. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
5 Ways to Reduce the Risk of Prostate Cancer Nov 12, 2008
Although it s one of the most common cancers suffered by men, there are ways to minimize the risk of getting it, said Dr. Ihor Sawczuk, chairman of urology and chief of urologic oncology at Hackensack University Medical Center in New Jersey. Here are five of them. (Fox News)
Da Vinci robotic system gives doctors a high-tech set of hands Nov 12, 2008
At noon, Gundersen Lutheran physicians in urology and gynecology will be give a short presentation about the capabilities, benefits and conditions that can be treated using the robot. More Health. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Nerve rerouting found helpful with spina bifida Nov 12, 2008
"If it works, it'll be a huge improvement in the management of patients with spina bifida," says Dr. Kenneth Peters, Beaumont's urology chairman, who has a waiting list of nearly 100 would-be patients ... More than 1,000 patients in China are thought to have undergone the procedure; Xiao has reported results on only a fraction in respected urology journals. (San Francisco Chronicle)
* Doctors cautious on PSA testing results Nov 11, 2008
It may cause pain, difficulty urinating and erectile dysfunction, said Tony Wu (dFM), chief of Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital's urology division. While prostate cancer screening is usually conducted by using the PSA test, it is inadequate in spotting the cancerous cells early and effectively, he said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
HPV Virus Helps Cervical And Head And Neck Cancers Resist Treatment And Grow And Spread Nov 10, 2008
"There is potential for therapeutic intervention based on this finding," said Rettig, an associate professor of urology and medicine. The finding is crucial because 90 to 98 percent of cervical cancers are caused by HPV. Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in women worldwide, with more than 500,000 cases diagnosed annually. (Science Daily)
Springer to collaborate with American Society for Reproductive Medicine Nov 6, 2008
Affiliated societies include the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology, the Society for Male Reproduction and Urology, the Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility and the Society of Reproductive Surgeons. Springer is the second-largest publisher of journals in the science, technology, and medicine (STM) sector and the largest publisher of STM books. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
RPA women's ward not closing: NSW govt Nov 4, 2008
"And besides, the ward - 7East2 - now being shared with male urology and melanoma patients, has 20 fewer beds available," Ms Skinner added. Mr Della Bosca's spokesperson declined to comment on Ms Skinner's remark, saying ward 7East2 "remains unchanged". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Tailored Treatment Boosts Kidney Cancer Survival Nov 4, 2008
"We have shown that not all kidney cancer patients are the same, not all localized kidney cancers are the same, and not all metastatic kidney cancers are the same," study senior author Dr. Arie Belldegrun, a professor of urology and a researcher at UCLA's Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, said in a UCLA news release. Patients with localized kidney cancer can have either low-, intermediate-, or high-risk cancers based on the chance for recurrence, the researchers found. (MEDLINEplus)
PSA Test for Prostate Cancer Nov 1, 2008
Its a silent killer," said J. Brantley Thrasher, M.D., chairman of urology at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kan., and spokesman for the American Urological Association (AUA), in the May-June 2006 issue of FDA Consumer magazine. "So most men with a nodule or elevated PSA aren't going to know it. " (The PSA test) is an imperfect marker, but it's the best we've got, he said. Contributing statistics from John Hopkins Guide to Your PSA Test, 2008, and the American Cancer... (Suite101.com)
Frequent Urination Protects Against Bladder Cancer, Study Finds Nov 1, 2008
The data put forward last July in the latest session of the Spanish National Congress of Urology indicate that in Spain more than 15,000 new cases of bladder cancer are diagnosed every year. The incidence of this tumour, one of the highest in the world, is rising mainly due to a greater life expectancy for the population and to the increasing incidence amongst women. (Science Daily)
Cleveland Clinic to open new digs at CityPlace Nov 1, 2008
This will include internists and specialists in cardiology, colon rectal surgery, neurology, and urology. More doctors will rotate to the West Palm Beach office from the Clinic s Weston hospital. (The Palm Beach Post)
Statins Lower Blood Marker for Prostate Cancer Nov 1, 2008
He worked on the study while a research fellow at Duke University; he is now a urology resident at the University of Toronto ... The results parallel those of a study reported in 2005 by a group led by Dr. Dov Kadmon, a professor of urology at the Baylor College of Medicine. (MEDLINEplus)
Landmark UCLA study finds aggresive, personalized treatment increases kidney cancer patient survival Nov 1, 2008
The one-size-fits-all approach traditionally used in kidney cancer treatment should be changed based on the results of the study, the longest to date to analyze kidney cancer patients and their outcomes, said Dr. Arie Belldegrun, senior author of the study, a professor of urology and a researcher at UCLA's Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center ... Other lead investigators on the study include Dr. Fairooz Kabbinavar, medical director of the kidney cancer program at UCLA and a professor of... (EurekAlert!)
Natural Treatments for a Urinary Tr... Oct 31, 2008
The Urology Channel recommends that women with symptoms of a urinary tract infection take potassium citrate and sodium citrate supplements. These minerals help change the urine into a more alkaline pH which is hard for an infection to survive in. (Suite101.com)
New Urine Test ID's Prostate Cancer Oct 31, 2008
"The beauty of this test is it seems to be independent of the BPH component," Mark Emberton, MD, of the Institute of Urology at University College London, tells WebMD. "But it is not a perfect test. It does not rule out -- or rule in -- clinically meaningful disease." ... The PCA3 gene was discovered by Marion Bussemakers, PhD, while she was working in the laboratory of William B. Isaacs, PhD, professor of urology and oncology at Johns Hopkins Brady Urological Institute. (Yahoo News -- Prostate Cancer)
Cholesterol-lowering Drugs May Also Lower PSA, But Whether They Cut Cancer Risk Is Still Not Known Oct 31, 2008
The research was funded by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, The United States Department of Defense and the American Urological Association Foundation's Astellas Rising Star in Urology Award, given to Freedland. The researchers reviewed the medical records of 1214 men who were prescribed statins between 1990 and 2006 at the Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center. (Science Daily)
New International Study Shows Women With Symptomatic Fibroids Delaying Treatment Despite Substantial Burden on Quality of Life Oct 30, 2008
About Ethicon Women's Health and Urology ETHICON Women's Health gy offers treatment solutions for a range of common, female pelvic health disorders. The technologies are marketed under the GYNECARE family of brands and include treatments for menorrhagia (heavy periods), fibroids, stress urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. (PR Newswire)
Top 5 Things That Kill Men Oct 30, 2008
"Cut your salt consumption and you can reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease by 25 percent, he said. Little changes with moving can also make a big difference. The American Heart Association found that people, who moved for 30 minutes a day, even if they only exercised in 10-minute increments, reduced their risk for heart disease. 2. Cancer. Like most diseases, cancers are both genetic and environmental. Lung cancer, prostate and colon cancer are the deadliest for men. You can t change... (Fox News)
Clinton launches low-cost Aids drugs Oct 30, 2008
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U of L dedicates outpatient center Oct 30, 2008
University Urology PLLC. University Neurologists PSC. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Prostate Cancer Prevention Study Halted Oct 29, 2008
The SELECT findings dash hopes raised by these earlier studies, says Edward M. Messing, MD, professor and chairman of urology and deputy director of the Cancer Center at the University of Rochester, N.Y. Messing serves as a SELECT study investigator ... Edward M. Messing, MD, professor and chairman of urology and deputy director, Cancer Center, University of Rochester, N.Y.. (WebMD)
U.S. kids getting kidney stones, how to stop candy overload and kid violence growing on YouTube Oct 29, 2008
The story reports: What we ve really seen is an increase in the salt load in children s diet, said Dr. Bruce L. Slaughenhoupt, co-director of pediatric urology and of the pediatric kidney stone clinic at the University of Wisconsin. He and other experts mentioned not just salty chips and French fries, but also processed foods like sandwich meats; canned soups; packaged meals; and even sports drinks like Gatorade, which are so popular among schoolchildren they are now sold in child-friendly juice... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Vitamin E, selenium fail to reduce prostate cancer risk Oct 29, 2008
"I am afraid it will be the end of the story for large trials of vitamin E and selenium to prevent prostate cancer," said the study investigator Edward M. Messing, professor and chairman of urology and deputy director of the Cancer Center at the University of Rochester. "For vitamin E, that is unfortunate. Probably if given in a more effective form, it would be a protective or even therapeutic agent.". (Xinhuanet, China)
A rise in kidney stones is seen in U.S. children Oct 28, 2008
"The older doctors would say in the '70s and '80s, they'd see a kid with a stone once every few months," said Caleb Nelson, a urology instructor at Harvard Medical School who is co-director of the new kidney stone center at Children's Hospital Boston ... "What we've really seen is an increase in the salt load in children's diet," said Bruce Slaughenhoupt, co-director of pediatric urology and of the pediatric kidney stone clinic at the University of Wisconsin. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Cancer Vaccine Shows Promise In Patients With Bowel, Kidney And Prostate Cancer Oct 27, 2008
24, 2006) In a study to be published in the British Journal of Urology International, researchers at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center have shown that Raloxifene, a drug commonly used to treat osteoporosis, has a. (June 8, 2000) Indiana University Cancer Center is investigating a new vaccine for treating prostate cancer that has spread beyond the prostate gland. (Science Daily)
Notes from med school (1) Oct 27, 2008
They can be in any specialty (family practice, emergency medicine, general surgery, urology, radiology, etc. . (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
$100m deal to lift Caritas Christi Oct 24, 2008
New recruits include three respected urologists: Michael G. Callum, a former chief of urology at North Shore Medical Center; David R. Staskin, former director of female urology at New York Presbyterian Hospital; and Ingolf "Harry" Tuerk, former vice chairman of urology at Lahey Clinic. Caritas Christi also recruited North Shore Medical Center's former chief of radiology, Mark Girard. (Boston Globe)
Erectile dysfunction and heart attack Oct 23, 2008
It said that a urology consultant, Dr Geoffrey Hackett, had blasted fellow medics in a letter to the BMJ for not identifying impotence as a way of spotting those at risk ... Dr Geoffrey Hackett, a consultant in urology from Good Hope Hospital in Birmingham wrote this letter to the British Medical Journal. (NHS Choices)
Boston Scientific Announces Results for Third Quarter Ended September 30, 2008 Oct 22, 2008
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS September 30, December 31, In millions 2008 2007 (Unaudited) Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $1,734 $1,452 Trade accounts receivable, net 1,355 1,502 Inventories 854 725 Deferred income taxes 995 679 Assets held for sale 1,099 Other current assets 349 464 Total current assets 5,287 5,921 Property, plant and equipment, net 1,716 1,735 Investments 120 317 Other assets 165 157 Intangible assets, net 22,538 23,067... (PR Newswire)
UT Medicine San Antonio clinic opens in Westover Hills Oct 21, 2008
UT Medicine at Westover Hills will offer health care services through a diverse range of specialists in areas that include cardiology, pulmonary disease, surgery, urology, gastroenterology as well as family medicine. The new clinic will provide specialty care for residents that would otherwise have to drive to the South Texas Medical Center or across town to see a specialist. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
On Day 3, PGI docs call off strike Oct 21, 2008
The residents were demanding expulsion or suspension of the consultant, Santosh Kumar, of department of urology. However, as no compromise was reached the residents reduced the demand to a written apology to the ARD. "Out of our three main demands, two - a written apology to the association, formation of a committee including the director, the dean and the two members of the ARD to formulate guidelines for staff members - were conceded to. Satisfied with all t 00004000 hese steps, we decided to... (Times of India)
Mini-Incision No-Scalpel Vasectomy Reversal Oct 21, 2008
"This is a simple, rapid technique that could easily be used by urologists familiar with the no-scalpel vasectomy techniques," Jarvi and colleagues report in the medical journal Urology ... SOURCE: Urology, October 2008. (MEDLINEplus)
Doctors Often Overestimate Patients' Health Literacy Oct 21, 2008
"Possibly the most worrisome thing was the number of patients who thought they understood this test -- the most commonly used instrument in urology worldwide -- but did not," Dr. Viraj A. Master, an assistant professor of urology at Emory, said in a news release issued by the American College of Surgeons. The study also found that many patients were not capable of discussing numbers and quantities, such as rating something on a scale of one to 10 or saying whether a symptom occurred "a third of... (MEDLINEplus)
Miss Conceptions, Confirmed Oct 21, 2008
Which brings us back to the question posed in Urology: Does normal aging imply ED. The answer seems to be: It used to. (Slate)
No-scapel vasectomy reversal on horizon Oct 20, 2008
"This is a simple, rapid technique that could easily be used by urologists familiar with the no-scalpel vasectomy techniques," Jarvi and colleagues report in the medical journal Urology. However, they say it is still not known whether the new reversal technique will lead to fewer post-surgical problems than the more invasive approach. (MSNBC -- Health)
Alva Hospital Authority to meet Tuesday Oct 20, 2008
Barry Rockler, M.D. Pathology Bruce Dunn, M.D. Pathology Ruth Oneson, M.D. Pathology James Colvert, III, M.D. Urology Timothy Teske, D.O. Orthopedic David Keller, M.D. Orthopedic. Reports will be presented by a Quorum Health Resources representative and the AHA Chairman. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
No respite from rampaging docs Oct 19, 2008
Acting rather belatedly to mend matters, administration found consultant Santosh 00004000 Kumar of department of urology, who apparently had slapped a doctor during an operation, guilty of misconduct. The inquiry committee submitted its report on Friday to PGI director KK Talwar. (Times of India)
Prostate Cancer Gene Test Provides New Early Detection Oct 18, 2008
Urology 2007; 69:532 5). In the October 2008 issue of European Urology, Haese et al took the study by Marks et al even further in their evaluation of the PCA3 assay in a larger population of European men with one or two negative biopsies scheduled for repeat biopsy in order to determine its effectiveness in detecting PCa at repeat biopsy. (Science Daily)
Otsego County businesses declare Showcase a success Oct 18, 2008
Melissa Urman, Northern Michigan Regional Hospital in Petoskey physician liaison, was showcasing various cardiology and urology specialists and sleep services offered in the Gaylord area. While Alpine Web, offering Web design and print work, used a computer to transfer shopper s faces onto various backgrounds. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Chandigarh: Mass casual leave at PGI Oct 18, 2008
Sources said the committee came to the conclusion that consultant with department of urology Santosh Kumar was guilty of misbehaviour. The report will also be sent to the governing body that will decide on the case. (India Times, India)
Celebrex Reduces Frequency of Nighttime Urination Oct 17, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Taking a widely used arthritis drug could reduce swelling in men with an enlarged prostate, leading to less frequent nightly trips to the bathroom to urinate, new research published in the journal Urology shows ... SOURCE: Urology, October 2008. (MEDLINEplus)
Blumenthal Seeks End To BPA Use In Baby Bottles Oct 15, 2008
Just as federal authorities are preparing a report on the safety of the plastics compound BPA, officials in three states Monday asked baby bottle manufacturers to stop using the substance in their products. The move by Attorney General and his counterparts in and is part of an effort to ban BPA, or bisphenol A, which is used in thousands of everyday consumer items. (Hartford Courant)
Earl Haltiwanger, 82, doctor, big-band player Oct 14, 2008
Mr. Haltiwanger briefly attended The Citadel before enlisting in the Navy during World War II. After an honorable discharge, he went to Emory University and then Duke, where he earned a medical degree and completed post-graduate training in urology. In 1957, he was hired as the Veterans Affairs Hospital s urology chief and as associate professor of surgery with the Emory School of Medicine. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Cinnamon soothes hot flashes Oct 14, 2008
Doctors have tried many treatments, including inserting botulinum toxin (Botox) directly into the bladder (Current Urology Reports, Sept. 2008) ... A survey of 750 patients with IC found that certain approaches were more reliably associated with symptom relief than invasive treatments (Urology, January 2008). (Athens Banner-Herald)
Today's Cheer: Incredible care Oct 13, 2008
Those included 12 surgeons, including those who specialize in trauma, urology, vascular, plastic surgery and ear, nose and throat surgery. Other types of surgeons offered opinions. (Florida Times-Union)
Richmond Memorial to offer health screenings today Oct 11, 2008
Prostate Exam: Performed by Hazem El-Droubi, M.D., of the Richmond Urology Clinic by appointment with completed PSA results. Please call 997-5054. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Rapid Improvement In Overactive Bladder Symptoms, International Drug Study Shows Oct 11, 2008
Just over a hundred urology centres from 14 countries took part in the study of 863 patients led by Professor Linda Cardozo from the Department of Urogynaecology at King s College Hospital in London ... The SUNRISE study - the name is an acronym of the full study title - comprised 105 urology centres from 14 countries: Belgium, Czech Republic, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Slovakia, Spain and the UK. ... 27, 2005) Mayo Clinic researchers studying... (Science Daily)
Attorney asks court to bar 'frivolous' litigator Oct 10, 2008
"He (James D. Schneller) has been in court more than I have," said attorney John Prodoehl, who has decades of experience and who represents Dr. Leigh S. Bergmann and Bryn Mawr Urology ... Prodoehl complains that Schneller's claim against Bergmann and Bryn Mawr Urology, "has been dismissed, and the dismissal has become final, yet (Schneller) continues to assert the claim in improper appeals." Prodoehl said seeking such an injunction to stop future litigation, while not unprecedented, is unusual... (The Delaware County Times, PA)
J&J Paid $68 Million So Far to End Birth-Control Patch Suits, Files Show Oct 10, 2008
Ortho Evra provides a needed birth-control option for women and physicians,'' said Gloria Vanderham, a spokeswoman for Ortho Women's Health & Urology unit, a division of J&J subsidiary Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical. When used according to the FDA-approved label, Ortho Evra is a safe and effective method of hormonal birth control. (Bloomberg -- US)
New Catheter-less Technique May Ease The Pain And Discomfort Of Prostate Cancer Recovery Oct 8, 2008
These new findings build upon the groundbreaking work of Dr. Tewari, and his collaborators in the Department of Urology at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell, to better improve the lifestyles of patients following prostate removal, such as the reconstruction and sparing of nerves and muscles in order to preserve urinary continence and sexual function ... The new study is published October 2 in the British Journal of Urology International ... Co-authors of the study include Dr. Sandhya Rao, from... (Science Daily)
Marcial: J&J, a Healthy Defensive Play Oct 8, 2008
J&J's pharmaceutical business has more than 90 products that are marketed worldwide, including cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and urology products. Medical devices consist of such products as Ethicon sutures and wound care, DePuy orthopedic devices, and Cordis coronary interventional products. (BusinessWeek)
Phillip Holderman searches for documentation after being involved in a three-vehicle wreck on U.S. Highway 90 West Monday afternoon. One of the drivers, Kelie Jean Branham, was airlifted to a medical facility. According to Lake City Police Department reports, Branham did not suffer life-threatening injuries. JASON MATTHEW WALKER/Lake City Reporter Oct 7, 2008
Traffic on the roadways westbound lanes came to a crawl as a result of the wreck until vehicles were rerouted through the Busch Urology doctors office parking lot. Traffic was rerouted through the parking lot for nearly an hour. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Obesity, Insulin Level Impact Prostate Cancer Survival Oct 7, 2008
"The simple things are still the important things. Don't drink, don't smoke, exercise, and eat well," said Dr. Ganesh Palapattu, assistant professor of urology, pathology and oncology at the University of Rochester School of Medicine. "This is yet another piece of evidence suggesting that obesity is not a good thing for many reasons.". (MEDLINEplus)
WMC purchases robot for surgeries Oct 6, 2008
"It's a fascinating machine," said Hansen, a urologist at Central Wyoming Urology. "It definitely enhances your ability to do surgery.". (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Now, early diagnosis of bladder cancer Oct 5, 2008
It announced a new diagnostic agent called Hexvix (hexaminolevulinate) at the 9th Asian Congress of Urology being held in New Delhi ... Narmada Prasad Gupta, chairman, Department of Urology at AIIMS, New Delhi says, "Smoking has been found to be a common factor in 55 percent of the bladder cancer cases, of which 45 percent had smoked for more than 20 years, as per our 1985 study. Apart from cigarette smoking, beedi and hukka smoking is more prevalent in India and in male population". (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Court To Okah: You have A Case To Answer Oct 4, 2008
But it was gathered that a urology specialist examined the accused on Thursday and recommended specialist review of his case and a series of tests, which would take at least a week to complete. Yesterday also, the prosecution filed a motion for accelerated hearing but Falana objected, saying the accused must be fit enough before the commencement of his trial. (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Research Suggests Doctors Should Consider Kidney-sparing Surgery Oct 3, 2008
"In patients who have the combination of kidney cancer and lowered kidney function, doctors should consider tissue-sparing surgery versus complete removal whenever it is technically feasible," said Joseph Pettus, M.D., lead author and now an assistant professor of urology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. "Currently this option is significantly underused.". (Science Daily)
EDAP Features Ablatherm-HIFU and Sonolith I-Sys Devices At Two Prestigious Urological Congresses Oct 3, 2008
LYON, France, Oct. 3, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EDAP TMS SA (NasdaqGM: - ), the global leader in therapeutic ultrasound, announced today that its Ablatherm-HIFU and next generation Sonolith I-Sys devices were highlighted at two major European urological conferences: the 60th Annual Congress of the German Society of Urology (DGU) from September 24-27 and the Italian Society of Urology (SIU) from September 22-28 ... Professor Rischmann, President of the French Association of Urology highlighted the... (Primezone Releases)
Prostate Cancer Therapy Linked to Falls Oct 3, 2008
Impairment in activities of daily living was found in 24 percent of the patients, 56 percent had abnormal physical performance findings, and 22 percent reported falls during the previous 3 months, the investigators report in the journal medical journal Urology ... SOURCE: Urology, August 2008. (MEDLINEplus)
Weight May Influence How Prostate Cancer is Treated Oct 3, 2008
Obese patients with prostate cancer have more aggressive tumors, Dr. Benjamin J. Davies from the University of California, San Francisco, and colleagues note in the journal Urology, and prior studies have reported very high body mass index (BMI), the ratio of body weight to height, as a risk factor for death from prostate cancer ... SOURCE: Urology, August 2008. (MEDLINEplus)
Pfizer's Change Of Heart Oct 3, 2008
Mackay said the company would continue to hunt for treatments for asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (also known as smoker s lung ), urology disorders, infections, tobacco addiction, blood clots and transplant rejection. He noted that some colleagues will be displaced but that there will be opportunities for them to move to new areas of research. (Forbes -- Business)
Iraqi Red Crescent paralyzed by allegations Sep 25, 2008
He developed a urology practice, taught at the and became known for his patented work on prosthetic penile implants. Just before the 2003 invasion of Iraq, the Bush administration asked Hakki to return to Baghdad. (MSNBC -- International)
