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                                                                    Research Type
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	Pure and Applied Science / Translational | 
                                                            
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                                                                    Keywords
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	Spinal Cord Contusion Detrusor-sphincter dyssynergia detrusor overactivity | 
                                                            
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                                                                    Target Audience
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	Urology, Urogynaecology and Female & Functional Urology, Bowel Dysfunction, Pure and Applied Science | 
                                                            
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                                                                    Aims and Objectives
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	Spinal cord injury (SCI) causes impairment of mobility and neurogenic detrusor overactivity (NDO) that contribute to a decreased quality of life. This workshop will describe: i) the current state-of-the-art management of lower urinary tract (LUT) dysfunction associated with SCI; ii) the pathophysiology of this dysfunction; and iii) the therapeutic potential of three pharmacological agents to promote functional LUT recovery after SCI. These agents are: LM11A-31, a neurotrophin receptor modulator; LM22B-10, an agent that promotes neuronal growth; and cinaciguat, a soluble guanlyate cyclase activator that supports repair of spinal lesions. LM11A-31 and cinaciguat have passed human safety tests and may readily transition to clinical trials. 
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