Provided herein are methods for treating nephrolithiasis and protecting the urothelium and inner lining of the kidney from thermal damage during lithotripsy by use of a thermosensitive bio-adhesive hydrogel. The described method dramatically improved the efficiency and effectiveness of stone clearance compared to conventional techniques while providing protection to the urothelium from potentially damaging temperature spikes.

Provided herein are methods for treating nephrolithiasis and protecting the urothelium and inner lining of the kidney from thermal damage during lithotripsy by use of a thermosensitive bio-adhesive hydrogel. The described method dramatically improved the efficiency and effectiveness of stone clearance compared to conventional techniques while providing protection to the urothelium from potentially damaging temperature spikes.

A composition for managing the weight of a subject, wherein the composition includes at least one high-viscosity, resorbable, biocompatible material, intended to be injected into the submucosal space of the digestive tract of a subject and thus creating a long-lasting raising of the corresponding mucosa is disclosed. Also disclosed is a kit including a composition according to the invention and structure for injecting the composition. Finally, the disclosure also relates to the use of a composition according to the invention for managing the weight of a subject.

A composition for managing the weight of a subject, wherein the composition includes at least one high-viscosity, resorbable, biocompatible material, intended to be injected into the submucosal space of the digestive tract of a subject and thus creating a long-lasting raising of the corresponding mucosa is disclosed. Also disclosed is a kit including a composition according to the invention and structure for injecting the composition. Finally, the disclosure also relates to the use of a composition according to the invention for managing the weight of a subject.

Provided are a cognitive function improving agent effective for improving cognitive function such as memory and learning ability, and a method for evaluating or selecting the cognitive function improving agent. The cognitive function improving agent comprises a GIP function inhibitor as an active ingredient.

Provided are a cognitive function improving agent effective for improving cognitive function such as memory and learning ability, and a method for evaluating or selecting the cognitive function improving agent. The cognitive function improving agent comprises a GIP function inhibitor as an active ingredient.

Composition comprising chitosan for use in the prevention and/or treatment of incontinence and/or impotence in a subject undergoing prostatectomy.

Composition comprising chitosan for use in the prevention and/or treatment of incontinence and/or impotence in a subject undergoing prostatectomy.

Composition comprising chitosan for use in the prevention and/or treatment of incontinence and/or impotence in a subject undergoing prostatectomy.

Provided is a diagnostic drug for evaluating permeability of intestinal mucosa, including chitin and/or chitosan as a main component. The chitin and/or chitosan to be used preferably has a weight average molecular weight prepared to a range of from 1,000 to 11,600.