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Brachytherapy Devices
When it comes to breast cancer treatment, radiation can seem like a walk in the park compared to major surgery and months of chemotherapy. For me, it was a breeze. I had already survived a lumpectomy and chemotherapy before my turn at radiation. I’d endured hair loss, nausea, low blood counts, fever, two hospitalizations, and a blood transfusion. Radiation couldn’t – and didn’t – even compare. But it’s still quite a process, and what follows will shed some light on how you might...
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Brachytherapy and Erectile Dysfunction
We have been discussing the varying effects that the different treatment options for prostate cancer can have on erectile function. We... Read more »
How the FDA Confirms the Safety of Medical Devices and Implantable...
Much publicity and controversy have surrounded the question of drug safety in recent years. As a result, the amount of efficacy data... Read more »
Spacers and Holding Chambers: Inhaler Devices for Asthma Treament...
Read Part I of this series here Inhaler devices for asthma treatmentIn this second entry of this two part-series, I would like to review... Read more »
New Forteo Delivery Device
Eli Lily has released a new pen (delivery device) with updated and easier to use design and user steps. I recently received a letter... Read more »
Diabetes & Cardiovascular Complications: Screening Device by...
While I am vacationing in New Mexico, I combined a little business with pleasure by visiting VeraLight Inc. in Albuquerque on Friday. I... Read more »
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External incontinence devices
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
External incontinence devices are products, called appliances, worn on the outside of the body to protect the skin from constant leakage of stool or... Read more »
Birth Control Options for Women: Intrauterine Devices (IUDs)
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Intrauterine Devices (IUDs)The intrauterine device (IUD) is a small plastic T-shaped device that is inserted into the uterus. An IUD's contraceptive... Read more »
Zapping Migraine Shows Promise: Nearing FDA Approval
There's good news about abortive treatment of Migraine with aura - without medications. A portable Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) device... Read more »
External incontinence devices
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Condom catheter; Incontinence devices; Fecal collection devices ReferencesPayne CK. Conservative management of urinary incontinence: Behavioral and... Read more »
Ventricular assist device
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
VAD; RVAD; LVAD; BVAD; Right ventricular assist device; Left ventricular assist device; Biventricular assist device; Heart pump; Left ventricular... Read more »
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