surgical solution Articles
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Why We Need to Change the Cycle of Silence Around Heavy Periods
Menstruation has long since been linked to stigma surrounding the discussion of a period. Whether it is about one’s flow, one’s preference of menstrual products, or anything remotely related to one’s ‘time of the month,’ women often feel ashamed for speaking openly about periods. Women are taught to view their periods as a fact of life, and as a result, do not ...
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What to Expect with the Acessa® Procedure
If your doctor has talked to you about the Acessa® procedure, chances are you’ve been living with fibroids and the symptoms that come along with them—symptoms like extreme periods, stomach swelling and bloating, leg and back pain, stomach and pelvic pain, digestive issues, anemia, pain during sex, and frequent urination. Ugh. No wonder you’re looking for relief. ...
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How to prepare for a visit with your doctor
If you’re suffering from heavy periods and uterine issues, you’re right to think it’s time to talk to your doctor. Many women wait years before seeking treatment for abnormal uterine bleeding (the medical term for heavy periods) even though as many as 1 in 5 women are affected.1 Advocating for your health is always in your best interest—so 100% yes, make the call. ...
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What is Stress Incontinence: Causes and Treatment
Stress incontinence occurs women twice as much as men and research shows its prevalence increases with age. But, that is an oversimplification of an issue closely associated with life experiences. Multiple normal vaginal deliveries appear to increase a woman’s chance of experiencing leaks and female urinary incontinence appears among female collegiate athletes – particularly among ...
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The Importance of Celebrating Progress for Your Child with Short Bowel Syndrome
“Parent” may very well be the most important and rewarding job title you will ever have. As a parent, you have three primary goals: (1) set a good example, (2) instill important values, and (3) encourage your child’s happiness. Navigating the early stages of child development and care can be both exciting and exhausting. Your precious bundle of joy comes into this world and ...
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A Beginner’s Guide to Short Bowel Syndrome
Created for parents, by parents. No parent expects the news. So when you receive the news of a Short Bowel Syndrome diagnosis, it’s only fair that it’s a little overwhelming. Your picture of what the future of your family looks like begins to shift, and you have to shift with it. Let’s start off by saying, you’re not alone. There are parents, caregivers and family ...
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Project - MentorEye
The aim of the project was to develop a Polish complementary system of molecular surgical navigation for the treatment of ...
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Chest CT Segmentation - Case study
The challenge An industry-leading medical device company required the capability to automatically generate an accurate 3D model of complex patient-specific anatomies The anatomical model was needed for planning challenging surgical navigation procedures The pre-existing solution was slow and not robust, requiring extensive and time-consuming manual editing by the interventionist Our ...
By RSIP Vision
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Efficacy of antimicrobial polymer coatings in an animal model of bacterial infection associated with foreign body implants
Abstract Objectives: To assess support discs, comprising polyethylene terephthalate (PET), coated with different polymer/levofloxacin combinations for antimicrobial activity in an animal model of infection, in order to explore the use of specific polymer coatings incorporating levofloxacin as a means of reducing device-related infections. Methods: Aliphatic polyester-polyurethanes ...
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HYSTEROSCOPY: Bringing Procedures into the Office
Today, nearly 75% of hysteroscopy procedures in the United States are performed in hospital operating rooms or in ambulatory care centers. This raises the question of “why?”. Why is it that so many physicians are choosing to forego the convenience that in-office hysteroscopy procedures offer to patients and providers alike, especially when similar procedures—such as cystoscopy ...
By LUMINELLE
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