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1. Biosimilars to treat retinal diseases: Successful outcomes, patient satisfaction.

Author

Charters, Lynda

Subjects
*THERAPEUTIC use of monoclonal antibodies, *PATIENT selection, *PATIENT safety, *RETINAL diseases, *TREATMENT effectiveness, *OPHTHALMOLOGY, *ATTITUDES of medical personnel, *BIOSIMILARS, *PATIENT satisfaction
Abstract

The article reviews the Cimerli ranibizumab-eqrn anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) biosimilar from Coherus BioSciences and the Byooviz ranibizumab-nuna anti-VEGF biosimilar from Biogen for treating retinal diseases.

Published
2024

2. Task-Oriented Rehabilitation Robotics.

Author

Schweighofer, Nicolas, Younggeun Choi, Winstein, Carolee, and Gordon, James

Subjects
*REHABILITATION, *ABILITY, *ARM, *ROBOTICS, *PATIENT participation, *TRAINING, *PRODUCT design, *TASK performance, *PATIENT selection
Abstract

In this article the authors discusses the potential of rehabilitation robotic systems for upper extremities in delivering large doses of motor training for stroke survivors, in a cost effective manner and analyzes their own attempt to design and test the feasibility of a task oriented robot (TOR) based on their new task oriented training (TOT) framework 'Adaptive and Automatic Presentation of Task' (ADAPT). The authors propose that future TORs need to incorporate newer adative task presentation algorithm so that the individual actively performs doable but challenging tasks without physical assistance.

Published
2012
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3. Global Perspectives on: The Advancement of Surgical BPH.

Author

Malek, Reza S., Bachmann, Alexander, Gonzalez, Ricardo R., Hal, Mahmood A., Reich, Oliver, Wong, Carson, and Woo, Henry

Subjects
*MEN, *BENIGN prostatic hyperplasia, *PROSTATE surgery, *UROLOGICAL surgery, *HEALTH outcome assessment, *LASERS, *TREATMENT effectiveness, *PATIENT selection, *MEN'S health services, *EQUIPMENT & supplies
Abstract

The article evaluates the new 180-watt Green Light XPS™ laser system with the MoXy™ liquid-cooled fiber.

Published
2011

5. Ingestible sensor helps healthcare providers adjust antihypertensive regimens.

Author

Thompson, Cheryl A.

Subjects
*MEDICAL technology evaluation, *CALCIUM antagonists, *ACE inhibitors, *BIOSENSORS, *ANTIHYPERTENSIVE agents, *MEDICAL personnel, *PATIENT compliance, *PHARMACEUTICAL arithmetic, *PRESS, *PATIENT selection
Abstract

The article reviews the Proteus Discover ingestible sensor from Proteus Digital Health, Inc. that helps providers adjust antihypertensive regimens.

Published
2016
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7. SynCardia Total Artificial Heart.

Author

Copeland, Jack G.

Subjects
*IMPLANTED cardiovascular instruments, *ARTIFICIAL implants
Abstract

The article evaluates the SynCardia temporary Total Artificial Heart (TAH-t) from SynCardia Systems Inc.

Published
2013

9. Trametinib Tablets (Mekinist™).

Author

Elliott, William T. and Chan, James

Subjects
*ANTINEOPLASTIC agents, *PROTEIN kinase inhibitors, *MELANOMA, *GENETIC mutation, *SURVIVAL, *COST analysis, *PATIENT selection, *THERAPEUTICS
Abstract

The article evaluates the Trametinib Tablets marketed by GlaxoSmithKline as Mekinist for the treatment of metastatic melanoma.

Published
2013

11. Diagnostic, surgical planning device optimizes corneal inlay outcomes.

Author

Groves, Nancy and Waring IV, George

Subjects
*CORNEA surgery, *OPHTHALMIC surgery, *POSTOPERATIVE care, *VISION testing, *PATIENT selection, *EQUIPMENT & supplies
Abstract

The article reviews the AcuTarget HD, Visiometrics ocular diagnostics and surgical guidance designed for small-aperture corneal inlay.

Published
2014

12. Post-nuclear war.

Author

Cassel, Christine K.

Subjects
*NUCLEAR accidents, *NONFICTION, *CATASTROPHIC illness, *CHRONIC diseases, *EUTHANASIA, *HEALTH care rationing, *MEDICAL care, *MEDICAL ethics, *NUCLEAR warfare, *PHYSICIANS, *PRACTICAL politics, *PROFESSIONAL associations, *SOCIAL skills, *WEIGHTS & measures, *PATIENT selection, *PASSIVE euthanasia
Abstract

Reviews the book 'Selection of Casualties for Treatment After Nuclear Attack.'

Published
1989
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