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Argus II Retinal Stimulation System for patients with retinitis pigmentosa and age-related macular degeneration
The Argus II retinal stimulation system is an epiretinal prosthesis which involves the capture and digitisation of images from the external world. The artificial retina device consists of a tiny camera and microprocessor mounted on a pair of glasses, a receptor implanted behind the ear, and an array of 60 platinum microelectrodes, ranging in size from 250 to 500 mm, implanted in the retin. Read more...
Genesearch BLN (Breast Lymph Node) Assay to detect the spread of breast cancer to lymph nodes
The GeneSearch™ BLN Assay is a qualitative, in vitro diagnostic test for the rapid detection of greater than 0.2 mm metastases in nodal tissue removed from sentinel lymph node biopsies of breast cancer patients. Results from the assay can be used to guide the intra-operative or post-operative decision to remove additional lymph nodes. Read more...
Nicotine vaccines for smoking cessation
Nicotine vaccines work by producing nicotine-specific antibodies that bind a substantial proportion of the nicotine molecules when they enter the bloodstream. The antibody-bound nicotine molecules are larger and unable to cross the blood-brain barrier, thus preventing most of the nicotine from entering the brain and exerting its addictive effects. Read more...
Pregabalin for fibromyalgia
Pregabalin (Lyrica) - Pfizer Ltd, is an [alpha]2-[delta] ligand that has analgesic, anxiolytic and anticonvulsant properties. It is thought that pregabalin binds to voltage-gated calcium channels in the central nervous system, modifying the release of neurotransmitters. Read more...
Magnetic Resonance Angiography imaging for the detection of coronary artery disease
Cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging (CMR) is an application of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) that is used for the evaluation of a range of cardiac parameters, such as cardiac viability, ventricular function and myocardial perfusion and mass. Read more...
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- Generex Oral-lyn™ (buccal insulin) for diabetes mellitus
- Therapeutic Hypothermia in Newborns after Asphyxia
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