Sentences with phrase «avoid surgery which»

With VEGF - A and CEA, we believe we may have invented a test that can help that group of patients who don't have a risk of cancer get off the testing cycle and avoid surgery which, in and of itself, has a risk of mortality or complications,» said C. Max Schmidt, MD, PhD, FACS, study author and professor of surgery and biochemical / molecular biology, Indiana University School of Medicine.

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My partners, Mike Glennon and Brian deGuzman, and I, developed AngioVac, a tube inserted into a vein which vacuums clots out of the body, avoiding the need for open surgery.

The bottom line here is avoiding hip surgery, which will take the wide receiver out for the entire season, another setback the Denver Broncos will have to deal with.

Although there are a few situations in which c - sections can't be avoided it's best to try to prevent the surgery.

I have a totally lay understanding but what he told me made quite a bit of sense which is that yes, a c - section is major abdominal surgery and it's good to avoid it while all the other indicators are basically equal.

So, after contemplating where I'd feel most comfortable, which local providers I felt respected me most and what type of birth experience would give me the best odds of avoiding surgery (and other interventions that might impact my long - term sexual health and satisfaction), I chose to give birth at home with midwives.

This can help healthcare providers determine the risk of strokes and heart attacks — which means avoiding unnecessary surgery for many patients.

TAVR is a procedure in which a surgeon threads a replacement valve to the heart mounted on a long, thin tube called a catheter that is placed in the groin or chest, avoiding open - heart surgery.

«Throughout the last two decades there has been a growing interest in these non-surgical therapies, which offer the possibility of avoiding surgery and reducing demands on busy medical practices.»

The paste — which looks rather like toothpaste — is injected into the fracture, so the invasive surgery necessary to fit metal plates, pins and screws to fractured bones can be avoided.

In a study appearing today in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (JBJS)(a research summary was presented at the 2014 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeonsin March), researchers found that universal neuromuscular training for high school and college - age athletes — which focuses on the optimal way to bend, jump, land and pivot the knee — is an effective and inexpensive way to avoid ACL sprains and tears.

If surgery is needed, avoid the laparoscopic procedure known as morcellation, in which fibroids are removed by dividing uterine tissue into pieces — and, per a warning from the FDA, may spread cancerous tissue beyond the uterus.

Because of the limitations I've accepted in order to avoid surgery, I can no longer run or jump as part of exercising — which makes it hard to lose the weight that makes things worse for my knees!

Her firsthand experience being treated by Eastern Medicine was in high school with a compound of herbal and moxibustion therapy which allowed her to avoid surgery, and consciously live a healthier life.

The possibility of your pet swallowing the pit is reason enough to avoid the fruit, which can cause blockage in the digestive tract, requiring surgery.

4CLAWS raised feeder is a durable and neat looking feeder that allows cats to eat in a healthier posture, avoiding stress in bones when leaning over too much which helps cats with arthritis or in surgery recovery.

This avoids surgery, which could cause damage to nerves and blood vessels.

Costly dental surgery under anesthesia, which can often result in fatalities in animals whose health is seriously compromised by bacterial infection and related problems originating from the oral cavity, can also be avoided.

Job Description: • Represents the Kansas City Pet Project in a professional, polite and enthusiastic manner • Assists the veterinarians on a daily basis with preparing surgery patients, health assessments, and treatments of animals • Assist in medical rounds with Shelter Veterinarians or identifying animals that need to be seen by a Shelter Veterinarian • Administer medications to both cats and dogs in accordance with veterinarian's prescribed doses and ensure all treatment protocols prescribed for sick / injured animals are performed timely, safely, and humanely • Responsible for following best practices for sanitation protocols in all veterinary clinic and isolation areas to reduce / eliminate disease transmission • Input all medical notes, health assessments, vaccinations, surgeries, treatments, etc., into PetPoint • Provides support for other departments, such as Intake, Foster, Placement & Transport, or Adoptions by assisting as needed for vaccinations, deworming, blood draws, etc. • Prepares and sanitizes surgical instruments / packs each day to ensure packs are ready for use the following day • Assists with discharging animals to the public post-surgery or following up with sick pet appointments, explaining any medical issues, medications, after care instructions, etc. • Ensures adequate medical supplies and medications are available and reports any shortages to Vet Clinic Manager • Enforces and maintain KCPP safety and cleanliness, and all health and security rules and procedures • Follows disease prevention procedures and completes cleaning of veterinary clinic areas daily and ongoing throughout the day to decrease biological risks to humans and other animals • Care, feed, and safely handle animals to avoid injury to persons / animals • Properly store and maintain inventory of medical supplies, including Schedule II narcotics • Performs laboratory analysis techniques to assist Shelter Veterinarians • Reads, understand, interpret, and apply department policies and procedures • Prepares reports and other written materials in a logical, concise, and accurate manner • Functions calmly in situations that require a high degree of sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy • Communicates effectively with a variety of individuals representing diverse cultures and backgrounds and function calmly in all situations which require a high degree of sensitivity, tact and diplomacy • Treats employees, representatives of outside agencies, volunteers, and members of the public with courtesy and respect • Provides prompt, efficient and responsive service for all phone calls forwarded to the Vet Clinic.