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Surviving Heart Disease
There are few mechanical heart support devices available to infants under the age of two.These devices help support the heart before a heart transplant
Antibody Recruiting Molecules (ARM)
Recruiting the body's immune system to fight HIV and Cancer has shown promise especially when small antibody recruiting molecules are used.
Vaccine to Help Smokers Quit
Most people understand the negative effects that smoking has on their lives, but quitting smoking is difficult. The latest answer could be a vaccine.
Monitoring Devices Lower Risk of Stillbirths
Experiencing a pregnancy loss or a stillbirth is devastating; especially when there were no signs that something was wrong during the pregnancy.
Rheos High Blood Pressure Therapy System
Individuals with drug-resistant hypertension may find hope in the Rheos High Blood Pressure Therapy System an implantable device that lowers blood pressure.
Radiation Exposure on the Rise
Biotechnology has aided in the development of radiation imaging that is used in computer tomography (CT) and radiotherapy for cancer. The result is increased cancer risk.