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Spondylosis
Spondylosis is the degeneration of the vertebral column from any cause. It refers to spinal osteoarthritis, the age-related wear and...
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Brigatinib
A tyrosine kinase inhibitor approved for patients with ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer resistant to prior crizotinib. Trade name Alunbrig....
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Smallpox vaccine
Contains live vaccinia virus , a milder form of variola (smallpox) virus. Does not contain smallpox vaccine and cannot cause...
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Plication of the diaphragm
Plication of the diaphragm is performed for paralysis or eventration of the diaphragm which can result in breathing difficulties. ...
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Tenecteplase
A genetically engineered fibrinolytic agent with equivalent efficacy of fibrinolytic agents in regard to 30-day mortality and reduced propensity for...
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Idarucizumab (Praxbind)
Approved to reverse the blood thinning effects of dabigatran (Pradaxa), in emergency or life-threatening situations when bleeding cannot be controlled....
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Piriformis syndrome
1780 Believed to result from compression of the sciatic nerve around the piriformis muscle. Symptoms include pain and numbness in...
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Intraocular lens
An Intraocular lens (IOL) is a lens implanted in the eye usually as part of a treatment for cataracts or...
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