Medical treatments

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medication administered into a vein

people traveling abroad to obtain medical treatment

Laparoscopy () is an operation performed in the abdomen or pelvis using small incisions (usually 0.5–1.5 cm) with the aid of a camera. The laparoscope aids diagnosis or therapeutic interventions with a few small cuts in the abdomen.

right|framed|Ancient Greek painting on a vase, showing a physician (iatros) bleeding a patient Bloodletting (or blood-letting) is the deliberate withdrawal of blood from a patient to prevent or cure illness and disease. Bloodletting, whether by a physician or by leeches, was based on an ancient system of medicine in which blood and other bodily fluids were regarded as "humors" that had to remain in proper balance to maintain health. It was the most common medical practice performed by surgeons from antiquity until the late 19th century, a span of over 2,000 years. In Europe, the practice conti

use of high concentrations of oxygen as medical treatment

Immunosuppression is a reduction of the activation or efficacy of the immune system. Some portions of the immune system itself have immunosuppressive effects on other parts of the immune system, and immunosuppression may occur as an adverse reaction to treatment of other conditions.

way to filter the blood when the kidneys are not working well

Hypnotherapy, also known as hypnotic medicine, is the use of hypnosis in psychotherapy. Hypnosis is a state of deep focus and openness to suggestion that usually begins with relaxation and guided instructions. Some people respond more strongly than others, and researchers explain that hypnosis is not a magical trance but a form of concentrated attention and expectation (Heap & Naish, 2012). Hypnotherapy is generally not considered to be based on scientific evidence, and is rarely recommended in clinical practice guidelines. However, several psychological reviews and meta-analyses suggest that

type of fluid replacement used to prevent and treat dehydration

container usually made from plastic or other materials filled with hot water used for heating

placement of a tube into the trachea through the mouth or nose to provide a patient with oxygen and anesthesia

medical term

thumb|right|Structure of the backbone of a cyanoacrylate polymer Cyanoacrylates are a family of strong, fast-acting adhesives with industrial, medical, and household uses that are derived from ethyl cyanoacrylate and related esters. The cyanoacrylate group in the monomer rapidly polymerizes in the presence of water to form long, strong chains.

medical injection into a muscle

use of drugs to prevent HIV infection in people who have not yet been exposed to HIV

medical treatments at raised ambient pressure

Electrotherapy is the use of electrical energy as a medical treatment. In medicine, the term electrotherapy can apply to a variety of treatments, including the use of electrical devices such as deep brain stimulators for neurological disease. Electrotherapy is a part of neurotherapy aimed at changing the neuronal activity. The term has also been applied specifically to the use of electric current to speed up wound healing. The use of electromagnetic stimulation or EMS is also very wide for dealing with muscular pain. Additionally, the term "electrotherapy" or "electromagnetic therapy" has also

Plasmapheresis (from the Greek πλάσμα, plasma, something molded, and ἀφαίρεσις aphairesis, taking away) is the removal, treatment, and return or exchange of blood plasma or components thereof from and to the blood circulation. It is thus an extracorporeal therapy, a medical procedure performed outside the body.

wound care by maggot therapy

medical treatment that only affects a condition's symptoms

Cauterization (or cauterisation, or cautery) is a medical practice or technique of burning a part of a body to remove or close off a part of it. It destroys some tissue in an attempt to mitigate bleeding and damage, remove an undesired growth, or minimize other potential medical harm, such as infections when antibiotics are unavailable.

use of stem cells to treat or prevent a disease or condition

process of transplantation of fecal bacteria from a healthy individual into a recipient

feeding tube going into the stomach through the nose and throat

hormone replacement therapy in which sex hormones are administered to transgender individuals to better align their secondary sexual characteristics with their gender identity

the use of hormones in medical treatment

pharmacologic agents delivered into the nostrils in the form of a mist or spra

thumb|Schoolgirls in Britain being shown how to make a poultice, 1942 A poultice or ', also called a fomentation', is a soft moist mass, often heated and medicated, that is applied to the skin to reduce inflammation, soothe pain, promote healing, or otherwise treat wounds or ailments. Soft materials like cereals serve as a base for agents intended to affect the body transdermally. The preparation is usually spread on cloth, which is then applied to the area being treated. The cloth is used to keep the preparation in place, or additional bandaging to hold the poultice may be employed. Direct to

A pastille or pastile

insertion of a catheter through the urethra to drain urine

Apheresis (ἀφαίρεσις (aphairesis, "a taking away")) is a medical technology in which the blood of a person is passed through an apparatus that separates one particular constituent and returns the remainder to the circulation. It is thus an extracorporeal therapy.

process that removes material from an object by heating it with a laser

medical process of introducing medication directly into the bone marrow

injection of a specific mixture of antibodies to treat a number of health conditions

different types of therapy to treat cancer

therapy used to treat kidney stones and plantar fasciitis

enzyme medication

preventive medical treatment started after exposure to a pathogen to prevent infection occurring

administration of a substance through the nose

filled bag designed to be frozen

form of hormone replacement therapy for the feminization of secondary sexual characteristics

therapeutic technique using a suction dressing to remove excess exudation and promote healing in acute or chronic wounds and second- and third-degree burns

Heliox is a breathing gas mixture of helium (He) and oxygen (O2). It is used as a medical treatment for patients with difficulty breathing because this mixture generates less resistance than atmospheric air when passing through the airways of the lungs, and thus requires less effort by a patient to breathe in and out of the lungs. It is also used as a breathing gas for deep ambient pressure diving as it is not narcotic at high pressure, and for its low work of breathing.

elicitation of muscle contraction using electric impulses

technique of brain electric stimulation therapy which uses low current delivered via electrodesm placed on the scalp

medical procedure

Route of administration of a drug into the sheath space around spinal cord to reach the cerebrospinal fluid

process of medicine done to heal; course of action intended to achieve a result in the delivery of healthcare

medical practice of replenishing bodily fluid lost

type of product

medical treatment of the infectious disease tuberculosis

use of several medications together to treat a single disease

form of hormone replacement therapy for the masculinization of secondary sexual characteristics

medical acronym

treatment for physical and mental impairment

treatment for some lysosomal diseases

Form of alternative medicine

thumb|A transdermal patch which delivers medication is applied to the skin. The patch is labelled with the time and date of administration as well as the administrator's initials. Transdermal is a route of administration wherein active ingredients are delivered across the skin for systemic distribution. Examples include transdermal patches used for medicine delivery. The drug is administered in the form of a patch or ointment that delivers the drug into the circulation for systemic effect.

a tablet to prevent the accumulation of radioactive material in the body