Follicular Hair Transplantation
Follicular hair transplantation is a surgical procedure in which small plugs of hair-bearing skin containing 2 to 3 hair each are taken from the back or sides of the scalp and transferred to the bald area on the head. The area from which the grafts are taken (donor site) is first treated with a local anesthesia followed by removal of the desired number of hair grafts. The area that is to receive the grafts (recipient site) is similarly treated and the donor grafts are carefully placed into the prepared area in a pattern that matches the direction of the original hair. The transplants are spaced in such a way as to allow each to receive an adequate blood supply during the healing process. The procedure lasts for 2 to 3 hours depending upon the condition of the skin and extent of the area involved. One to three months later, the spaces between the new implants are filled in with new grafts. About six weeks after each transplant, the hair falls out. Approximately three months later, new hair appears and grows at a rate of one quarter to one-half inch a month.
What types of baldness can be helped by this procedure?
There are many causes for hair loss in men and women including high fever as a result of severe infection, thyroid disease, inadequate protein in the diet, certain medications, cancer treatments, childbirth, birth control pills and others. Many of these conditions are reversible and do not require hair transplantation. The most common type of baldness that is successfully treated with hair transplantation is male pattern baldness. This condition, inherited from either side of the family, starts when a person is in his or her teens, twenties or thirties. While women with this inherited tendency do not become bald, they can develop considerable thinning of the hair. Other types of baldness that respond to this procedure are those which have resulted from accidents, operations and inflammatory or infectious diseases of the scalp. Following the initial treatments, many patients who want to achieve greater density or refinement of the hairline will return for additional transplants.
COSMETIC LASER SURGERY
Vitiligo (vit-ill-EYE-go) is a pigmentation disorder in which melanocytes (the cells that make pigment) in the skin, the mucous membranes (tissues that line the inside of the mouth and nose and genital and rectal areas), and the retina (inner layer of the eyeball) are destroyed. As a result, white patches of skin appear on different parts of the body. The hair that grows in areas affected by vitiligo usually turns white.
The cause of vitiligo is not known, but doctors and researchers have several different theories. One theory is that people develop antibodies that destroy the melanocytes in their own bodies. Another theory is that melanocytes destroy themselves. Finally, some people have reported that a single event such as sunburn or emotional distress triggered vitiligo; however, these events have not been scientifically proven to cause vitiligo.
Who Is Affected by Vitiligo?
About 1 to 2 percent of the world's population, or 40 to 50 million people, have vitiligo. In the United States, 2 to 5 million people have the disorder. Ninety-five percent of people who have vitiligo develop it before their 40th birthday. The disorder affects all races and both sexes equally.
The cause of vitiligo is not known, but doctors and researchers have several different theories. One theory is that people develop antibodies that destroy the melanocytes in their own bodies. Another theory is that melanocytes destroy themselves. Finally, some people have reported that a single event such as sunburn or emotional distress triggered vitiligo; however, these events have not been scientifically proven to cause vitiligo.
Who Is Affected by Vitiligo?
About 1 to 2 percent of the world's population, or 40 to 50 million people, have vitiligo. In the United States, 2 to 5 million people have the disorder. Ninety-five percent of people who have vitiligo develop it before their 40th birthday. The disorder affects all races and both sexes equally.
THE MYSTERIES OF LASER
For Librarians
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The basic objective of EBSCOhost Connection is to help researchers find more quality results if they are searching the Web by directing them into EBSCOhost. This optional service is free to all EBSCOhost database customers, and activated only at the discretion of the library.
Because librarians want their users to access the best possible content as a result of their research, they invest in quality databases such as those offered on EBSCOhost®. Difficulty arises when researchers search the open Web where distinguishing between quality content and less credible content can be a challenge. EBSCOhost Connection is designed to bridge the gap between commercial search engines (e.g. Google, Yahoo, MSN, etc) and the valuable content of EBSCOhost. It is intended to promote the EBSCOhost content purchased by public libraries, schools, universities and other EBSCO customers by infusing brief citation-only records from EBSCOhost databases within commercial search engine result lists. Users would then click on the EBSCOhost record and be appropriately directed to the database pages within their library's EBSCOhost profile. Users will also realize through an on-screen brand, that the content is brought to them courtesy of their library (including the appropriate library's name).
The basic objective of EBSCOhost Connection is to help researchers find more quality results if they are searching the Web by directing them into EBSCOhost. This optional service is free to all EBSCOhost database customers, and activated only at the discretion of the library.
MASER
In 1954, Charles Townes and Arthur Schawlow invented the maser (microwave amplification by stimulated emission of radiation), using ammonia gas and microwave radiation - the maser was invented before the (optical) laser. The technology is very close but does not use a visible light. On March 24, 1959, Charles Townes and Arthur Schawlow were granted a patent for the maser. Patent Number(s) 2,879,439; 2,929,922Theory of the Laser:
In 1958, Charles Townes and Arthur Schawlow theorized (but did not build) about a visible laser, an invention that would use infrared and/or visible spectrum light.
Charles Townes - Biography:
Charles Townes was born in Greenville, South Carolina on July 28 1915. During World War II, Townes was employed at Bell Telephone Laboratories Inc., where he worked on radar bombing systems. Beginning in 1948, he began work on the maser at Columbia University. Charles Townes was the director of research at the Institute for Defense Analysis in Washington, D.C. from 1959 to 1961. After that, he became the professor of physics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. In 1964, Townes was awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics for his research in quantum electronics.
Arthur Schawlow was born in Mount Vernon, New York, on May 5 1921. In 1941, he received a bachelor's degree in physics and mathematics from the University of Toronto. He later his master's degree and Ph.D. in physics from the same university. Arthur Schawlow met Charles Townes at Columbia University, where he was doing research. In 1981, Schawlow was awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics for his research in laser spectroscopy
In 1958, Charles Townes and Arthur Schawlow theorized (but did not build) about a visible laser, an invention that would use infrared and/or visible spectrum light.
Charles Townes - Biography:
Charles Townes was born in Greenville, South Carolina on July 28 1915. During World War II, Townes was employed at Bell Telephone Laboratories Inc., where he worked on radar bombing systems. Beginning in 1948, he began work on the maser at Columbia University. Charles Townes was the director of research at the Institute for Defense Analysis in Washington, D.C. from 1959 to 1961. After that, he became the professor of physics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. In 1964, Townes was awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics for his research in quantum electronics.
Arthur Schawlow was born in Mount Vernon, New York, on May 5 1921. In 1941, he received a bachelor's degree in physics and mathematics from the University of Toronto. He later his master's degree and Ph.D. in physics from the same university. Arthur Schawlow met Charles Townes at Columbia University, where he was doing research. In 1981, Schawlow was awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics for his research in laser spectroscopy
LPKF LASER PLASTIC WELDING
The Process:
Transmission laser welding creates a perfect and reliable connection. In this process, two plastic parts are joined, each possessing different absorptive characteristics. The laser penetrates the top layer, which is transparent to that wavelength, but is absorbed by the bottom layer. The surface of the bottom layer melts, which in turn melts the adjoining surfaces of the top layer and both surfaces bind to each other
Clean and safe joining of components
Welding plastics via laser is especially suited for delicate components, because there is no mechanical motion and the thermal reaction is minimal. This makes the technique ideal for a wider range of possible applications in such industries as automotive, medical, consumer electronics, and theThe LQ-Power is the latest evolution of laser plastic welding, available now as a turnkey solution. LPKF’s fundamental understanding of the process and years of experience in mechanical and automation engineering stand behind this high quality laser plastic welding system. The system meets even the most rigorous industrial demand and quality requirements.
The LQ-Power handles work pieces as large as 6.3” x 6.3” x 3.9” (160 x 160 x 100mm). Although the factory configuration is ideal for manual feeding from a standing or sitting position, the dual stations assure short process times. The system an also be configured at the factory for automated feeding for pick & place systems.
•Full size PCB format Table size 25” x 22” (640 x 560 mm)
•Standardized feed adapters reduce typical changeover time to less than ten minutes
•Unit can be loaded and unloaded during a welding cycle – reducing cycle time
food industry.
Transmission laser welding creates a perfect and reliable connection. In this process, two plastic parts are joined, each possessing different absorptive characteristics. The laser penetrates the top layer, which is transparent to that wavelength, but is absorbed by the bottom layer. The surface of the bottom layer melts, which in turn melts the adjoining surfaces of the top layer and both surfaces bind to each other
Clean and safe joining of components
Welding plastics via laser is especially suited for delicate components, because there is no mechanical motion and the thermal reaction is minimal. This makes the technique ideal for a wider range of possible applications in such industries as automotive, medical, consumer electronics, and theThe LQ-Power is the latest evolution of laser plastic welding, available now as a turnkey solution. LPKF’s fundamental understanding of the process and years of experience in mechanical and automation engineering stand behind this high quality laser plastic welding system. The system meets even the most rigorous industrial demand and quality requirements.
The LQ-Power handles work pieces as large as 6.3” x 6.3” x 3.9” (160 x 160 x 100mm). Although the factory configuration is ideal for manual feeding from a standing or sitting position, the dual stations assure short process times. The system an also be configured at the factory for automated feeding for pick & place systems.
•Full size PCB format Table size 25” x 22” (640 x 560 mm)
•Standardized feed adapters reduce typical changeover time to less than ten minutes
•Unit can be loaded and unloaded during a welding cycle – reducing cycle time
food industry.
BRAIN TUMOR
This chapter contains information detailing cancers by type. As our focus is on the biology of the cancers and their treatments, we do not give detailed treatment guidelines. Instead, we link to organizations in the U.S. that generate the treatment guidelines.
Thank you for your patience as we work to continue expanding this chapter with additional cancer types. If the cancer in which you are interested is not yet presented, please check back because we will be adding new cancer types regularly.
•Breast
•Cervical
•Colon & Rectal (Colorectal)
•Leukemia
•Lymphoma
•Lung
•Multiple Myeloma
•Pancreatic
•Prostate
The chromosomes within our cells contain an enormous amount of information. It is estimated that humans have somewhere around 30,000 genes. Each gene codes for an RNA molecule that is either used directly or used as a guide for the formation of a protein such as the insulin shown earlier. Information in our cells generally flows in a predictable order from the storage form of the information (DNA) through the working form (RNA) into the final product (protein). This pathway is used by all organisms and is diagrammed below.
As shown, DNA is used as a model or template for the production of more DNA. This process, known as replication, will be addressed in the next chapter on cell division.
The process in which particular sections of DNA (genes) are used to produce RNA is known as transcription. We will cover transcription in some detail because alterations in the transcription of certain genes are very important in the development of cancer.
The set of genes that are 'on' at any given time is critical. The variable environment in which we live means that different genes need to be 'on' at different times. For example, if a meal contains large amounts of lactose, a sugar found in milk, then our bodies respond by turning on (transcribing) the genes that lead to the production of enzymes that break down lactose. If a different sugar or nutrient is present, the correct genes need to be turned on to process it.
•Skin
•Stomach (Gastric)
Thank you for your patience as we work to continue expanding this chapter with additional cancer types. If the cancer in which you are interested is not yet presented, please check back because we will be adding new cancer types regularly.
•Breast
•Cervical
•Colon & Rectal (Colorectal)
•Leukemia
•Lymphoma
•Lung
•Multiple Myeloma
•Pancreatic
•Prostate
The chromosomes within our cells contain an enormous amount of information. It is estimated that humans have somewhere around 30,000 genes. Each gene codes for an RNA molecule that is either used directly or used as a guide for the formation of a protein such as the insulin shown earlier. Information in our cells generally flows in a predictable order from the storage form of the information (DNA) through the working form (RNA) into the final product (protein). This pathway is used by all organisms and is diagrammed below.
As shown, DNA is used as a model or template for the production of more DNA. This process, known as replication, will be addressed in the next chapter on cell division.
The process in which particular sections of DNA (genes) are used to produce RNA is known as transcription. We will cover transcription in some detail because alterations in the transcription of certain genes are very important in the development of cancer.
The set of genes that are 'on' at any given time is critical. The variable environment in which we live means that different genes need to be 'on' at different times. For example, if a meal contains large amounts of lactose, a sugar found in milk, then our bodies respond by turning on (transcribing) the genes that lead to the production of enzymes that break down lactose. If a different sugar or nutrient is present, the correct genes need to be turned on to process it.
•Skin
•Stomach (Gastric)
kidney center
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Equipped with the latest state-of-the-art machinery, TKC is fully trained to handle all kinds of nephro-urological emergencies.
Equipped with the latest state-of-the-art machinery including two emergency dialysis machines, one emergency surgery theatre and 10 day-care beds, the Emergency Room is staffed with doctors and paramedical, fully trained to handle all kinds of nephro-urological emergencies.
All necessary investigations are carried out in E.R and the patient may have to stay for a short while or up to 12 hours. If required the patient is transferred to the in-patient ward.
The reception at the Emergency Room provides information about registration, discharge or transfer to the ward.
Lithotripsy
Lithotripsy is a non-surgical procedure of breaking kidney ureter and urinary bladder stones through shockwaves into small fragments that are subsequently passed out in the urine.
The Kidney Centre is equipped with the most advanced lithotripter with full back-up facilities like DJS insertion, push back and URS.This is a day care procedure and the patient is able to leave the hospital the same day after treatment.
Our Services
Equipped with the latest state-of-the-art machinery, TKC is fully trained to handle all kinds of nephro-urological emergencies.
Equipped with the latest state-of-the-art machinery including two emergency dialysis machines, one emergency surgery theatre and 10 day-care beds, the Emergency Room is staffed with doctors and paramedical, fully trained to handle all kinds of nephro-urological emergencies.
All necessary investigations are carried out in E.R and the patient may have to stay for a short while or up to 12 hours. If required the patient is transferred to the in-patient ward.
The reception at the Emergency Room provides information about registration, discharge or transfer to the ward.
Lithotripsy
Lithotripsy is a non-surgical procedure of breaking kidney ureter and urinary bladder stones through shockwaves into small fragments that are subsequently passed out in the urine.
The Kidney Centre is equipped with the most advanced lithotripter with full back-up facilities like DJS insertion, push back and URS.This is a day care procedure and the patient is able to leave the hospital the same day after treatment.
LASIK
Rated as one of India 's leading Eye Hospitals, Rushabh offers the most advanced Eye Care Treatment and Technology in India today. We also combine the expertise of our team which includes specialist Eye Surgeons who are highly experienced in their specialties of Cataract, Retina, Glaucoma and Laser Eye Surgeries.
Laser Vision Correction in India took a leap forward with the introduction of the Visx Star S4 at Rushabh. This Laser Technology, being the only one approved by NASA for its astronauts is the most preferred choice of Lasik Surgeries in the USA & Worldwide.
Our advanced Cataract, Retina Clinic and Glaucoma Clinic are equipped with the most sophisticated diagnostic & surgical technology. Our team will offer you the highest level of comfort & after care that your Eyes deserve. Trust and leave your Eye Care with us.
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Laser Vision Correction in India took a leap forward with the introduction of the Visx Star S4 at Rushabh. This Laser Technology, being the only one approved by NASA for its astronauts is the most preferred choice of Lasik Surgeries in the USA & Worldwide.
Our advanced Cataract, Retina Clinic and Glaucoma Clinic are equipped with the most sophisticated diagnostic & surgical technology. Our team will offer you the highest level of comfort & after care that your Eyes deserve. Trust and leave your Eye Care with us.
Our Mission Statement: is to give our patients the Best & Safest in eye care at most affordable rate & in a Warm friendly manner.
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