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A wide variety of surgical instruments help streamline medical procedures

Two asians doin some suregeryWhether it’s a routine mole removal or a complicated open-heart procedure, the tools used in any medical surgery can make a big difference in its outcome. For the best results, physicians use tried-and-true surgical instruments produced by reputable medical supply companies. Because not just any implement will do when health—and possibly a life—is on the line.

Where do surgical instruments come from?

Surgical instruments are produced by medical manufacturers, the companies that make all kinds of medical supplies. After production, they are distributed to surgical supply groups. These businesses sell the surgical instruments to doctors, hospitals, and any other people who might need them. Read more on A wide variety of surgical instruments help streamline medical procedures…

Have you ever used height increasing in-soles or any other device?

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miss_magic047 asked:

I have heard a lot of negative comments about YOCO/KIMI/YOKO height increasing devices which are soles you keep under your shoes while walking or mild work-out. I haven’t gotten any answers from people claiming that they have actually used the device. So please lemme know, if you have encountered difficulties or no change by using any height increasing device or medicine. BTW I am 5′2” and 19 years old..and pretty desperate to grow tall. Please lemme know if I can still grow taller through exercises, diet or medication. Thanks :)

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Any tips for getting a job in pharmaceutical/Medical Device sales, and which companies should I apply to?

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Brandon Thomas asked: I am a recent college graduate with a Business Administration Degree with an emphasis in Marketing. I am looking to get a pharmaceutical or medical device sales job in the Lexington, KY/Cincinnati, OH or surrounding areas. I was hoping to get some tips from someone in the business, and hopefully make a contact or two. I

How can I find out if a particular doctor has financial ties to a drug or device company?

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evoke25 asked:

Is there a way for Americans to research the financial ties between doctors, drug makers and medical device companies? How can patients find out if a doctor is being paid by a certain drug company or receiving perks like free meals and vacations accompanied by lectures? Any insider information from people who work in medicine would be greatly appreciated.

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What other medical instruments are there?

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Conor Higgins asked: Hi I was wondering what other instruments you can use to measure bodily responses, apart from a heart rate monitor. Are there any other devices which may measure things like heart rate, blood pressure etc…

Where can I buy these also? I need them for a project I am planning with Max/MSP or else PD

HELP PLEASE! Certain medical device at Puyallup Fair?

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Bree asked: I went to the Puyallup Fair yesterday and I believe in the Showplex building there was a medical device for $300 dollars that helps treat pain. The product comes in a little white box (almost like a first aid kit). With the main product you put 4 little sticy patches on the area that hurts, such

Recommendation for medical website?

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ya_paracletos asked: Note: YA newbie

* 55 yo white male
* overall good health
* Ruptured achilles 1980
* 6′, 30+ lbs overweight
* Relatively sedentary
* Advair 250/50 2x/day for asthma starting 2003
– Albuterol prn
* Lipitor 40 1x/day (~250 2 years ago, ~130 now)
* Cooper fitness test for distance in 12 min: poor
* Former bike racer and XC marathons until 2002
* Unremarkable

Which medical delivery device gives U the quickest relief,the most effective?

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why not? asked:

There’s needles,oral drugs transdermal patches,which works the best for U?

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Would you use a medical device that cures urinary incontinence and rehabilitates the pelvic floor?

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lsull74 asked:

You would need to do daily exercises for a couple of weeks. These exercises would be monitored by a doctor to make sure that you were doing them correctly.

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What’s the most popular medical blog?

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sand134 asked:

What’s a popular blog(s) for those who work in the medical field (doctors, med students, or medical devices makers)? Something that is not too chock full of scientific terms but provides useful info as well?

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