MT Monthly's New Medical Terminology
D-I
da Vinci: surgical system used in laparoscopic procedures.
da Vinci: surgical system used in thoracoscopic and
laparoscopic surgical procedures.
Dahedi
25 insulin pump:
the world's smallest insulin pump.
dalteparin sodium (Fragmin): heparin injection; used to prevent DVT
Datex-Ohmeda S/5 telemetry system:
allows a physician to diagnose myocardial infarction fast and with a high degree
of accuracy.
DaunoXome (daunorubicin): liposomal cancer drug
Delcort:
hydrocortisone cream (OTC)
Denavir
(penciclovir cream): topical
antiviral cream for treatment of recurrent cold sores in healthy adults
Denavir:
antiviral cream used to treat recurrent cold sores
DentiPatch
lidocaine transoral delivery system: lidocaine-impregnated adhesive strip used to prevent pain
Depakote ER (divalproex sodium):
extended-release tablets approved for the prevention of migraines in adults.
DepoCyt:
chemotherapy
agent for the treatment of lymphomatous meningitis.
Derma
20: YAG
laser system
Derma
K laser system:
skin rejuvenation system.
DermaBond:
topical skin
adhesive for closing the wound edges of superficial wounds.
Dermagraft:
engineered human dermal tissue combined with a synthetic epidermal layer
Dermagraft-TC:
human-based
bioengineered skin replacement used as a temporary covering for severe burn
wounds
Detrol LA (tolterodine tartrate extended
release capsules): once-daily therapy for the treatment of overactive bladder.
Detrol
Tablets (tolterodine tartrate tablets): drug used to treat overactive bladder.
dextran
sulfate (Uendex): antiviral
DHEA
(EL10): immunomodulator
Diastat
(diazepam rectal gel):
used to treat patients affected by seizure clusters
Diastat
(diazepam):
gel form of diazepam which is administered rectally; can be used at home to
help people fight seizures
diclofenac
sodium:
approved for treatment of postoperative inflammation in cataract surgery.
Didronel
(etidronate): osteoporosis
Differin
(adapalene): acne
vulgaris treatment
diffracting
Doppler transducer: measures
the velocity and flow volume of blood
Digepepsin:
digestive enzyme
Diltia
XT (diltiazem hydrochloride): once-a-day hypertension and angina drug.
dinoprostone
(Cervidil):
vaginal insert used for cervical ripening prior to induced labor
DioLite
532: laser
system used to treat vascular and pigmented skin lesions
Diovan
(valsartan): antihypertensive
drug, an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)
Diovan
HCT (valsartan and hydrochlorothiazide): combination angiotensin II receptor blocker and diuretic, for treatment
of hypertension.
DirectRay:
direct-to-digital x-ray capture device.
dirithromycin
(Dynabac):
macrolide antibiotic
Disposable
Simplex Airbrator: disposable,
air abrasive dental handpiece
Ditropan
XL (oxybutynin chloride):
the first and only once-a-day treatment for overactive bladder.
Diva:
laparoscopic morcellator; enables gynecologist to remove large tissue masses
from the abdomen through small incisions; often used in supracervical
hysterectomy and laparoscopic myomectomy
DM-400:
Holter ECG cassette recorder
Dodick laser photolysis system:
first laser device to be approved in the US for the removal of cataracts.
Dornier
lithotripter
dorzolamide
(Trusopt):
drops for treatment of elevated intraocular pressure
Dosalax:
laxative (OTC)
Dostinex
Tablets (cabergoline tablets): approved for treatment of hyperprolactinemic disorders, either
idiopathic or due to pituitary adenomas
Doxil
(doxorubicin): AIDS
drug recently approved to treat refractory ovarian cancer.
Doxil
(doxorubicin):
Kaposi's sarcoma
DriStar:
incontinence product for women
Drixomed
Droxia
(hydroxyurea):
new drug approved to treat sickle cell anemia.
DRYalysate:
dry-powder
formula that makes dialysate, the fluid used to help cleanse the blood of
kidney patients during hemodialysis.
Duet
Glucose Control Monitoring System: combines fingerstick tests for both blood glucose and glycated protein
(fructosamine) on one hand-held meter.
Duoneb (albuterol sulfate; ipratropium bromide):
used to treat bronchospasm associated with COPD for patients who require more
than one bronchodilator.
Duovisc
Viscoelastic System
Duract (bromfenac sodium capsules): potent nonnarcotic analgesic
DuraGen:
absorbable
implants used as a dura substitute for the repair of the dura mater.
Dura-Guard:
patch to repair openings in the dura; manufactured from bovine pericardium
DuraScreen:
OTC,
waterproof, long-lasting sunscreen
Durasphere:
injectable bulking agent used to treat urinary incontinence.
Durasul polyethylene:
highly wear-resistant material used in Natural-Knee implants.
DUROS
implants:
miniature titanium cylinders designed to provide continuous, osmotically-driven
delivery of drugs within the body for up to one year.
Dynabac
(dirithromycin): macrolide
antibiotic
DynaCirc
CR: once-a-day
calcium channel blocker for hypertension
Dynafed
Pseudo: pseudoephedrine
HCl
dynamic
ankle ultrasonography: imaging technique for acute ankle ligament injuries
dynamic
conformal therapy:
precisely focuses radiation on malignancies
DynaPulse
5000A: ambulatory
blood pressure monitor
DynaStat: surgical hemostat used to stop or control active
surgical bleeding in orthopedic procedures.
DYNEMO
3000:
noninvasive hemodynamic monitoring device.
dyslipidemia:
term used in patients with either isolated elevated triglycerides, low HDL
cholesterol or elevated LDL cholesterol, or a combination of the above
E2III:
seven-day 17B-estradiol transdermal hormone replacement therapy patch
EAGLE
3000 patient monitor
EarCheck
Middle Ear Monitor:
in-home device that allows parents to monitor children for middle ear fluid
EarCheck
Pro: device
used to detect otitis media
Easy
Rider microcatheter:
used over a guidewire; facilitates catheter positioning in the tiny, remote
blood vessels of the brain.
EasySafe
syringe:
retractable-needle safety syringe.
EBNA
IgG ELISA:
Epstein-Barr virus test
ECASA:
enteric-coated
acetylsalicylic acid
EDEX
(alprostadil): injection
to treat erectile dysfunction
EECP
(enhanced external counterpulsation): noninvasive therapy for coronary artery disease
Effexor
XR (venlafaxine HCl) extended-release capsules: approved for the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).
ehrlichiosis:
newly
identified tick-borne disease in humans caused by Ehrlichia
ewingii.
EL
10 (DHEA): immunomodulator
Ellence
(epirubicin hydrochloride injection): approved for adjuvant therapy following resection of early breast
cancer that has spread to the lymph nodes.
Elliotts
B solution:
electrolyte/dextrose solution used as a diluent for intrathecal administration
of chemotherapeutic agents methotrexate sodium and cytarabine in treatment of
meningeal leukemia and lymphocytic lymphoma
Elmiron
(pentosan polysulfate sodium): approved for relief of bladder discomfort or pain associated with
interstitial cystitis
ELVIS
(Enzyme Linked Virus Inducible System): test kit for in vitro diagnostic use in identification of HSV
Emdogain Gel: periodontitis treatment.
emphasis
disc: device
approved to treat low to moderate myopic astigmatism; used in conjunction with
Summit SVS Apex Plus Excimer Laser Workstation.
EnAbl:
thermal
ablation system used to treat excessive uterine bleeding
Enbrel
(etanercept):
used to reduce the symptoms of moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis.
Endius
TriFix thoracolumbar pedicle screw system: polyaxial system that enables the instrumentation
to conform to the natural anatomical structure of the spine.
EndoCoil
biliary stent
EndoCPB
System: endovascular
cardiopulmonary bypass system by Heartport, comprised of catheters, cannulae and
other specialty instruments; allows cardiopulmonary bypass to be accomplished
through spaces between the ribs as opposed to sternotomy (opening of the chest
at the sternum)
EndoFix
absorbable interference screw: bioabsorbable device indicated for bone-tendon-bone fixation in ACL
surgery
EndoLuminia
Illuminated Bougie
Endopearl:
bioabsorbable
device used in ligament repair of the knee.
Endosonics
Oracle Micro catheter
Endotak:
single lead
defibrillation system
Enterra
implant: a
“stomach pacemaker” that zaps the stomach muscle with tiny electric
shocks, which stimulate nerves lining the stomach that control how it digests
food; used in patients with gastroparesis.
EpiE-ZPen:
auto-injector
used in the emergency treatment of allergic reactions
EpiLaser:
laser-based hair removal system
EpiLight
Hair Removal System:
depilation device
EpiStar Diode Laser System:
used for hair removal, as well as the treatment of vascular and pigmented skin
lesions.
Epitome:
ceramic
electrosurgical blade for fine surgical incisions
EpiTouch:
ruby laser used for hair removal
Epivir/3TC
(lamivudine):
HIV infection; used in combination with zidovudine
Epivir-HBV
(lamivudine) tablets and oral solution: first oral antiviral medication for the treatment of chronic hepatitis
B associated with evidence of hepatitis B viral replication and active liver
inflammation.
epoprostenol
(Flolan): increases
exercise capacity in patients with PPH
EPT-1000
Cardiac Ablation System
Equinox
EEG neuromonitoring system: digital
EEG monitoring system
ERA
Resectoscope Sheath:
single-use device used in gynecological procedures, including therapeutic
hysteroscopy; ERA stands for
endometrial resection and ablation
Erbium:YAG
laser system:
used for surgical incision and excision, vaporization and coagulation of soft
tissue
ErecAid
Vacuum Constriction Device (VCD):
over-the-counter device for treatment of erectile dysfunction.
Eros clitoral therapy device:
device to aid in female sexual arousal disorder (FSAD).
EsophaCoil
esophageal stent
estazolam:
generic equivalent of Prosom approved for marketing; used to treat insomnia;
1-mg and 2-mg tablets
Estring:
estradiol vaginal ring used to treat local symptoms of urogenital atrophy
Estropipate: used to treat moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms
associated with menopause; tablet strengths — 0.75 mg, 1.5 mg and 3 mg
Estrostep:
graduated estrophasic oral contraceptive; combines low, gradually increasing
amounts of estrogen with a constant dose of progestin (20, 30, 35 mcg ethinyl
estradiol and 1 mg norethindrone acetate)
Estrostep:
oral contraceptive; provides gradually increasing amounts of estrogen (20, 30,
35 mcg ethinyl estradiol) with a low, constant dose of progestin (1 mg
norethindrone acetate)
Ethyol
(amifostine): crystalline
dosage form approved; Ethyol is a cytoprotective
agent (a drug given prior to chemotherapy that shields healthy tissues
while permitting anticancer drugs to destroy malignant cells)
etidronate
(Didronel):
osteoporosis
etodolac:
generic nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID); comes in
tablet form
Etopophos (etoposide phosphate IV): antineoplastic used to treat small-cell lung
cancer
etoposide
injection:
generic cancer chemotherapy agent
Europass
catheter
EVac
system:
disposable surgical device for ear, nose and throat surgery.
Evans
Blue Dye: diagnostic
aid to measure plasma volume
Evergreen
catheter
Evista
(raloxifene hydrochloride): used for the prevention of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women; 60-mg
tablets.
EX-308 excimer laser:
used to treat psoriasis.
Excedrin Migraine: only OTC medication approved to treat mild to
moderate migraine pain.
Exelon (rivastigmine): new
drug treatment for Alzheimer's disease.
Exogen 2000: noninvasive ultrasound fracture therapy for the
treatment of established nonunion bone fractures.
Extended
Life SensiCath Sensor
EXTREME 0.9 mm disposable catheter:
approved for use in excimer laser coronary angioplasty procedures.
ExtreSafe:
phlebotomy device
eye
movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR): psychotherapy treatment
Eye
Scrub: formerly
called I-Scrub
EZ-Screen
Profile:
credit card-size test that enables
user to test for five drugs of abuse — cannabinoids (marijuana), cocaine,
opiates, amphetamines, and PCP
F.A.S.T.
1:
intraosseous infusion system
Fact
coronary balloon angioplasty catheter
FACT-22
(Focus Angioplasty Catheter Technology): coronary balloon angioplasty catheter
Falcon
single-operator exchange balloon catheter
Fareston
(toremifene citrate):
anti-estrogen treatment for breast cancer; 60-mg tablets.
Fastin
(phentermine): obesity
FeatherTouch
SilkLaser system
Femara (letrozole tablets):
first-line hormonal treatment for advanced breast cancer in postmenopausal
women.
Femara:
breast
cancer drug.
FemCal:
multivitamin
Fem-Etts:
acetaminophen
FemSoft
Insert:
treatment for female incontinence; a thin, fluid-filled sleeve that conforms
to the shape of the patient’s anatomy when placed in the urethra.
Femstat
1: approved
for local treatment of vulvovaginal infections caused by Candida albicans
Femstat
3: vaginal
yeast infection treatment approved for OTC sales
Fer-gen-sol:
ferrous
sulfate
Feridex
I.V. (ferumoxides for injection): organ-specific contrast agent for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of
liver lesions
Ferrlecit
(sodium ferric gluconate complex in sucrose injection): used to treat iron deficiency anemia in patients
undergoing chronic hemodialysis who are receiving supplemental erythropoietin
therapy.
fetal
fibronectin (fFN): detects
symptoms which may cause premature delivery
Fetalgard
3000 antepartum and intrapartum fetal monitors
FIAC
(fiacitabine): antiviral
fiacitabine
(FIAC): antiviral
fialuridine
(FIAU):
antiviral
FIAU
(fialuridine):
antiviral
Fiber
Optic ENT Scope
Fibrad:
dietary fiber
filgrastim
(Neupogen): cytokine
Fiorpap:
analgesic
First
Check: tests
for fertility, infectious diseases, and drugs of abuse
FirstSave
STAR Biphasic Automated External Defibrillator: delivers an electric shock to the heart to reverse
sudden cardiac arrest.
FirstSave:
automated external defibrillator (AED)
Five-64
catheter:
diagnostic ultrasound imaging catheter
Flolan
(epoprostenol):
increases exercise capacity in patients with PPH
Flomax
(tamsulosin 0.4 mg): approved
for treatment of signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
FloSeal
Matrix Hemostatic Sealant:
used to stop bleeding in the surgical setting.
Flo-Stat
fluid management system
Flo-Thru
intraluminal shunt:
used by surgeons to facilitate the suturing of vessels during coronary and
peripheral bypass procedures.
Flovent Diskus (fluticasone propionate inhalation
powder):
approved for asthmatics aged four years and older.
Flovent
Rotadisk (fluticasone propionate inhalation powder): first inhaled corticosteroid medication
approved for prevention of asthma attacks in children as young as four years of
age; medication is inhaled using a plastic device equipped with a dose counter.
FLOW
RIDER: flow-directed
microcatheter.
Floxin
(ofloxacin):
first oral medication approved as sole treatment for pelvic inflammatory disease
(PID)
FLT
(fluorothymidine): antiviral
FLU
OIA: rapid
test for influenza.
Fluimucil
(acetylcysteine):
immunomodulator
fluocinonide
solution, USP 0.05%: topical
corticosteroid
Fluoride
Loz:
fluoride lozenges
Fluoropassiv
thin wall carotid patch:
used for carotid patch repair; helps reduce thrombogenicity.
fluorothymidine
(FLT):
antiviral
Flura-Drops:
fluoride drops
flutter
device:
hand-held, pipe-shaped device that allows patients to clear their own airways of
accumulated mucus
FocalSeal-L: synthetic absorbable material used to seal air leaks
that occur during a variety of lung surgery procedures.
Focus
technology:
new process for performing percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty
(PTCA); the balloon inflation pressure can be adjusted to a high or low setting
and can be directed to the site of the blockage, reducing the risk of damage to
the adjacent healthy tissue
Focus-PV:
72 different models of catheters will be marketed under this name; used to treat
atherosclerosis blocking blood flow within arteries of the leg and other
peripheral locations
Foradil: a formoterol fumarate inhalation powder used to
treat asthma and prevent bronchospasm.
ForeRunner
automatic external defibrillator: small, lightweight (4 pounds), weather-resistant, comparatively
inexpensive unit designed primarily for use by first-response emergency
personnel such as EMTs, firemen and/or police officers
Forerunner
coronary sinus guiding catheter
Fortovase
(saquinavir):
drug for treatment of HIV.
Fosamax (alendronate sodium):
now available in once-weekly tablets — 70 mg for the treatment of
postmenopausal osteoporosis and 35 mg for the prevention of postmenopausal
osteoporosis.
Fosamax
(alendronate):
first non-hormonal drug for osteoporosis
Fountain
catheter:
used in conjunction with the Fountain Infusion System, this catheter delivers
clot-dissolving drugs to help remove thrombi in peripheral vessels.
Fragmin
(dalteparin sodium): heparin
injection; used to prevent DVT in abdominal surgery patients
free
T4 assay:
measures free T4, a hormone that is measured to aid in the diagnosis of thyroid
disease; manufactured by Biocircuits Corporation.
FreeDop:
cordless
Doppler
Freestyle:
bioprosthetic aortic heart valve from Medtronic
fructosamine:
measures
fructose intolerance
FS069:
intravenous ultrasound contrast agent
Functional
Intact Fibrinogen: blood
test for quantitative determination of fibrinogen in human plasma
Gabitril:
anticonvulsant
drug used an adjunct therapy in the treatment of partial seizures
Gadolite
Oral Suspension:
oral contrast agent for MRI procedures
Galileo:
intravascular radiotherapy system that is used to prevent the recurrence of
blockages in coronary arteries.
Galzin
(zinc acetate):
orphan drug for maintenance treatment of Wilson's disease
Gamimune-N:
immunomodulator
Gamma-ReACT
Test System:
used for rapid detection of red blood cell antibodies
Gas-Ban:
antacid
Gastrocrom
(cromolyn sodium):
oral concentrate for management of mastocytosis
Gastrosed:
anticholinergic/antispasmodic
GE Senographe 2000D:
the world's first fully digital mammography system.
GEM
II DR (Model 7273): dual-chamber
defibrillator.
gemcitabine
hydrochloride: see
Gemzar
Gemcor:
gemfibrozil
Gemini: combined breathing and snoring sensor.
Gemzar
(gemcitabine HCl):
approved for use in combination with cisplatin for the treatment of inoperable,
locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer; also approved to
treat locally advanced or metastatic pancreatic cancer
GenESA
System: used
in the diagnosis of coronary artery disease; used with the drug arbutamine
Genesis
2000 carbon dioxide laser
Gengraf capsules (cyclosporine capsules):
immunosuppressant used to prevent organ rejection in kidney, liver and heart
transplants.
Genotropin
(somatropin):
used in children with growth hormone deficiency
Gen-Probe
Amplified CT Assay: noninvasive
test for Chlamydia trachomatis (CT)
Gen-Probe
Rapid Tuberculosis Test
Gen-Probe:
DNA probe test
Gentlehaler:
pressurized aerosol device
GentleLASE:
long-pulse
alexandrite laser; used to treat vascular lesions; low-cost laser system for
hair removal.
Geref
(sermorelin):
growth hormone
Geroton
Forte: geriatric
supplement
Glandosane:
for mouth or throat dryness
GlaucTabs:
methazolamide
Gliadel
wafer: implantable
chemotherapy wafer for treatment of brain cancer; implanted in the cavity
created when a brain tumor is removed, the Gliadel wafer slowly dissolves and
releases carmustine (chemotherapeutic drug) to the tumor site
GlucaGen
(glucagon for injection):
used as a diagnostic aid during radiological examinations (it relaxes smooth
muscles in the gastrointestinal tract) and for the treatment of severe
hypoglycemia in patients with diabetes treated with insulin.
Glucophage
(metformin HCl):
antidiabetic agent
Glucophage XR (metformin HCl):
extended-release tablets approved for use as initial drug therapy for people
with type 2 diabetes.
Gluco-Protein:
over-the-counter
fructosamine test; aids in glucose control in Type II diabetes patients
Glucovance (glyburide and metformin HCl tablets):
used to treat type 2 diabetes.
GlucoWatch:
bloodless glucose monitor
Glycacor:
test to detect quality of diabetic control; provides measurement of glycated
LDL.
Glyderm:
dermatologic products
Glylorin
(monolaurin):
orphan drug (topical cream) approved for the treatment of congenital primary
ichthyosis; safety and efficacy studies are underway for the treatment of
congenital ichthyosiform erythroderma
GM-CSF:
granulocyte macrophage colony stimulating factor
Go-Evac:
bowel
cleansing
Gonal-F
(follitropin alpha): injectable
follicle-stimulating hormone
Gonal-F follitropin alfa for injection):
now approved for the treatment of infertility in both women and men.
Graft
Distance catheter
GraftCyte
Moist Dressings: gauze
wound dressings used in hair restoration procedures
Graftpatch:
product used
in soft tissue surgical procedures
Grieshaber
scleral buckling balloon catheter
GS
393 (PMEA):
antiviral
Guaifenex
LA:
guaifenesin; expectorant
Guaifenex
PSE 120:
expectorant/decongestant
Guaivent
and Guaivent PD
guanfacine
hydrochloride:
1- and 2-mg tablets; generic equivalent of Tenex, an antihypertensive
Guglielmi Detachable Coil (GDC) SynerG detachment
system: used
for the endovascular treatment of brain aneurysms.
Guglielmi
detachable coil: used
to treat inoperable intracranial aneurysms
Gynazole-1 (butoconazole nitrate 2% vaginal cream):
prescription product designed to treat vaginal yeast infections with only one
dose.
halofuginone:
orphan drug used to treat scleroderma.
Halprin
81:
enteric-coated aspirin
Havrix:
hepatitis A
vaccine
HDI
3000 ultrasound system:
used for imaging breast tumors; HDI
stands for high-definition imaging
HDRA:
histoculture drug response assay
HeartCard
monitor
HeartMate
Implantable Pneumatic Left Ventricular Assist System
HEARTrac
I Cardiac Monitoring System
HearTwave: system used to predict life-threatening heart rhythm
disturbances and sudden death via the measurement of Microvolt T-wave Alternans.
Hectorol
(doxercalciferol) injection: vitamin D hormone-replacement therapy that reduces
elevated parathyroid hormone levels in chronic renal dialysis patients suffering
from secondary hyperparathyroidism; also available in capsules.
Helidac
therapy:
combination of three drugs—bismuth subsalicylate, metronidazole, and
tetracycline hydrochloride—approved for treatment of duodenal ulcer associated
with Helicobacter pylori
Helisal
Rapid Blood diagnostic kit: used to detect Helicobacter
pylori
Helixate:
antihemophilic factor
Hem
Fe: iron
supplement
Hemaseel
APR:
biological tissue glue with hemostatic and sealing properties.
hematopoietic
stem cell transplant
Hemo-Matic
Blood Collection Monitor: automated
blood weigher/mixer used to collect blood donations
HemoSleeve:
device that enables hemostasis with the use of microdebriders; used in ENT
surgeries.
Hemotene:
absorbable collagen hemostat
Heparin
Arterial Filter: used
in cardiopulmonary bypass surgical procedures
HercepTest:
used to identify potential patients for Herceptin, the new
breast cancer treatment drug (see below).
Herceptin:
drug
approved to treat breast cancer that helps prevent metastatic tumors from
spreading.
HERMES
Operating Room Control Center: world's first voice-controlled operating room control center.
Hextend:
blood plasma volume expander for the treatment of hypovolemia.
HGE
(human granulocytic ehrlichiosis):
tick-born illness
HI
STAR MRI system
HI-CAL
VM bars: nutrition
bars
HiFocus electrode: newly
approved component of the Clarion cochlear implant system that is
responsible for delivering sound information in the form of electrical current
to the deafened ear.
high-frequency
oscillatory ventilator: breathing
technology for treating children with severe respiratory failure
high-grade
squamous intraepithelial lesion (HGSIL): moderate or severe dysplasia, carcinoma in situ
Hi-Res
electrocardiogram electrodes:
designed for use with Cambridge Heart's
CH 2000 stress test system, these disposable electrodes incorporate a
noise-canceling technique which reduces motion and muscle artifact and thereby
provides cardiologists with a means to accurately measure T-wave alternans down
to the microvolt level
Histofreezer Cryosurgical Wart
Treatment: used in the removal
of benign skin lesions.
Histofreezer
portable cryosurgical system: approved for the treatment of actinic keratoses and lentigo.
HIV
immune globulin (HIVIG):
immunomodulator
HIV-1
Western Blot:
urine test that confirms the presence of antibodies to human
immunodeficiency virus Type 1.
HIVAB
HIV-1/HIV-2 (rDNA) EIA: detects
HIV Type 1 or Type 2 antibodies
Hivag-1
Monoclonal:
test used to detect AIDS virus
HIVIG
(HIV immune globulin):
immunomodulator
Holmium
laser resection of the prostate (HoLRP): treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH); used in conjunction
with the VersaPulse Select Holmium laser.
Holmium laser: used in foraminoplasty procedures.
House-Brackman
system: facial
nerve grading system
HP
PalmVue:
mobile system that captures and transmits vital signs, etc.
HS-tk/ganciclovir
gene therapy approach: destroys brain tumor cells
human anti-CMV antibody: used to prevent cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections in
bone marrow transplant patients
human
mammary tumor virus (HMTV):
a retrovirus identified in human breast cancer tissues.
Hybritech
Free PSA test: blood
test for prostate cancer detection.
Hycamtin
(topotecan hydrochloride for injection): approved for the treatment of small cell lung cancer
sensitive disease after failure of first-line chemotherapy.
HydroBrush
Keratome:
used to remove the epithelium from the cornea.
HYDROCOAT:
hydrophilic coating used during percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty
(PTCA).
HydroStat
IR: hydromorphone
hydrochloride
hyoscyamine
sulfate:
Levbid
hypericin
(VIMRxyn):
antiviral
Hyperion LTK: laser thermal keratoplasty system that gently
heats eye tissue outside the center of the cornea and causes it to steepen and
reduce hyperopia (farsightedness).
Hysone:
corticosteroid cream (OTC)
HY-TEC:
automated allergy diagnostic system
Hyzaar:
antihypertensive combination; 50/12.5 mg tablets
I.O.L.:
insertion
ophthalmic blade
Icorel
(nicorandil): angina
pectoris
ICSI:
intracytoplasmic sperm injection
Idamycin-Pfs:
approved, for the treatment of acute non-lymphatic leukemia
Idoxuridine
(IudR):
soft-tissue sarcoma
IMiG-MRI
medical diagnostic system: low-field
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system
Imitrex
(sumatriptan) nasal spray:
new form of medicine used in the acute treatment of migraines
IMMULITE
Third Generation PSA assay:
ultra-sensitive method to aid in the management of prostate cancer patients.
Immunex
CRP: detects
C-reactive protein
ImmunoCard
C. difficile toxin A test device
ImmuSTRIP-HAMA
IgG immunoassay:
ELISA test system used to detect human antibodies against mouse protein.
Impress
Softpatch (UroMed Patch):
over-the-counter device for the management of female stress urinary
incontinence.
Imreg-1:
immunomodulator
Imuthiol:
immunomodulator
In Charge Diabetes Control System: ho