- 1. Intrauterine Device (IUD)
- (Gynecology Services)
- ... They also change the lining of the uterus and prevent implantation. IUDs are 98 – 99% effective as birth control. They do not protect against reproductive tract infections, including HIV/AIDS. Getting ...
- 2. Female infertility
- (Female infertility)
- ... during your cycle. For pregnancy to occur, every part of the complex human reproduction process — from the ovary's release of a mature egg to the fertilization of the egg to the fertilized egg's implantation ...
- 3. Infectious diseases
- (Infectious diseases)
- ... certain other medical conditions may predispose you to infection, including implanted medical devices, malnutrition and extremes of age, among others. Most infectious diseases have only minor complications, ...
- 4. Glaucoma
- (Glaucoma)
- ... of trabecular meshwork. This helps fluid drain more easily from your eye. Drainage implants. Some people with advanced glaucoma, secondary glaucoma or children with glaucoma may be eligible for ...
- 5. Truncus arteriosus
- (Truncus arteriosus)
- ... single large vessel Implant a tube (conduit) and valve to connect the right ventricle with the upper portion of the pulmonary artery — creating a new, complete pulmonary artery Reconstruct the single ...
- 6. Tricuspid atresia
- (Tricuspid atresia)
- ... of the heart (aorta) to the pulmonary arteries allows for adequate blood flow to the lungs. Surgeons typically implant a shunt during the first four to eight weeks of life. However, babies usually outgrow ...
- 7. Cavities/tooth decay
- (Cavities/tooth decay)
- ... extracted can leave a gap that allows your other teeth to shift. If possible, consider getting a bridge or a dental implant to replace the missing tooth. Although dental restoration technology has ...
- 8. Thrombophlebitis
- (Thrombophlebitis)
- ... to prevent clots that break loose in leg veins from lodging in your lungs. Typically, the filter remains implanted permanently. This procedure usually doesn't require you to stay in the hospital. Varicose ...
- 9. Tetralogy of Fallot
- (Tetralogy of Fallot)
- ... In addition, as with any surgery, there's a risk of infection, unexpected bleeding or blood clots. Arrhythmias are usually treated with medication, but some people may need a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator ...
- 10. Temporal lobe seizures
- (Temporal lobe seizures)
- ... evaluation MRI scans of your brain Observation of your seizures in a hospital-based monitoring unit using video recordings and EEG In some cases, surgery to implant intracranial electrodes may ...
- 11. Retinoblastoma
- (Retinoblastoma)
- ... around the eye and remove the eyeball. A portion of the optic nerve, which extends from the back of the eye into the brain, also is removed. Surgery to place an eye implant. Immediately after the ...
- 12. Tachycardia
- (Tachycardia)
- ... implanted under your skin. When the device senses an abnormal heartbeat, it emits an electrical pulse that helps the heart resume a normal beat. Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator. If you're ...
- 13. Vocal cord paralysis
- (Vocal cord paralysis)
- ... voice box so that the opposite functioning and moving vocal cord can make closer contact with the paralyzed cord when you speak, swallow or cough. Structural implants. Instead of using a bulk injection, ...
- 14. Vitiligo
- (Vitiligo)
- ... However, there's less risk of scarring with this procedure than with other types of skin grafting. Tattooing (micropigmentation). Tattooing implants pigment into your skin with a special surgical ...
- 15. Ventricular fibrillation
- (Ventricular fibrillation)
- ... include medications and implantable devices that can restore a normal heart rhythm. Loss of consciousness or fainting is the most common sign of ventricular fibrillation. Early ventricular fibrillation ...
- 16. Uveitis
- (Uveitis)
- ... uveitis, a device that's implanted in your eye may be an option. This device slowly releases corticosteroid medication into your eye for about 2 1/2 years. Antibiotic or antiviral medication. If ...
- 17. Dental Glossary
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... Services such as teeth whitening, veneers, natural tooth colored fillings and dental implants can give you the smile you smile you have always wanted. But the two aren’t mutually exclusive. Thanks to technological ...
- 18. What Does Dental Insurance Typically Cover in Shanghai ?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... your plan for at least six months. Procedures that fall into the category of major care can include surgery, braces, implants and dentures. What’s Not Covered: It is very rare for a dental insurance ...
- 19. Dental Implants and Insurance in Shanghai: Which Plans Cover it?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- If you're thinking about getting a surgery for dental implants in Shanghai, you need to make absolutely sure that your insurance policy will cover the cost of the surgery, otherwise you will have to pay ...
- 20. Dental Insurance in Shanghai: What Plan is Right for You?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... you may also be subjected to a waiting period before cover kicks in. Dentures for example, may have a waiting time of up to six months after a Dental Plan has been agreed. Generally, braces, surgery, implants ...