Medical Devices
Signs You Need To Take a Pregnancy Test
October 18, 2020
Pregnancies, whether planned or unplanned, bring with them a whole lot of physical and mental changes that one has to prepare for. Finding out if you are pregnant can be exciting and nerve-wracking at the same time. Pregnant women must take extra care of themselves and be mindful of various things – be it the food they eat, their physical fitness, and so much more. Earlier, women had to wait for a while to find out if they were pregnant. And despite the time taken to confirm the pregnancy, the signs that one is pregnant are more or less the same as always. Let’s understand what pregnancy tests are and the signs that indicate that you need one.
Medical Devices
Stent - What is a Heart Stent?
October 16, 2020
A stent is a tiny tube like structure that is used in treating heart diseases due to blocked blood vessels. It helps in keeping your blood vessels open, which supply blood from the heart to the entire body including the muscles of the heart.
Medical Devices
Everything You Need To Know About Hernia Mesh Surgery
October 15, 2020
In medical terms “mesh” is a word that describes a flat sheet of prosthetic material, which is used to “cover” or “patch” a hernia. Hernia mesh is a medical device which is implanted into the upper stomach, groin, or abdomen of the patient undergoing hernia surgery. Also referred to as a surgical mesh, this medical device is used to support the weakened tissues. It is also used for closing an opening within the damaged muscles which enable a hernia to pass through. As per several studies, a surgical mesh can reduce the rate at which hernia can re-occur.