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Volume V2 Issue 1

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Hand Washing in Healthcare Today: Why Haven’t We Gotten Better

Abstract: In 2010, a study identified that only about 40 percent of doctors and other health care providers comply with proper hand hygiene techniques in hospitals and other healthcare facilities. These statistics are alarming as healthcare professionals are the ones who set the gold standard for hygiene

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Multiple Use of a Microwave Device for the Treatment of Compensatory Hyperhidrosis

Abstract: This study describes the use of a microwave thermoablation system used to treat severe compensatory hyperhidrosis. While this system was proven to be safe and effective in the long-term treatment of axillary hyperhidrosis with approval from the Food and Drug Administration, we have shown that it is equally effective in treating other affected areas of the body.

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Use of Microwave for Sweat Control on Sites Other Than The Axilla

Abstract: This study discusses the management of Compensatory Hyperhidrosis (CH), which has been very difficult to manage. Currently, various methods have been suggested as possible solutions for CH. Recently, a novel, emerging treatment involving microwave energy has been developed

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