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New Medical Transcription Terms to Know...

1. aaIPI (age adjusted International Prognostic Index) - The age-adjusted IPI (aaIPI) has been used in studies adopting intensive treatment approaches such as high-dose therapy (HDT) and stem cell transplantation (SCT). 2.  Acticoat – nanocrystalline silver surgical dressing that is an antimicrobial barrier dressing. 3.  Abbott Grand Slam guide wire used in cardiac catheterization. 4.  ABCD criteria for pigmented lesions - asymmetry, border irregularity, color variegation, diameter. Can also be ABCDE - evolving. 5.  Abiraterone – chemotherapy drug for prostate cancer. 6.  Absolute self-expanding stent. 7.  Abumi method for cervical spinal pedicle screw placement. 8.  Acanya (benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin phosphate) - used for acne treatment 9.  Acapella chest physiotherapy device for cystic fibrosis patients. 10.  Acetadote – antidote for acetaminophen overdose (like Mucomyst). 11.  Actemra – new medication for rheumatoid arthritis. 12.  Activent-style pressur