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 rh...