CIPII
continuous intraperitoneal insulin infusion
Category: TRUNK
implantable insulin pump
An implanted insulin pump is a pump which remains inside the body at all times. An implanted insulin pump is able to deliver insulin into the peritoneal cavity which has a rich supply of blood vessels and can therefore absorb insulin very efficiently. Users of implanted insulin pumps have reported an improved sense of well …
TIPS
transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt
ESRD
End-Stage Renal Disease
Artificial Kidney
The artificial kidney is not available yet. Researchers are working on it and the first implanted artificial kidney is expected in 2017. USCSF The new device being developed by a group of US universities within the Kidney Project. This small bio-artificial kidney, intended to treat end-stage renal disease (ESRD), will offer new hope to those …