Three points to remember: 1  Ghrelin is a fast-acting hormone that plays a vital role in meal initiation and contributes to weight gain.  Leptin mediates long-term regulation of energy balance and suppresses food intake, thereby inducing weight loss.
NORTH AMERICA. HarmonyAIRÂ®. Surgical Booms. HarmonyAIR Surgical Booms â also known as equipment columns and supply heads â have a sleek and compact design, allowing the nurse line of sight to the sterile field and the surgeon unrestricted access to the patient.
Laparoscopic surgery. Laparoscopic surgery, also called minimally invasive surgery (MIS), bandaid surgery, or keyhole surgery, is a modern surgical technique in which operations are performed far from their location through small incisions (usually 0.5â1.5 cm) elsewhere in the body.