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.
Surgical staple. Surgical staples are specialized staples used in surgery in place of sutures to close skin wounds, connect or remove parts of the bowels or lungs. A more recent development, from the 1990s, uses clips instead of staples for some applications; this does not require the staple to penetrate. Stapling is much faster than suturing by hand, and also more accurate and consistent. Staples are primarily used in bowel and lung surgery, because staple lines are more consistent and therefore less likely to