The devices work like refrigerators, sending fluid into a special helmet to cool the scalp before, during and after chemotherapy treatments. Cooling probably protects the hair by constricting blood vessels in the scalp and reducing chemical activity.
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At-home medical tests have positives and negatives
At-home medical tests have positives and negatives Medical testing is becoming about as convenient as ordering a pizza these days. Check out this story on northjersey.com: http://northjersy.news/2hoCj4B This undated handout photo provided by Orasure shows the OraQuick test, which detects the presence of HIV in saliva collected using a mouth swab.