- Investigator
- Roberto J Firpi-Morell
- Status
- Accepting Candidates
Noninvasive
Definition
The term noninvasive can refer to diseases, procedures, or devices.
- Noninvasive diseases usually do not spread to or damage other organs and tissues.
- Noninvasive procedures do not involve tools that break the skin or physically enter the body. Examples include x-rays, a standard eye exam, CT scan, MRI, ECG, and Holter monitoring.
- Noninvasive devices include hearing aids, external splints, and casts.
Noninvasive is the opposite of invasive.
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References
Taber's Medical Dictionary Online website. www.tabers.com/tabersonline. Accessed April 26, 2021.
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Clinical Trials: Noninvasive
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News and Patient Stories: Noninvasive
Brain stimulation treatment may improve depression, anxiety in older adults
April 10, 2024
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A noninvasive brain stimulation treatment improved depression and anxiety symptoms among older adults in a new University of Florida…
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UF team plays major role in success of newly approved Duchenne muscular dystrophy drug
April 4, 2024
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Duchenne muscular dystrophy families, advocates and health care providers celebrated a milestone in March with the U.S. Food and Drug…
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