Case-Study Guidant 1.How attractive is the radiation therapy opportunity for Guidant? First we will determine the size of the market and its growth potential. Then we will assess the attractiveness of the market for radiation therapy in general using the concept of Porter’s 5 forces. Furthermore we will connect this information with Guidant’s specifics and its complementary assets to find out if this specific market is attractive for the company. Market size and growth potential The market’s
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"Bioresonance Therapy." Bioresonance Therapy. N.p.‚ n.d. Web. 10 Oct. 2012. <http://terrapintherapy.com/Bioresonance_therapy.html>. "BioResonance Tumor Therapy." BioResonance Tumor Therapy. N.p.‚ n.d. Web. 10 Oct. 2012. <http://www.quackwatch.com/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/Cancer/bioresonance.html>. "CSC." Radio Waves in Human Tissue —. N.p.‚ n.d. Web. 10 Oct. 2012. <http://www.csc.fi/english/csc/publications/cscnews/2011/2/laakso>. "Electromagnetic Therapy." Electromagnetic Therapy. N.p
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if there was a solution that could help ease the pain of menopause would most women take it? Probably‚ but what many women don ’t know is that there can be serious side effects when going through Hormonal Replacement Therapy. Before one can understand Hormonal Replacement Therapy‚ they must first understand what menopause is. Menopause is a natural part of aging and it occurs when a woman ’s ovaries stop producing a chemical called estrogen‚ which therefore cause irregular menstruation cycles
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Physical therapy is often times associated with injury or surgical recovery‚ but there are many surprising ailments that physical therapy can treat. As a non-pharmacological intervention‚ physical therapy can be perfect for those wary of medications‚ and it can often help heal the causes of a problem rather than just treating the symptoms. While the ailments that physical therapy can treat are nearly countless‚ three surprising health issues helped by physical therapy will be discussed here. Alzheimer’s:
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Overview of Structural Family Therapy Overview of Structural Family Therapy Structural family therapy was constructed as a result of the life work of Salvador Minuchin. Within Minuchin’s work‚ he builds his treatment upon the traditional structural family therapy: brief strategic family therapy and ecosystemic structural family therapy. (Becvar‚Becvar pg.125) The therapist begins the session by looking into the family’s structure their boundaries‚ Structural family therapy allows the therapist to
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Analyze and Assist – Grace Kennedy My person of choice is a girl by the name of Jodie. Jodie is 8 years old and is normally very attentive‚ social‚ and hardworking. The past 4 months her mother has been concerned that she is unhappy. She is not learning well in school and her school work has been deteriorating. She’s also been observed to be quieter at school‚ although usually settles as the school day progresses. Her parents separated roughly 4 months ago and contact with her father is rare
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modalities such as dance/movement and music therapies. Using video footage‚ the presenters will illustrate the value of co-facilitated movement and music therapy groups for adult psychiatric inpatients. They will discuss the beneficial therapeutic processes as well as novel structures and techniques that emerged from the collective experience. The presenters will lead an experiential process exploring how the integration of dance/movement therapy and music therapy principles and interventions can be incorporated
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Intravenous Therapy‚ also known as IV therapy‚ is the administration of fluids or medications directly into the vein. It is one of the most common procedures that nurses encounter in a healthcare setting on a routinely basis. According to Ogston-Tuck (2012)‚ “…80 % of hospital patients are likely to receive some forms of IV therapy”(Ogston-Tuck‚ 2012). Therefore‚ it is exceptionally vital for nurses to be aware and knowledgeable of the indications‚ vascular access devices‚ potential complications
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If you are in pursuit of an effective hair loss treatment‚ PRP therapy will be a boon for you! Hair is the major asset for everyone. Having immaculate hair is the dream of every person. However‚ we bump into numerous problems on everyday basis that worries us mentally. Many of us struggle with problems like hair dandruff‚ hair loss‚ etc. In today’s fast-paced world‚ the day-to-day rigidities of work and life leave less time for individuals to relax and take proper care of our tresses. Hence‚ taking
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Animal-assisted therapy (AAT) is a fairly old practice‚ but it has just recently drawn a lot of attention and interest. The Delta Society (as cited by Nebbe‚ n.d.) defines animal-assisted therapy as the use of an animal in a goal oriented intervention. AAT is provided and documented by professionals. Furthermore‚ it is designed to promote advancements in social‚ emotional‚ physical‚ and/or cognitive operation (Nebbe‚ n.d.). It is also important to note that animal-assisted therapy should always be
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