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Radiofrequency microneedling

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Radiofrequency microneedling combines needle delivery with radiofrequency energy to heat deeper skin layers. It may improve selected texture, laxity or scar concerns.

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Definition

Radiofrequency microneedling — Radiofrequency microneedling combines needle delivery with radiofrequency energy to heat deeper skin layers. It may improve selected texture, laxity or scar concerns.

What patients should know before treatment

A consultation should cover expected benefit, alternatives, contraindications, number of sessions, downtime, aftercare, complete cost and the possibility that results may be limited.

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REM sleep

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Rapid eye movement, or REM, sleep is a sleep stage associated with vivid dreaming, variable breathing and temporary reduction in skeletal-muscle tone.

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REM sleep — Rapid eye movement, or REM, sleep is a sleep stage associated with vivid dreaming, variable breathing and temporary reduction in skeletal-muscle tone.

Why it matters for sleep and weight

Sleep disorders can affect alertness, cardiovascular health, appetite and weight-management efforts. Symptoms and device data should be interpreted by a qualified clinician.

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Respiratory event index

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The respiratory event index, or REI, is the number of respiratory events divided by monitoring time in many home sleep studies. It may underestimate severity when wake time is included.

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Respiratory event index — The respiratory event index, or REI, is the number of respiratory events divided by monitoring time in many home sleep studies. It may underestimate severity when wake time is included.

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Sleep disorders can affect alertness, cardiovascular health, appetite and weight-management efforts. Symptoms and device data should be interpreted by a qualified clinician.

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Rybelsus

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Rybelsus is an oral semaglutide product used for type 2 diabetes. Its formulation, administration instructions and approved uses differ from injectable semaglutide products.

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Rybelsus — Rybelsus is an oral semaglutide product used for type 2 diabetes. Its formulation, administration instructions and approved uses differ from injectable semaglutide products.

Medication safety and selection

Prescription choice depends on diagnosis, medical history, contraindications, interactions, pregnancy considerations, insurance, availability and patient preference. Brand-name, generic and compounded products are not automatically equivalent.

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Radiofrequency microneedling

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REM sleep

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Respiratory event index

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Rybelsus

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