Coolest medical gadgets of 2010

Alair's asthma therapy
The electrode catheter in this device, the Alair Bronchial Thermoplasty System, zaps the smooth muscle that lines the lung’s airways, offering permanent relief to asthmatics. AFP Photo
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The electrode catheter in this device, the Alair Bronchial Thermoplasty System, zaps the smooth muscle that lines the lung’s airways, offering permanent relief to asthmatics. AFP Photo