In a lighting device 10, a discharge tube 15 includes a glass tube 34, an electrode 34a, an outer lead 35 and a ferrule 36. These results were unexpected given previous results showing that statins alone are insufficient to satisfactorily reduce MACEs and inflammation in this high-risk population. The counterpart radio used to form a link preferably is almost identical, except for the interchange of the transmit and receive frequencies. The cannula joint is attached at the proximal end of the thin tubular member.