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Routine Repeated CT Scans Not Required After Mild Head Trauma

When an initial CT scan shows hemorrhaging within the brain after a mild head injury, decisions about repeated CT scanning should be based on the patient’s neurologic condition, according to a recent report. More...
15 Jan 2013

Numerous ICU Deaths Have Missed Diagnoses

A new study suggests that more than a quarter of adult patients in intensive care units each year die with a misdiagnosis, including those with a potentially fatal major missed diagnosis. More...
15 Jan 2013

Fructose Effects on Brain Influence Overeating

A new study suggests that consuming fructose appears to cause changes in regional cerebral blood flow that can lead to overeating. More...
14 Jan 2013
Image: The Bioquell Q-10 hydrogen peroxide vapor (HPV) bio-decontamination system (Photo courtesy of Bioquell).

Hydrogen Peroxide Vapor Helps Disinfect Hospitals

Dispersing a hydrogen peroxide vapor into the air and then detoxifying the room is highly effective at preventing the spread of multiple-drug-resistant bacteria, according to a new study. More...
14 Jan 2013

Regular Long-Term Aspirin Use May Damage Eyes

Using aspirin for ten years or longer may raise the risk of developing late age-related macular degeneration, according to a new study. More...
10 Jan 2013

Radiation-Induced Cancer Risk Must Be Measured Against Immediate Health Risk

The lifetime chances of cancer from radiation caused by medical scanning may be exaggerated in relation to more immediate health risks. More...
09 Jan 2013

Risk Factors for Sharps Injuries Among Nursing Students

A new study reveals that nursing students are exposed to the serious risk of contracting blood-borne diseases from needlestick and sharps injuries. More...
09 Jan 2013
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