Critical Care
CT Angiography Best for Emergency Diagnosis of Heart Disease in Low-Risk Patients
Integrating coronary CT angiography into the initial evaluation of low-risk patients arriving at hospital emergency departments with chest pain reduces the time patients spend in the hospital without incurring additional costs or exposing patients to substantial risks. More...09 Aug 2012

Radiotherapy Provides Relief for Patients with Painful Heel Spurs
Patients with plantar fasciitis experience substantially less pain and improved quality of life following a standard dose of external beam radiation therapy, a commonplace cancer treatment similar to receiving an X-ray, according to a randomized, cooperative group study. More...08 Aug 2012
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Nurse Practitioners to Take Increasing Role in Healthcare
Human Genome Sequencing Poised to Enter the Clinical Arena
Noninvasive Hemoglobin Sensor Assists Anemia Screening
Hypothermia Emergency Vest Protects Against Neurological Damage
Oxygen-Filled Microparticles Could Save Lives When Breathing Is Impaired
Worldwide Cancer Incidence Predicted to Rise
Methadone Poses High Risk in Chronic Pain Management
Ultrasound Could Help Determine Fetuses at Increased Risk for Stillbirth
Cortisone Injections Could Lead to Necrosis
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