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Minimizing Blood Flow Interruption During Surgery Lowers Kidney Disease Risk

Interrupting blood flow for more than 20 to 25 minutes during kidney cancer surgery leads to a greater risk for patients developing chronic kidney disease, according to a new study. More...
30 Jun 2010

Probiotics May Reduce Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia

Enterally administered probiotic treatment with Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG can cut the rate of ventilator-associated pneumonia in high-risk patients, according to a new pilot study. More...
30 Jun 2010

Immunocytochemistry Is More Specific Than HPV Testing

A screening and diagnostic tool that is based on the co-detection of a proliferation marker combines high sensitivity and high specificity for detecting high-grade cervical disease in a single test. More...
29 Jun 2010
Image: The Medtronic iPro2 Professional CGM and Docking Station (photo courtesy Medtronic).

Continuous Glucose Monitoring System Offers Advanced Diabetes Management

An innovative continuous glucose monitoring system detects high and low glucose fluctuations that can lead to dangerous health complications, which often go undetected with traditional A1C and glucose meter readings. More...
29 Jun 2010

Heart Bypass Patients Improve Significantly with Adult Stem Cell Infusion

An infusion of a combination of stem and progenitor cells directly into heart attack patients' myocardium during bypass surgery improves recovery, according to a phase I study. More...
29 Jun 2010

Diagnosis of Catheter‐Related Infections Tied to Number of Lumens Tested

The conservative diagnosis of catheter-related bloodstream infection requires the culture of all lumens of all catheters involved, according to a new study. More...
28 Jun 2010

Sleep-Deprived Nurses Struggle to Remain Vigilant During 12-Hour Shifts

A small percentage of nurses have lapses of attention and struggle to remain vigilant during successive 12-hour shifts, according to a new study. More...
24 Jun 2010
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