Critical Care

Optimization of CTCA Protocols Offers Significant Radiation Dose Reduction
Optimization of protocols during computed tomography coronary angiography using prospective electrocardiogram gating and breast shields can reduce the radiation dose delivered to the female breast by more than 80%. More...02 Jun 2010
New Genetic Tests May Predict Jaundice in Newborns and Improve Outcomes for Asthma Patients
The results of two separate research studies will help physicians utilize genetic testing to prevent complications, and ease the worry of new parents by predicting in advance which newborns may require readmission to the hospital shortly after birth. More...02 Jun 2010

In Other News
Caffeine May Slow Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias
New Technologies Could Provide Insights on the Brain Injury and Recovery Processes
New CT Scanner Improves Noninvasive Diagnosis of Children
New Endoscopes Advance Cancer and Neoplasia Detection
RFID Systems Help Monitor Hand Washing Compliance in Hospitals
Early Ovarian Tumor Detection Discovery to Aid Development of Screening Test
Wound Dressings Use Silicone Adhesive Technology
Corneal Pathogens Identified by Rapid Molecular Methods
Implantable ECG Monitor Reduces Patient Cardiac Risk
Prenatal HTS Method Prevents and Controls Thalassemia
"Smart” Wound Dressings Could Identify and Destroy Infection-Causing Bacteria
Racial Disparity in Colorectal Cancer Related to Healthcare Utilization
Light-Activated Technology Could Treat Battlefield Injuries
Credit Card-Sized Device Determines Blood Groups
Statins Protect Against Candida Infection in Hospitalized Diabetics
"No-Stress” Test Brings Relief to Heart Failure Patients
Cardiostim 2010 to Focus on the Management of Cardiac Arrhythmias
Sigmoidoscopy Could Thwart a Third of Colorectal Cancers
New Technology Takes Bedside Imaging to New Level
Nanobiochip Diagnoses Heart Attacks
New Tool Predicts Candidates for Organ Donation
Kit Converts Existing Mobile X-Ray Systems to Wireless DR Technology
MRI an Inexpensive Way to Predict Alzheimer's Disease
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