Critical Care
Rapid Diagnosis of Respiratory Diseases in Emergency Rooms
Rapid viral diagnosis tests for respiratory diseases in children who arrive in emergency departments have the potential to reduce pressures on health systems by enabling doctors to reach a quicker diagnosis, according to a new study. More...01 Dec 2009
Avoiding Damage to Neurocognitive Regions of the Brain During Cranial Radiation
Radiation oncologists are trying to find ways to avoid damage to the critically important hippocampus and limbic circuit of the brain when cranial radiation is required to treat existing or potential metastatic tumors. More...30 Nov 2009
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Biventricular Pacing Found Superior to Right Ventricular Pacing
Prone Positioning Not Relevant to Survival Rate in Patients with ARDS
Pulmonary Embolism, Drug Reactions Head List of Physician Diagnostic Errors
New Guidelines on H1N1 Influenza Advise Quicker Use of Antivirals
Keeping Pacemakers Safe from Hackers
Radiotherapy Quality Assurance System Analyzes Dose in Isocentric Target Region
Stereotactic Radiotherapy Standard of Care for Frail Patients with Early-Stage Lung Cancer
Global Advanced Wound-Management Market Experiences Growth
Early Cooling in Cardiac Arrest May Improve Survival
Novel Imaging Technology Developed to Study Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Predicting Cholera Epidemics in the Bengal Delta
Transcutaneous Immunization Possible with Vaccine Delivery Preparation Patch
New Test Rapidly Detects Trace Pesticides in Foods
Inappropriate Sepsis Therapy Leads to Reduced Survival
Lactose Intolerance Rates Lower Than Previously Thought
Mammography Radiation Therapy System Designed for the Treatment of Early-Stage Breast Cancer
Drinking Coffee Daily Lowers Risk for Chronic Hepatitis C Progression
Method Developed to Protect Healthy Cells from Radiation Damage
WHO Identifies Major Causes of Premature Death
Very Low Body Fat Linked to Higher Risk of Death in Dialysis Patients
Physical Activity and Weight Control Delay Diabetes Onset
Indian Spice Ingredient Kills Cancer Cells
MRI Scanner Developed for Lung Diseases
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