Critical Care
Diagnosing Tietze's Syndrome Requires a Combination of Imaging Modalities
A new study suggests that the only way to diagnose Tietze's syndrome, a painful disorder of the costal cartilage, is to use X-ray, CT, MRI, and nuclear medicine in combination as the only way to effectively diagnose the disease. More...09 Nov 2009
Intravenous Dextrose Prevents Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting
A new study claims that a simple intravenous administration of dextrose following surgery significantly reduces the occurrence of postoperative nausea and vomiting and the need for antiemetic medication in the postoperative anesthesia care unit. More...05 Nov 2009
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