Critical Care
Gaps Remain in Global Preparedness for Swine Flu Pandemic
While widely implemented strategies seem to have prepared the world better than ever before for the swine flu outbreak, there still exist important gaps between countries regarding the logistics of drug and vaccine distribution. More...26 May 2009
Overeating Blamed for the Obesity Epidemic in the United States
A new study claims that overeating, and not a lack of exercise, is to blame for the obesity epidemic in the United States, cautioning the obese that physical activity alone cannot fully compensate for the excess calorie intake. More...20 May 2009
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Home Renal Dialysis Machine Offers Patients More Freedom
Nanoparticles Loaded with Nitric Oxide Overcome Antibiotic-Resistant Skin Bacteria
Device for Detecting Infections in Astronauts Adapted for Sepsis
Risk Factors Identified for Pneumonia Following Heart Surgery
Volumetric-Modulated Arc Therapy Targets Shortened Radiation Treatment Times for Cancer Patients
Pulse Test Could Predict Sudden Death from Heart Attack
CT Scans Increase Cancer Risk Estimates in Multiple-Imaged Emergency Department Patients
Muscular Counterpulsation Used to Improve Cardiac Function
Hand-Held Ultrasound Transforms Primary Care
Hypofractionated Stereotactic Radiotherapy Found to Be Beneficial for Recurrent Low-Grade Glioma
Swine Flu Outbreak Found Unrelated to Pigs
Sensors with Down-to-Earth Uses to Monitor Astronauts' Metabolism in Space
Stem Cells from Fat Tissue Promise Treatment for MS
DTI MRI Reveals Abnormalities in Pathways Connecting Brain Regions in Individuals with Writer's Cramp
Syringe Infusion System Operates Electronics-Free
Miniaturized Wireless Sensor Monitors Brain Oxygen Instantly
Surface-Wave Ultrasonics Helps Heal Wounds
Limited Access to Ultrasound Impedes Efforts to Help Prevent Pediatric Stroke
Blood Test Stratifies Patient Populations for Depression
Biohazard Spore Monitor Detects Clostridium Difficile Superbug
Prostate Cancer Patients Treated Using Enhanced Seed Prostate Brachytherapy Software
Innovative Sterilizer Cycles Surgical Instruments in Just 6 Minutes
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