Critical Care
Using Portable Ultrasound to Identify Possible Heart Attacks and Strokes Before Symptoms Arise
A study of portable ultrasound performed in the United States, Canada, and India has revealed the potential of this technology for identifying plaques in peripheral arteries that can lead to heart attacks and stroke before symptoms occur, in both developed and developing country environments, allowing preventive treatment in those affected. More...19 Jan 2015
Early Postmortem CT of Trauma Patients Useful for Support-Line Placement Training
The Trauma unit and Diagnostic Imaging department of the Sheba Medical Center and the Sackler Faculty of Medicine at the University of Tel Aviv have studied the effectiveness of support-line placement in cases of severe poly-trauma. More...13 Jan 2015
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