Critical Care
New Approaches for Transcanial Ultrasound Used for the Treatment of Brain Tumors and Targeted Drug Delivery
A study completed by a Finnish researcher provides new insights into the limitations and potential new directions for the future advancement of transcranial ultrasound therapy. More...17 Aug 2014
Pelvic X-Ray May Not Be Required for Children with Blunt Torso Trauma
Pelvic X-rays routinely ordered for children who have suffered blunt force trauma do not effectively detect all instances of pelvic fractures or dislocations and are typically unwarranted for patients for whom abdominal/pelvic CT scanning is otherwise planned. More...17 Aug 2014
Identifying Bladder Cancer Patients Who Could Benefit from Tumor-Softening Treatment
British scientists have identified a protein that could help clinicians choose which bladder cancer patients could be better treated from a therapy that makes radiotherapy more effective, according to recent research. More...13 Aug 2014
Experimental Serum Probably Saved Ebola Patients
Three top secret, experimental vials stored at subzero temperatures were flown into Liberia last week in a final effort to save two American missionary workers who had contracted Ebola, according to a source familiar with details of the treatment. More...13 Aug 2014
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