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Image: Prewashed red blood cells ready for transfusion (Photo courtesy of University of Leicester).

Fresher Blood Donations May Be Better for Recipients

A modernized blood management system similar to inventory management systems could greatly reduce blood storage time and potentially reduce the risk of complications for the patient.  More...
14 Nov 2013

Determining How Low Energy Electrons Damage DNA May Enhance Radiation Protection Strategies

A new study by a group of French and Canadian researchers has produced clues into a little-examined but common radiation threat to DNA: low-energy electrons, with energies of 0–15 eV.   More...
13 Nov 2013

Hypotonic IV Fluids Confer Increased Risk of Low Sodium Levels

Pediatric patients who received hypotonic fluids intravenously were at increased risk for iatrogenic hyponatremia compared with those who received isotonic fluids, claims a new study.  More...
13 Nov 2013

Urologists Criticize Flawed Findings Regarding Prostate Cancer Treatment

A US urologic organization has reviewed recent literature regarding intensity-modulated radiation therapy for prostate cancer published in a US medical journal and found it to be flawed. More...
12 Nov 2013

Death Risk Influenced by Post PCI-Hydration Choice

Using a sodium bicarbonate solution instead of saline for hydration during and for four hours after coronary angiography might reduce the risk of death, according to a new study.  More...
12 Nov 2013
Image: The ZedScan I EIS colposcopy device (Photo courtesy of Zilico).

Diagnostics Device Identifies Cervical Cancer

A groundbreaking diagnostics system offers quicker and more accurate detection of cervical neoplasia in real-time, enabling clinicians to improve patient management.   More...
11 Nov 2013

Automated System Controls Medically Induced Coma

A new brain-machine interface could automate the process of putting patients into a medically induced coma, opening the door to more advanced control of anesthesia.   More...
11 Nov 2013
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