Patient Care
Vancomycin Alternative for MRSA Infections
A large comparison study of treatments for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections has shown that linezolid is an effective alternative to vancomycin for such MRSA infections as hospital-acquired pneumonia and bacteremia. More...30 Nov -0001
Donor Kidney Need Not Be Match for Recipient
Data have demonstrated that by filtering kidney patients' blood of antibodies that would reject a donor kidney, transplant surgeons have been 93% successful in transplanting kidneys between any two people regardless of blood type or prior exposure to their tissue type. More...30 Nov -0001
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Handheld Blood Glucose Analyzer
STAT-Site
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STI Test
Vivalytic Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Array
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Vessel Sealing Instrument
ERGOseal
Hypodermic Syringe
SurTract™ Safety Syringe
In Other News
ECG Mapping for Better Heart Attack Detection
Kidney Transplants Without Immune Suppressive Drugs
Angioplasty Beats Drugs for Treating Heart Attacks
Device May Delay Need for Knee Replacement
Drug Found Most Effective for Cardiac Arrest
Intraoperative Radiotherapy for Breast Cancer
Strategies for Preventing Antimicrobial Resistance
Inhaler Regimen Fine for Hospitalized COPD Patients
Heart Disease Linked to Gum Disease
Allergy Treatment with Fewer Shots, Better Control
Some Pain Relievers Help Prevent Viral Infections
Test for H pylori Infection
Biomarkers May Predict Course of Breast Cancer
New Clues to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
MRI Test May Prevent Stroke Risk
Medical School Creates Critical Care Department
Lower Radiation Levels for Children with Brain Tumors
Dialysis System for Pediatric Patients
Radiation to Prevent Restenosis in Leg Arteries
Painkiller Linked to Overdose Deaths
New Therapy Reduces Mortality in Sepsis Patients
Ductal Lavage Helps to Assess Breast Cancer Risk
Ethical Controversy Over Prostate Cancer Screening
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