Patient Care
Radiation to Prevent Restenosis in Leg Arteries
A study of a new catheterization technique utilizing low-dose radiation may reduce the restenosis rate in the leg arteries of patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) to almost half that of patients receiving standard treatment. More...30 Nov -0001
Ethical Controversy Over Prostate Cancer Screening
Before having a test for prostate cancer, men should be informed about the lack of accord among doctors on screening and treatment, said Fritz H. Schroder, professor and chair of the department of Urology, Erasmus University of Rotterdam, The Netherlands, in a presentation to the European Cancer Conference in Lisbon,Portugal.More...
30 Nov -0001
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Blood Pressure Monitor Suitable for Children
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Nonscarring Alternative to Conventional Breast Reduction
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