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Critical Care

Image: The critically endangered Saiga antelope (Photo courtesy of Be Nice Art Friends).

Traditional Chinese Medicines Could Be Dangerous

A study that analyzed samples of traditional Chinese medicines using DNA sequencing technology revealed that some contained potentially toxic plant ingredients, allergens, and traces of endangered animals. More...
25 Apr 2012
Image: The ITClamp closing a wound (Photo courtesy of ITC).

Emergency Clamp Stops Traumatic Bleeding in Combat Zones

A novel clamp, inspired by a simple hair clip, could help reduce the mortality rate from traumatic hemorrhage in the battlefield. More...
24 Apr 2012

Surgical Decompression Reduces Cerebral Edema in Stroke

Surgical decompression following acute ischemic stroke resulted in significant reduction of death or severe disability one year after recovery, according to a new study. More...
24 Apr 2012

Frequent Dental X-Rays Tied to Most Common Brain Tumor

Individuals who in the past received frequent dental X-rays have an increased risk of developing the most commonly diagnosed primary brain tumor in the United States. More...
23 Apr 2012

Warfarin Home Testing a Viable Alternative to Lab Testing

A new study has found that patients using a self-testing device were able to maintain a high rate of time in target range of Warfarin. More...
23 Apr 2012
Image: In ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), the ST segment of the ECG is elevated from baseline (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia.org).

Revised Online Course Instructs STEMI Diagnosis and Treatment

The American Heart Association has updated its Learn: Rapid STEMI ID course based on the revised 2010 AHA Guidelines. More...
19 Apr 2012

Hearts at Rest May Recover from Heart Failure

Structural changes in heart muscle cells following heart failure are not permanent, and can be reversed by allowing the heart to rest, according to a new study. More...
18 Apr 2012
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