Critical Care
Project Assesses Quantitative MRI in the Prognosis and Treatment of Osteoarthritis
A new project’s goal is to assess multiple imaging and biochemical biomarkers to try to find more comprehensive ways to gauge both the progression of the disease and the effectiveness of new treatments. More...13 May 2013




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Mortality Rates Higher at Critical Access Hospitals
Real Time Oxygen Measurement in Individual RBCs
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Wound Dressing Signals Presence of Toxic Bacteria
Respiratory Device Overcomes Limitations of Mechanical Ventilation
Nursing Shortage Linked to NICU Infection Rates
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