High Incidence of Contrast-Induced Nephropathy Found
Contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) develops in 11% of emergency department patients who undergo contrast-enhanced CT (CECT).
Contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) develops in 11% of emergency department patients who undergo contrast-enhanced CT (CECT).
Day napping and short night sleeping are associated with an elevated risk of diabetes among older adults, researchers reported in Diabetes Care (2009; published online ahead of print).
Mr. W, 38, was referred to Dr. R, a practicing urologist of nearly 30 years. The patient, who had learning disabilities, had three young children with various birth defects. Mr. W had been advised to get a vasectomy due to the high risk that any other child he fathered would also have birth defects.
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