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AuntMinnie 2007: Gadolinium: A 'necessary factor' in the development of NSF?

AuntMinnie

A reassurance from the physician may be enough to get the patient to sign the consent form, but should something go wrong, the patient is likely to cry foul, he added. In a worst-case scenario, gadolinium-based contrast agents could wind up in the same unenviable position as other pharmaceuticals. "I

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Healthcare Headlines: The Aidoc Take

Aidoc

Technological and pharmaceutical breakthroughs. The technology is already installed at Duke University Hospital “to study and improve patient positioning to reduce skin tissue and nerve injuries and to improve communication among nurse personnel during surgical procedures.” Promising clinical trials. New treatment paths.