Vitamin B benefits: Whole-wheat flour is a good source of B1, B3 and B6; wheat germ provides B1, B6 and B9; walnuts are a good source of B6; and flaxseeds deliver plenty of B1 as well. Photo and recipe: Perry Santanachote / DailyBurn Life. RELATED: 9 Healthy Homemade Energy Bar Recipes.
Contrast-induced nephropathy has become a significant source of hospital morbidity and mortality with the ever-increasing use of iodinated contrast media in diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures such as angiography in high-risk patients.
ï· Almost always, CTs ordered should be ordered âwithâ OR âwithoutâ only â NOT BOTH. ï· A âwith and withoutâ protocol is generally needed only for exams to assess hematuria, or. known masses of the liver, kidneys and pancreas. ï· CT of the abdomen and pelvis (with the exception of a CT stone study and CT angiography) will receive an oral contrast prep. ï· General survey exams for pain or other non-specific symptoms can be performed either. âwith IV contrast onlyâ or âwithout IV contrast onlyâ but should not be âwith and withoutâ. as such a scan increases patient radiation dose and generally without added diagnostic. value. o Common indications that do not require the use of IV contrast: diverticulitis, hernia.