Before a CT scan or angiogram, many people should take inexpensive drug to protect kidneysrth a loo,


	Before a CT scan or angiogram, many people should take inexpensive drug to protect kidneysrth a loo,

tabsey

2-18-2008 11:41 PM

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tabsey says:

Worth a look for those needing scans, especially deep scan x-rays

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