title: Does the prophylactic use of N-acetylcysteine prevent contrast nephropathy in patients with renal insufficiency?
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC.
authors.forename: Irene Wai Yan
authors.initials: IW
authors.lastname: Ma
authors.forename: Michelle
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Hladunewich
mesh_terms: D000111:Acetylcysteine / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003287:Contrast Media / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016166:Free Radical Scavengers / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D051437:Renal Insufficiency / Q000150:complications
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media; D016166:Free Radical Scavengers; D000111:Acetylcysteine