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UrduLeading coma experts have created an ambitious plan to help doctors better care for comatose patients and answer that most awful question: “Will my loved one wake up?” The three-part plan outlines key steps physicians and researchers should take in…
Tag: TRAUMA/INJURY
Virtual IOF-ESCEO World Congress draws record attendance
The CME-accredited WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2020, from August 20-22, will feature more than 210 live and pre-recorded sessions covering new clinical research and advances in the field of osteoporosis, osteoarthritis and musculoskeletal diseases.
UAlberta researchers find way to speed up nerve regrowth for trauma patients
Electrical stimulation a week before surgery causes nerves to regenerate three to five times faster, leading to better outcomes.
Research story tip: Horse skeletons provide clues to preventing racehorse injuries
In an anatomical comparison of the third metacarpal, or cannon bone, among Thoroughbred racehorses, American Quarter Horses and feral Assateague Island ponies, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers have found that fostering adaptations in these bones through training might help horses better…
Heart attack damage reduced by shielded stem cells
Stem cell capsules implanted on heart surface improve function in four weeks
Simultaneous stimulation helped a spinal cord injury patient regain the ability to walk
At the BioMag Laboratory, the first promising results have been achieved in the application of synchronised electrical and magnetic stimulation therapy when rehabilitating a paraplegic patient and restoring his ability to walk.
Radiology reveals alarming rise in intimate partner violence during COVID-19 pandemic
Study shows incidence was 1.8-fold higher compared to the previous three years; severe signs of abuse suggest victims may have delayed seeking care for fear of COVID-19
FEFU scientists propose to restore neural tissue with hydrogels based on modified pectins
Far Eastern Federal University (FEFU) scientists have developed implantable hydrogels based on plant polysaccharides (pectins). They can play the role of an artificial extracellular matrix, a special network of molecules that fills the space between body cells. The development to…
New study shows increase in domestic violence injuries during COVID-19
OAK BROOK, Ill. – There was a higher incidence and severity of physical intimate partner violence (IPV) among patients seen at a large, academic medical center in the U.S. during the COVID-19 pandemic compared with the prior three years, according…
New Analysis Reveals Worsening Shortage of Emergency Physicians in Rural Areas
WASHINGTON, D.C.–Despite the nation’s growing reliance on emergency departments, large areas of rural America are experiencing shortages emergency physicians, according to a new emergency medicine workforce analysis in Annals of Emergency Medicine. “The number of emergency physicians is increasing but…
Improving treatment of spinal cord injuries
Osmotic therapy device reduces swelling to prevent secondary injuries in rats
Rates of dog bites in children up during COVID-19 pandemic
Education and adult supervision key to preventing these types of injuries
Improving ladder safety, one rung at a time
Kurt Beschorner receives a $1.8M NIOSH grant to develop safer ladder design and climbing practices
Study finds ATV-related head and neck injuries among youth continue to remain high
Experts recommend increased adoption of safety practices
Bone-anchored leg prostheses also prove to be a valuable procedure after 5-year follow-up
Despite ‘stoma’ problems it has lasting benefits in terms of daily functioning, mobility and quality of life
Brain noise contains unique signature of dream sleep
First EEG measure of REM sleep allows scientists to distinguish dreaming from wakefulness
OU Health Sciences Center receives $38 million grant for suicide prevention
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. – The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center has been awarded a five-year, $38 million grant to lead and expand a national program dedicated to suicide prevention. The grant will be led by Dolores Subia BigFoot, Ph.D.,…
A targeted treatment for emphysema?
Small engineered peptide maintains lung tissue in animal models
UC Riverside joins new NSF center for the preservation of biological systems
The grant is the campus’ first successful bid for an NSF Engineering Research Center
Expanding treatment options for severe brain trauma
Every 15 seconds someone in the United States suffers a traumatic brain injury; a new research study at UC San Diego Health seeks to improve treatment options
Researchers simulate, assess damage to brain cells caused by bubbles during head trauma
AMES, Iowa – Say there’s a bomb attack on a military base. A few of the soldiers suffer concussions and other brain injuries. Could some of the injuries be caused by tiny bubbles that form and collapse within the skull…
Research shows ibuprofen does not hinder bone fracture healing in children
Study results indicate ibuprofen is also an effective and safe option for fracture pain
Concussions associated with cognitive, behavioral, and emotional consequences for students
Concussions can have a compounding effect on children, leading to long-term cognitive, behavioral, and emotional health consequences, according to researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), who published their findings in the American Journal of…
Spinal stimulators repurposed to restore touch in lost limb
PITTSBURGH, July 21, 2020 – Imagine tying your shoes or taking a sip of coffee or cracking an egg but without any feeling in your hand. That’s life for users of even the most advanced prosthetic arms. Although it’s possible…
US military improved mortality since World War II, but there have been alarming exceptions
New analysis shows that while the survivability of wounds on the battlefield has steadily improved for United States service members since World War II, there were several increases that bucked that trend during subsequent conflicts. By understanding these bumps and…
US military improved mortality since World War II, but there have been alarming exceptions
New analysis shows that while the survivability of wounds on the battlefield has steadily improved for United States service members since World War II, there were several increases that bucked that trend during subsequent conflicts. By understanding these bumps and…
Restoring mobility by identifying the neurons that make it possible
Researchers at EPFL are able to get paralyzed rodents walking again by stimulating the animals’ damaged spinal cords. This promising treatment has already helped paraplegics regain mobility during clinical trials at Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV). Now, using artificial intelligence, the…
Study shows how traumatic experiences can leave their mark on a person’s eyes
New research by Welsh academics shows that a patient’s pupils can reveal if they have suffered a traumatic experience in the past.
Simple bed-side test detects bleeding risk in patients after surgery or major injury
Impaired blood clotting after surgery or major injury can lead to severe bleeding or hemorrhage in patients if they are not rapidly treated with blood transfusions. A team led by investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital has developed a novel, inexpensive…
When is the optimal time for knee surgery and rehabilitation after knee dislocation?
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – It can happen from a check in a hockey game, or a fall from a ladder while cleaning out the gutters. There’s usually a ‘pop’ and instant pain in the knee. ” Knee dislocations can happen…
When is the optimal time for knee surgery and rehabilitation after knee dislocation?
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – It can happen from a check in a hockey game, or a fall from a ladder while cleaning out the gutters. There’s usually a ‘pop’ and instant pain in the knee. ” Knee dislocations can happen…
MRI Test for Football Players that Could Detect CTE, Developed by Ben-Gurion U. Researcher
First MRI Test for Football Players Could Detect CTE, Developed by Ben-Gurion University Researcher BEER-SHEVA, Israel…June 19, 2020 – Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a neurodegenerative disease caused by repeated head injuries often affecting athletes, can only be diagnosed currently through…
Survey finds many are buying fireworks this year due to COVID-19 cancellations
Healthcare experts worry about an increase in serious injuries as people put on their own fireworks displays
Researchers develop microscopy technique for noninvasive evaluation of wound healing
Researchers at the GSK Center for Optical Molecular Imaging have developed a new microscope that looks at the different parameters that change during wound healing. They hope to use this technique to understand how skin disorders, such as foot ulcers…
Factors associated with decision to withdraw life-supporting treatment in patients with severe traumatic brain injury
What The Study Did: Researchers examined what demographic and clinical factors are associated with the decision to withdraw life-supporting treatment in patients with severe traumatic brain injury using data from more than 825 trauma centers in the U.S. Authors: Theresa…
Researchers develop microscopy technique for noninvasive evaluation of wound healing
Researchers at the GSK Center for Optical Molecular Imaging have developed a new microscope that looks at the different parameters that change during wound healing. They hope to use this technique to understand how skin disorders, such as foot ulcers…
Factors associated with decision to withdraw life-supporting treatment in patients with severe traumatic brain injury
What The Study Did: Researchers examined what demographic and clinical factors are associated with the decision to withdraw life-supporting treatment in patients with severe traumatic brain injury using data from more than 825 trauma centers in the U.S. Authors: Theresa…
A coordinated COVID-19 response helped western Washington state “flatten the curve”
A regional coalition-guided multifaceted approach engaged health systems, long-term care facilities, state and local governments, and organizations to rapidly respond to outbreak
Primitive stem cells point to new bone grafts for stubborn-to-heal fractures
Texas A&M researchers say these grafts could be used to promote swift and precise bone healing
A coordinated COVID-19 response helped western Washington state “flatten the curve”
A regional coalition-guided multifaceted approach engaged health systems, long-term care facilities, state and local governments, and organizations to rapidly respond to outbreak
Primitive stem cells point to new bone grafts for stubborn-to-heal fractures
Texas A&M researchers say these grafts could be used to promote swift and precise bone healing
Perceived harm of e-cigarettes vs cigarettes after outbreak of vaping-associated lung injury
What The Study Did: This survey study looked at perceptions of the harms of electronic cigarettes compared to regular cigarettes among current smokers in England before and after the U.S. outbreak of vaping-associated lung injury in 2019. Misperceptions that e-cigarettes…
Directly printing 3D tissues within the body
Researchers take a step closer to 3D printing living tissues in patients
Perceived harm of e-cigarettes vs cigarettes after outbreak of vaping-associated lung injury
What The Study Did: This survey study looked at perceptions of the harms of electronic cigarettes compared to regular cigarettes among current smokers in England before and after the U.S. outbreak of vaping-associated lung injury in 2019. Misperceptions that e-cigarettes…
Directly printing 3D tissues within the body
Researchers take a step closer to 3D printing living tissues in patients
New biomaterial has potential to repair damaged bone with lower risk of inflammation
Scientists at RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences have developed a new biomaterial that has the potential to accelerate bone regeneration by promoting an immune response that encourages repair and lowers the risk of inflammation. The study, conducted by…
Heart attack in a dish: a 3D model
Researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina and Clemson University report that they have developed human cardiac organoids to model myocardial infarction and drug cardiotoxicity
USPSTF recommendation on screening for unhealthy drug use
Bottom Line: The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening for unhealthy drug use in adults 18 or older by asking questions about such use when services for diagnosis, treatment, and care can be offered or referred. Unhealthy drug use…
Microneedling therapeutic stem cells into damaged tissues
Small and minimally invasive ‘Detachable Microneedle Depots’ effectively deliver stem cells for localized MSC therapy of skin disorders
USPSTF recommendation on screening for unhealthy drug use
Bottom Line: The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening for unhealthy drug use in adults 18 or older by asking questions about such use when services for diagnosis, treatment, and care can be offered or referred. Unhealthy drug use…