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Researchers evaluate performance of a large language model in phenotyping postpartum hemorrhage patients

Researchers evaluated the performance of a large language model (LLM) in phenotyping postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) patients using discharge notes.

4 Dec 2023

Doctors on (video) call: Rural medics get long-distance help in treating man gored by bison

Rural medics who rescued rancher Jim Lutter after he was gored by a bison didn't have much experience handling such severe wounds.

4 Dec 2023

Can drones delivering defibrillators outpace ambulances in saving lives during cardiac arrests?

Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are commonly used to restore the heartbeat in cardiac arrest patients.

4 Dec 2023

Novel screening tool and emotional recovery program may provide mental health support for trauma patients

A novel screening tool helps to identify hospitalized trauma patients at high risk for later mental health problems, and an emotional recovery program for trauma patients is feasible, according to two studies published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS).

1 Dec 2023

Neural patterns unravel distinctions between traumatic and sad memories in individuals with PTSD

Researchers investigate the neural patterns of patients with PTSD while listening to narratives that depicted their own memories.

30 Nov 2023

PTSD brain activity differs from normal memory formation

It is well known that people who have lived through traumatic events like sexual assault, domestic abuse, or violent combat can experience symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), including terrifying flashbacks, severe anxiety, and uncontrollable thoughts about the incident.

30 Nov 2023

Can a transdiagnostic, blended ecological momentary intervention improve self-esteem in youth with low self-esteem and prior exposure to childhood adversity?

A new study in JAMA Psychiatry reports on the results of a four-year randomized clinical trial (RCT) comparing usual care alone or coupled with SELFIE, a form of EMI, in young people with a history of adversity during childhood.

30 Nov 2023

Salk scientists uncover mechanism for repairing damaged nerves during peripheral neuropathy

Each year in the United States there are more than 3 million cases of peripheral neuropathy, wherein nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord are damaged and cause pain and loss of feeling in the affected areas.

28 Nov 2023

Omega-3s in the spotlight: The impact of EPA and DHA on athlete health and performance

Research paper reviews the effects of omega-3 fatty acids, EPA, and DHA, on athletes, discussing their benefits in inflammation control, cognitive function, and muscle maintenance, and the need for further research to fully understand their impact. It also addresses the risks and optimal intake of these supplements, highlighting their potential to improve athletic performance and recovery with minimal adverse effects at recommended doses.

27 Nov 2023

Discrimination during pregnancy can harm the eveloping offspring brain

Experiences of discrimination and acculturation are known to have a detrimental effect on a person's health.

27 Nov 2023

Stem cell transplantation proves to be safe and effective for knee osteoarthritis treatment

Cell therapy represents a potential regenerative treatment for osteoarthritis.

22 Nov 2023

Examining pedestrian injuries in motor vehicle accidents: epidemiology and outcome analysis

Epidemiology of head injuries in pedestrian-motor vehicle accidents.

22 Nov 2023

MSU researchers discover why inflammation in the gut causes visceral pain

Researchers at Michigan State University may have discovered why visceral pain is so common in people who have experienced inflammation in their guts, including patients with irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS.

21 Nov 2023

Is the microbiome linked to post-traumatic stress disorder outcomes?

The potential role of the microbiome-gut-brain axis in this interaction.

21 Nov 2023

C-section overuse in Mexico driven by hospital specializations and obesity

Cesarean section (C-section) procedures have increased dramatically around the world in the recent decades.

20 Nov 2023

Study finds suboptimal follow-up and fall prevention for older adults after fall-related head injury

Falls are the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries in the United States for adults ages 65 and older. With 1 in 4 older adults falling annually, 27,000 deaths, 8 million emergency department (ED) visits, and 800,000 hospitalizations have occurred.

20 Nov 2023

Image-guided procedure may alleviate parosmia symptoms in long COVID patients

Using an image-guided minimally invasive procedure, researchers may be able to restore the sense of smell in patients who have suffered with long-COVID, according to research being presented next week at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America.

20 Nov 2023

New study provides comprehensive picture of perioperative cardiac arrest in the UK

A new study ‒ that has examined all cardiac arrests occurring during or soon after surgery in more than 300 UK hospitals over a one-year period ‒ has identified that this extremely dangerous and often fatal event occurs in 3 per 10,000 surgeries requiring anesthesia.

16 Nov 2023

Oral antibiotic taken once-daily for six months reduces risk of developing drug-resistant TB

Two landmark clinical trials reported today at the Union meeting showed that an oral antibiotic taken for six months once-daily substantially reduced the risk of developing drug-resistant TB.

16 Nov 2023

It’s getting harder to find long-term residential behavioral health treatment for kids

Connie MacDonald works for the State Department at the U.S. consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It's a dream job, and she loved living abroad with her two sons.

16 Nov 2023

Trauma News and Research

Researchers evaluate performance of a large language model in phenotyping postpartum hemorrhage patients

Doctors on (video) call: Rural medics get long-distance help in treating man gored by bison

Can drones delivering defibrillators outpace ambulances in saving lives during cardiac arrests?

Novel screening tool and emotional recovery program may provide mental health support for trauma patients

Neural patterns unravel distinctions between traumatic and sad memories in individuals with PTSD

PTSD brain activity differs from normal memory formation

Can a transdiagnostic, blended ecological momentary intervention improve self-esteem in youth with low self-esteem and prior exposure to childhood adversity?

Salk scientists uncover mechanism for repairing damaged nerves during peripheral neuropathy

Omega-3s in the spotlight: The impact of EPA and DHA on athlete health and performance

Discrimination during pregnancy can harm the eveloping offspring brain

Stem cell transplantation proves to be safe and effective for knee osteoarthritis treatment

Examining pedestrian injuries in motor vehicle accidents: epidemiology and outcome analysis

MSU researchers discover why inflammation in the gut causes visceral pain

Is the microbiome linked to post-traumatic stress disorder outcomes?

C-section overuse in Mexico driven by hospital specializations and obesity

Study finds suboptimal follow-up and fall prevention for older adults after fall-related head injury

Image-guided procedure may alleviate parosmia symptoms in long COVID patients

New study provides comprehensive picture of perioperative cardiac arrest in the UK

Oral antibiotic taken once-daily for six months reduces risk of developing drug-resistant TB

It’s getting harder to find long-term residential behavioral health treatment for kids

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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