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Administration of therapeutic hypothermia for TBI should depend on clinical condition of individual patients

Lowering the body temperature of patients soon after they have suffered a severe brain injury may reduce neurologic complications and improve outcomes. The safety of therapeutic hypothermia for traumatic brain injury (TBI) has been demonstrated in national studies. According to a Roundtable Discussion of renowned experts in the field, when and how it is administered should depend on the clinical condition of individual patients.

5 Jan 2011

Hydrocephalus in Ugandan children linked to farm animals, previous bacterial infection

Hydrocephalus in Ugandan children and other developing countries is seasonal, linked to farm animals and in part, caused by previous bacterial infection, according to an international team of researchers from Uganda and the United States, who believe that the best approach to this problem is prevention.

3 Jan 2011

Children more likely to suffer from appendicitis in areas with few pediatricians

Children who live in areas with fewer pediatricians are more likely to suffer life-threatening ruptures of the appendix than those in areas with more pediatricians, even when accounting for other factors such as the number of hospitals, imaging technology, insurance coverage and the number of surgeons in an area, according to a study from the Johns Hopkins Children's Center.

30 Dec 2010

CFTR protein regulates inflammation and cell death in emphysema, chronic lung diseases

A team of Johns Hopkins Children's Center researchers has discovered that a protein involved in cystic fibrosis also regulates inflammation and cell death in emphysema and may be responsible for other chronic lung diseases.

29 Dec 2010

Columbia Asia opens new hospitals in India and Malaysia

Columbia Asia, a fast-growing hospital company with Pacific Northwest roots, has opened hospitals in two cities near New Delhi, India, and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

23 Dec 2010

Molecular breakdown of Bicoid protein vital for normal patterning of fruit fly's offspring

Using fruit flies as a model to study embryo formation, scientists report in Nature Cell Biology that molecular breakdown of a protein called Bicoid is vital to normal head-to-tail patterning of the insect's offspring.

22 Dec 2010

Tips on toy safety during holiday season

With the excitement of the holidays, parents and relatives eagerly purchase the hottest toys and latest items for their children. But it's during the hustle and bustle of the season that many fail to buy age appropriate gifts for their children, and they tend to disregard warnings on these toys and gifts to ensure they are safe.

22 Dec 2010

Ontario hospital implants powerful new defibrillator

St. Michael's Hospital today became the first in Ontario to implant a small but powerful new defibrillator into a patient's chest.

22 Dec 2010

Spirulina dietary supplement may provide clinical benefits for ALS patients

Nutritional supplementation with Spirulina, a nutrient-rich, blue-green algae, appeared to provide neuroprotective support for dying motor neurons in a mouse model of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, University of South Florida neuroscientists have found.

21 Dec 2010

UT Southwestern and Rabin Medical Center enter innovative 5-year affiliation agreement

UT Southwestern Medical Center and Rabin Medical Center, Israel, two of the world's top academic medical centers, announced today that they have entered into an innovative affiliation agreement for the next five years.

16 Dec 2010

Novel adenovirus-based gene therapy for renal cell carcinoma

Researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Cancer Center and the VCU Institute of Molecular Medicine (VIMM) have developed a novel virus-based gene therapy for renal cell carcinoma that has been shown to kill cancer cells not only at the primary tumor site but also in distant tumors not directly infected by the virus. Renal cell carcinoma is the most common form of kidney cancer in adults and currently there is no effective treatment for the disease once it has spread outside of the kidney.

16 Dec 2010

Synthetic derivative of curry spice can be effective neuroprotective for stroke and TBI

A synthetic derivative of the curry spice turmeric, made by scientists at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies, dramatically improves the behavioral and molecular deficits seen in animal models of ischemic stroke and traumatic brain injury.

16 Dec 2010

Elekta to sell 49% stake in Motala Verkstad to Qeep

Elekta has signed an agreement to sell its 49 percent stake in Motala Verkstad AB. The buyer is Qeep Group.

From Elekta 15 Dec 2010

Synergetics launches next generation of Codman Malis electrosurgical generator

Synergetics USA, Inc., a medical device company that designs, manufactures, and markets innovative products for ophthalmic and neurosurgical applications, has introduced the CMC® V, the next generation of the Codman® Malis® electrosurgical generator. Codman & Shurtleff, Inc. is the exclusive distributor of the CMC® V. CMC and Codman are registered trademarks of Johnson & Johnson Corporation.

15 Dec 2010

Lung protective strategy can increase the number of lungs available for transplant

Simple changes to how ventilators are used could almost double the number of lungs available for transplants, according to new international research involving a doctor at St. Michael's Hospital.

15 Dec 2010

Marin announces new joint venture with Mt. Tam Spine Center and UCSF Neurosurgery

Marin General Hospital has announced a new joint venture that provides a single point of access in Marin for world-class, comprehensive multidisciplinary and cross-disciplinary treatment and management of spine and brain disorders and disease.

15 Dec 2010

Study: HUCBs boost survival and maturation of hippocampal neurons

Laboratory culture studies examining the activity of human umbilical cord blood cells on experimental models of central nervous system aging, injury and disease, have shown that HUCBs provide a 'trophic effect' that enhances survival and maturation of hippocampal neurons harvested from both young and old laboratory animals.

15 Dec 2010

Integra launches second size of Endoscopic Gastroc Release System

Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation announced today the launch of a second size of the Integra™ Endoscopic Gastroc Release (EGR) System in the United States. Integra's EGR System is a disposable device with a unique articulating blade that allows selective cutting of soft tissues. It is intended for use in the surgical treatment for posterior heel cord, or equinus, contracture.

14 Dec 2010

Scientists create functioning human intestinal tissue from pluripotent stem cells

For the first time, scientists have created functioning human intestinal tissue in the laboratory from pluripotent stem cells.

13 Dec 2010

Excess weight gain during winter holidays increases back injury

Thousands of Americans sustain winter-related back injuries every year, including many injuries directly related to holiday activities. But there are often simple things that can be done to reduce injury risk and minimize or eliminate back pain.

13 Dec 2010

Neurosurgery News and Research

Administration of therapeutic hypothermia for TBI should depend on clinical condition of individual patients

Hydrocephalus in Ugandan children linked to farm animals, previous bacterial infection

Children more likely to suffer from appendicitis in areas with few pediatricians

CFTR protein regulates inflammation and cell death in emphysema, chronic lung diseases

Columbia Asia opens new hospitals in India and Malaysia

Molecular breakdown of Bicoid protein vital for normal patterning of fruit fly's offspring

Tips on toy safety during holiday season

Ontario hospital implants powerful new defibrillator

Spirulina dietary supplement may provide clinical benefits for ALS patients

UT Southwestern and Rabin Medical Center enter innovative 5-year affiliation agreement

Novel adenovirus-based gene therapy for renal cell carcinoma

Synthetic derivative of curry spice can be effective neuroprotective for stroke and TBI

Elekta to sell 49% stake in Motala Verkstad to Qeep

Synergetics launches next generation of Codman Malis electrosurgical generator

Lung protective strategy can increase the number of lungs available for transplant

Marin announces new joint venture with Mt. Tam Spine Center and UCSF Neurosurgery

Study: HUCBs boost survival and maturation of hippocampal neurons

Integra launches second size of Endoscopic Gastroc Release System

Scientists create functioning human intestinal tissue from pluripotent stem cells

Excess weight gain during winter holidays increases back injury

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