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Automated analysis of vital signs could help prevent trauma patients from life-threatening bleeding

Automated analysis of the vital signs commonly monitored in patients being transported to trauma centers could significantly improve the ability to diagnose those with life-threatening bleeding before they arrive at the hospital, potentially saving their lives.

15 May 2015

Complete skin grafting solution to launch at Hospitalar 2015

A complete skin grafting solution for burns and trauma surgery enabling flexibility of thin and thick skin grafts will be launched by Surtex Instruments at Hospitalar 2015.

14 May 2015

Workplace mindfulness-based intervention reduces stress levels of employees

A study by researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center found that a workplace mindfulness-based intervention reduced stress levels of employees exposed to a highly stressful occupational environment.

14 May 2015

Bronchitis can cause pneumonia, says Loyola physician

When a cold has lasted too long or a cough is especially bothersome, it's important to see a medical professional.

14 May 2015

Emergency preparedness pays off as Kathmandu hospitals respond to earthquakes

As of today, more than 8200 people are reported to have been killed in the earthquakes and over 19,000 injured...

13 May 2015

Scientists discover way to regrow bone tissue using proteins produced by stem cells

Scientists have discovered a way to regrow bone tissue using the protein signals produced by stem cells. This technology could help treat victims who have experienced major trauma to a limb, like soldiers wounded in combat or casualties of a natural disaster. The new method improves on older therapies by providing a sustainable source for fresh tissue and reducing the risk of tumor formation that can arise with stem cell transplants.

13 May 2015

Scientists uncover mechanism behind 'tubulin code'

Driving down the highway, you encounter ever-changing signs -- speed limits, exits, food and gas options. Seeing these roadside markers may cause you to slow down, change lanes or start thinking about lunch. In a similar way, cellular structures called microtubules are tagged with a variety of chemical markers that can influence cell functions.

13 May 2015

Repetitive head injuries may accelerate aging process, increase dementia risk

Repetitive head injuries that occur during contact sports and military service may accelerate the aging process by increasing the build-up of beta-amyloid in the brain, leading to worse disease and an increased likelihood of developing dementia. In particular, boxers fared the worst among athletes and military veterans with a history of head injuries.

13 May 2015

Touch surgery awarded Rising Star award at Founders Forum

The accolade of Smart Nation Rising Star comes on the heels a public announcement that the Touch Surgery app is now used by over 200,000 surgeons in every country on earth...

12 May 2015

Special JHTR issue highlights ongoing CDC efforts to reduce population impact of TBI

Ongoing efforts by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to reduce the population impact of traumatic brain injury (TBI) are documented in the May/June issue of The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation, official journal of the Brain Injury Association of America.

12 May 2015

Discovery paves way for developing treatments for people addicted to cocaine, amphetamines

In a major advance in the field of neuropsychiatry, researchers in the Vollum Institute at Oregon Health & Science University have illuminated how cocaine and amphetamines disrupt the normal functioning of the dopamine transporter in the brain.

12 May 2015

Clear Guide Medical signs agreement with USAISR to test effectiveness of Clear Guide ONE

Clear Guide Medical has signed a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement with the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research to test the physician performance enhancements possible when using the Clear Guide ONE and the VisiTIP needles.

11 May 2015

Workplace mindfulness-based intervention reduces stress levels and risk of burnout

11 May 2015

Therese S. Richmond recognized with Claire M. Fagin Distinguished Researcher Award

Therese S. Richmond, PhD, CRNP, FAAN, the Andrea B. Laporte Professor of Nursing at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, received the Claire M. Fagin Distinguished Researcher Award on April 28 at the University.

10 May 2015

UC Davis researchers develop new intervention to help depressed mothers seek treatment

Researchers at UC Davis have developed a new intervention that identifies potentially depressed mothers and encourages them to seek treatment. The Motivating our Mothers (MOM) program takes a unique approach, relying on pediatricians rather than the mother's doctor for diagnosis.

8 May 2015

NIH-sponsored Phase 1 clinical trial evaluates novel investigational West Nile virus vaccine

A novel investigational West Nile virus vaccine discovered and developed by scientists at the Oregon National Primate Research Center at Oregon Health & Science University is being evaluated in an NIH-sponsored Phase 1, first-in-human, clinical trial at Duke University. Although several early-stage West Nile virus vaccine clinical trials have been completed to date, no human vaccine has been approved for commercial use.

7 May 2015

Loyola's Ronald McDonald Children's Hospital implements pediatric early warning scoring system

The Ronald McDonald Children's Hospital at Loyola University Medical Center has implemented a pediatric early warning scoring system to better identify children who are at-risk of becoming critically ill while in the hospital.

7 May 2015

DePuy Synthes CMF introduces SYNTHECEL Dura Repair for use in neurosurgery

DePuy Synthes CMF today announced the launch of SYNTHECEL Dura Repair, the first commercially available biosynthesized dural replacement derived from cellulose for use in neurosurgery. DePuy Synthes CMF is a part of the DePuy Synthes Companies of Johnson & Johnson.

7 May 2015

Researchers report new primary care model to address trauma

Recognizing that patients' experiences of childhood and adult trauma are common and have a direct impact on their health, UCSF clinical researchers and Positive Women's Network-USA have developed and are reporting a new primary care model.

7 May 2015

New Bio-Oil research demonstrates need for greater education on scar management

New research from Bio-Oil conducted amongst UK nurses demonstrates the need for greater education and resources on the management of patients with scarring following surgery or trauma.

6 May 2015

Trauma News and Research

Automated analysis of vital signs could help prevent trauma patients from life-threatening bleeding

Complete skin grafting solution to launch at Hospitalar 2015

Workplace mindfulness-based intervention reduces stress levels of employees

Bronchitis can cause pneumonia, says Loyola physician

Emergency preparedness pays off as Kathmandu hospitals respond to earthquakes

Scientists discover way to regrow bone tissue using proteins produced by stem cells

Scientists uncover mechanism behind 'tubulin code'

Repetitive head injuries may accelerate aging process, increase dementia risk

Touch surgery awarded Rising Star award at Founders Forum

Special JHTR issue highlights ongoing CDC efforts to reduce population impact of TBI

Discovery paves way for developing treatments for people addicted to cocaine, amphetamines

Clear Guide Medical signs agreement with USAISR to test effectiveness of Clear Guide ONE

Workplace mindfulness-based intervention reduces stress levels and risk of burnout

Therese S. Richmond recognized with Claire M. Fagin Distinguished Researcher Award

UC Davis researchers develop new intervention to help depressed mothers seek treatment

NIH-sponsored Phase 1 clinical trial evaluates novel investigational West Nile virus vaccine

Loyola's Ronald McDonald Children's Hospital implements pediatric early warning scoring system

DePuy Synthes CMF introduces SYNTHECEL Dura Repair for use in neurosurgery

Researchers report new primary care model to address trauma

New Bio-Oil research demonstrates need for greater education on scar management

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