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SGB procedure holds potential promise for PTSD treatment

Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Bethesda, MD, has published case reports detailing the successful treatment of combat-related post-traumatic stress disorder with a stellate ganglion block.

3 May 2010

Researchers observe marked increase in abusive head traumas during economic downturn

The incidence of abusive head trauma among children has skyrocketed since the beginning of the recession in late 2007, according to research that will be presented Saturday, May 1 at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) annual meeting in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

3 May 2010

Measuring children's blood pressure is complicated: Researchers

A Johns Hopkins Children's Center study of 2,500 patient records suggests that medical staff fails to check a child's blood pressure a fifth of the time, and is not recognizing what constitutes an abnormal reading in those whose blood pressure they do check.

3 May 2010

HemCon Medical Technologies to ask for reversal of jury verdict in chitosan patent case

HemCon Medical Technologies, Inc., announced today that it will ask a US District Court in New Hampshire to review and reverse a jury verdict based on a patent held by Marine Polymer Technologies, Inc. The jury awarded damages of $29.4 million against HemCon in the patent case. HemCon will ask the Court to review the validity of the patent and reverse the damage award.

30 Apr 2010

Viking Systems raises $934,897 through sale of common stock

Viking Systems Inc. announced today that it has increased its cash and liquidity position through the issuance of common stock. The Company raised $934,897 by selling an aggregate of 4,398,050 shares of its common stock through its previously announced financing facility with Dutchess Opportunity Fund, II, LP.

30 Apr 2010

CBC, Scarab Genomics form agreement to increase manufacturing yield of Solinex rhu-pGSN

Critical Biologics Corporation (CBC) and Scarab Genomics announced today a strategic agreement to substantially increase the manufacturing yield of CBC's lead therapeutic protein candidate, Solinex™, an intravenous formulation of recombinant human plasma gelsolin (rhu-pGSN).

30 Apr 2010

BioTime to acquire Singapore-based company, ES Cell International

BioTime, Inc., a biotechnology company that develops and markets products in the field of stem cells and regenerative medicine, today announced that it has agreed to acquire the Singapore-based company ES Cell International Pte Ltd.

30 Apr 2010

Non-Surgical Orthopaedics: Shoulder and upper extremity injuries are very common

Shoulder and upper extremity injuries are very common according to Non-Surgical Orthopaedics, P.C. Many of them result from years of cumulative injuries punctuated by a trauma such as a motor vehicle accident, falls, or sports injuries. These injuries cost consumers, their employers and insurance companies billions of dollars a year in treatment and productivity losses.

29 Apr 2010

Sinai Medical Group to deploy NextGen EHR and NextGen Practice Management system

NextGen Healthcare Information Systems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Quality Systems, Inc. and leading provider of healthcare information systems and connectivity solutions, today announced it has executed an agreement with Sinai Medical Group to deploy NextGen EHR and NextGen Practice Management.

28 Apr 2010

Loyola University Health System to appreciate volunteers for making hats, blankets for cancer patients

In a special blessing ceremony Loyola University Health System will say "thank you" to volunteers from local parishes who have donated their time and talents to make comfort items such as hats and blankets for cancer patients at the Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center.

28 Apr 2010

Update on ICA-105665 clinical development plans for treatment of epilepsy and pain

Icagen, Inc. today provided an update on clinical development plans for ICA-105665, the Company's novel drug candidate for the treatment of epilepsy and pain.

28 Apr 2010

Researchers link vitamin D deficiency to chronic fatigue in post-TBI sufferers

New evidence presented at the European Congress of Endocrinology has shown that vitamin D deficiency is closely associated with the chronic fatigue that often follows post traumatic brain injury.

28 Apr 2010

Military trauma transition units breed culture of drug abuse, depression

The New York Times reports on a Warrior Transition Battalion unit in Colorado used by the military to transition injured veterans back into the military or their home lives. "Created in the wake of the scandal in 2007 over serious shortcomings at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Warrior Transition Units were intended to be sheltering way stations where injured soldiers could recuperate and return to duty or gently process out of the Army.

27 Apr 2010

Huntington Hospital integrates new electronic order set solution to CPOE system

Wolters Kluwer Health, a leading global provider of information for healthcare professionals and students, announced today that Huntington Hospital has selected ProVation Order Sets, powered by UpToDate Decision Support, to automate the creation, deployment and maintenance of evidence-based order sets.

26 Apr 2010

ThermaCor 1200 Rapid Thermal Infusion System used successfully in multiple clinical cases

Smisson-Cartledge Biomedical LLC, an innovator in life saving cardiovascular devices, announced today that its ThermaCor 1200 Rapid Thermal Infusion System has been used successfully in multiple clinical cases in the United States and in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

26 Apr 2010

Chokeberry extract reduces weight gain in insulin-resistant animals

Chokeberry bushes have for centuries been residents of eastern deciduous forests where their bright red and dark purple fruits continue to be favorite snacks of local bird species. Native Americans have also traditionally eaten dried chokeberries and prepared teas from parts of the plant, and several domesticated varieties now grace contemporary lawns and gardens from coast to coast.

26 Apr 2010

Sexual addiction therapists Steffens Counseling and Hope Source Counseling form strategic partnership

Sexual addiction is defined as any sexually-related, compulsive behavior which interferes with normal living and causes severe stress on family, friends, loved ones, and one's work environment. Sex becomes the organizing principle of an addict's life to the extent they are willing to sacrifice what they cherish most in order to preserve and continue their unhealthy behavior.

26 Apr 2010

April marks an important time to call attention to issues of child abuse intervention and prevention

Throughout the month of April (National Child Abuse Prevention Month), National Children's Alliance and its thousands of members and supporters across the country are bringing much needed attention to the issues of child abuse intervention and prevention. Child abuse is a national tragedy and a silent killer.

24 Apr 2010

Prevention and nonsurgical treatment options to prevent low back pain and protect spine

Back and neck problems can be caused by a herniated disc, spinal stenosis, injury, strain or osteoarthritis. "Although more than 75 percent of Americans will experience some back pain during their lifetime, about 90 percent of cases are resolved without surgery," stated John K. Ratliff, MD, FACS, a Philadelphia spine surgeon and American Association of Neurological Surgeons spokesperson.

24 Apr 2010

Research into Planarian worm 'Smed-prep' gene may pave way for regeneration of human organs

Scientists at The University of Nottingham have discovered the gene that enables an extraordinary worm to regenerate its own body parts after amputation — including a whole head and brain.

23 Apr 2010

Trauma News and Research

SGB procedure holds potential promise for PTSD treatment

Researchers observe marked increase in abusive head traumas during economic downturn

Measuring children's blood pressure is complicated: Researchers

HemCon Medical Technologies to ask for reversal of jury verdict in chitosan patent case

Viking Systems raises $934,897 through sale of common stock

CBC, Scarab Genomics form agreement to increase manufacturing yield of Solinex rhu-pGSN

BioTime to acquire Singapore-based company, ES Cell International

Non-Surgical Orthopaedics: Shoulder and upper extremity injuries are very common

Sinai Medical Group to deploy NextGen EHR and NextGen Practice Management system

Loyola University Health System to appreciate volunteers for making hats, blankets for cancer patients

Update on ICA-105665 clinical development plans for treatment of epilepsy and pain

Researchers link vitamin D deficiency to chronic fatigue in post-TBI sufferers

Military trauma transition units breed culture of drug abuse, depression

Huntington Hospital integrates new electronic order set solution to CPOE system

ThermaCor 1200 Rapid Thermal Infusion System used successfully in multiple clinical cases

Chokeberry extract reduces weight gain in insulin-resistant animals

Sexual addiction therapists Steffens Counseling and Hope Source Counseling form strategic partnership

April marks an important time to call attention to issues of child abuse intervention and prevention

Prevention and nonsurgical treatment options to prevent low back pain and protect spine

Research into Planarian worm 'Smed-prep' gene may pave way for regeneration of human organs

Achieving and maintaining ISO 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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