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Urgent measures need to be taken to protect the public from contaminated blood transfusions

In the Western Pacific Region, transmission of HIV/AIDS and other infections such as hepatitis B and C through blood transfusion remains a serious threat. It is particularly acute in areas where prevalence of these diseases is high and access to safe blood is limited.

16 Sep 2004

Helping seniors in times of trauma

As Hurricane Ivan pummels the U.S. Gulf Coast, Saint Louis University continues to study what we need to do to ensure Grandma’s safety in case of a disaster.

16 Sep 2004

CT use has actually decreased imaging costs by 22% per patient

The increased use of CT from 1992 to 2002 for the imaging of facial trauma has actually decreased imaging costs by 22% per patient, say researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.

16 Sep 2004

New glaucoma risk assessment principles help physicians decide who needs treatment

A new approach for assessing glaucoma risk factors could be the first step in helping ophthalmologists determine the risk of progression from ocular hypertension to glaucoma and blindness, according to an article published today in the September issue of the American Journal of Ophthalmology.

14 Sep 2004

One in five veterans of the Korean War still affected by their experiences

At least one in five veterans of the Korean War continues to be adversely affected by their experiences, according to research recently presented to a nursing conference in Seoul, South Korea.

14 Sep 2004

Botox injections to treat children with cerebral palsy

Botox injections are best known for reducing wrinkles on the face. However, experts at Loyola University Health System are finding new ways to use the injections in children with cerebral palsy, with most benefit in patients who are younger than 5 years old.

12 Sep 2004

PSA test is now all but useless for predicting prostate cancer risk

The PSA test, commonly used as a screening tool for detecting prostate cancer, is now all but useless for predicting prostate cancer risk, according to Stanford University School of Medicine researchers.

10 Sep 2004

Chiropractic correction may help reverse multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease

A recent study of 81 cases, published in the Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research (JVSR), is the first to show that correction of upper neck injuries may reverse the progression of both Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Parkinson’s disease (PD).

10 Sep 2004

Americans happy to donate money but not blood and tissue

When asked, most Americans will say that donating to worthy causes is a good thing. And many will put their time and money where their mouths are and volunteer or pony up or both. Except when it comes to donating blood and tissue.

10 Sep 2004

Proven clinical efficiency key to success of nascent European bone graft substitutes market

Increased orthopaedic surgical procedures and an ageing baby boomer generation have been boosting the demand for bone grafts. Even as new applications and innovative products create exciting growth opportunities, the key challenge for bone graft substitutes suppliers is to produce material with clinical efficacy equivalent to, or surpassing, existing alternatives.

2 Sep 2004

Scientists discover breakthrough method to treat neuronal diseases

What do stroke, epilepsy, head or spinal cord trauma, Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease patients have in common? They all suffer from neuronal cell death brought about by the absence or malfunction of specific genes.

30 Aug 2004

First study of the emotional turmoil caregivers experience during the transition of their loved one from home to care facilities

A new study shows that caregivers of dementia patients who must make the difficult decision to place their relatives into institutionalized care get no relief from depression and anxiety, and in fact suffer additional emotional trauma following their decision.

26 Aug 2004

Spray used by British police forces to control aggressors more harmful than previously thought

The "personal incapacitant" spray or PIS is used for self defence in situations where "lethal force is inappropriate." It combines the compounds CS (o-Chlorobenzylidene malononitrile) with MiBK (Methyl isobutyl keton).

24 Aug 2004

CPR and rapid defibrillation is best for cardiac arrest outside of a hospital

Research published in the New England Journal of Medicine suggests that pre-hospital advanced life support training does not increase the survival rate for people who experience a cardiac arrest outside of a hospital. On the other hand, bystander CardioPulmonary Resuscitation and rapid defibrillation programs are crucial interventions that can significantly impact survival rates.

12 Aug 2004

Million-dollar grant to trial potential stem cell therapies to repair injured spinal cords

An Australian team headed by UNSW's Professor Phil Waite has won a million-dollar grant from the NSW Department of Health to trial potential stem cell therapies to repair injured spinal cords.

11 Aug 2004

Trauma patients who test positive for methamphetamine are more likely to be admitted to the hospital

Methamphetamine use is a major health care problem in the United States, and rates of use appear highest in Hawaii, with 40 percent of people arrested in Honolulu testing positive for methamphetamine, according to the article. Methamphetamine can cause aggressive and erratic behavior, and severe exhaustion can result after a "high", which can last 6 to 12 hours or more.

10 Aug 2004

Delaying delivery by a few days is as effective as immediate delivery for babies who have experienced fetal trauma

Results of a European study in this week’s issue of THE LANCET suggest that delaying delivery by a few days is as effective as immediate delivery for babies who have experienced fetal trauma. The study also showed that fetuses delivered without delay at 30 weeks or younger had an increased risk of infant disability compared with delayed delivery.

6 Aug 2004

Emergency nursing shortage is worsening because of changing patient demographics and the aging of the emergency nurses population

As emergency departments across the country face increasing pressure from a nursing shortage and overcrowding, the nation’s emergency nurses will gather in San Diego Sept. 29 – Oct. 2, to seek opportunities to improve patient care, discuss ways to alleviate the difficult issues facing the profession, and learn about latest practices and innovations.

5 Aug 2004

Researchers study whether people’s genetic makeup could make them more likely to develop osteoarthritis of the knee and hip

Researchers at The University of Nottingham are studying whether people’s genetic makeup could make them more likely to develop osteoarthritis of the knee and hip — the most common medical condition to affect the joints.

3 Aug 2004

Scripps Encinitas Program helps brain-injury patients regain living skills

Yvette, a 50-year-old stroke patient, entered the Scripps Encinitas Rehabilitation Center’s Brain Injury Day Treatment Program on March 3 in a wheelchair. On July 9, she walked out on her own with a new outlook on life.

3 Aug 2004

Trauma News and Research

Urgent measures need to be taken to protect the public from contaminated blood transfusions

Helping seniors in times of trauma

CT use has actually decreased imaging costs by 22% per patient

New glaucoma risk assessment principles help physicians decide who needs treatment

One in five veterans of the Korean War still affected by their experiences

Botox injections to treat children with cerebral palsy

PSA test is now all but useless for predicting prostate cancer risk

Chiropractic correction may help reverse multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease

Americans happy to donate money but not blood and tissue

Proven clinical efficiency key to success of nascent European bone graft substitutes market

Scientists discover breakthrough method to treat neuronal diseases

First study of the emotional turmoil caregivers experience during the transition of their loved one from home to care facilities

Spray used by British police forces to control aggressors more harmful than previously thought

CPR and rapid defibrillation is best for cardiac arrest outside of a hospital

Million-dollar grant to trial potential stem cell therapies to repair injured spinal cords

Trauma patients who test positive for methamphetamine are more likely to be admitted to the hospital

Delaying delivery by a few days is as effective as immediate delivery for babies who have experienced fetal trauma

Emergency nursing shortage is worsening because of changing patient demographics and the aging of the emergency nurses population

Researchers study whether people’s genetic makeup could make them more likely to develop osteoarthritis of the knee and hip

Scripps Encinitas Program helps brain-injury patients regain living skills

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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