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Traumatic Injury Sets Off a 'Genomic Storm' in Immune System Pathways
December 7, 2011 — Serious traumatic injuries, including major burns, set off a "genomic storm" in human immune cells, altering around 80 percent of the cells' normal gene expression ... > full story -
'Brain Tsunamis' Are Clue to Helping Victims of Major Head Injuries
December 7, 2011 — Treating 'brain tsunamis' or 'killer waves' could stop many victims of major head injury from suffering additional brain damage, a study has found. Scientists have been investigating this phenomenon ... > full story -
Headaches After Traumatic Brain Injury Highest in Adolescents and Girls, Study Finds
December 5, 2011 — In a new study, researchers analyzed the prevalence of headaches three and 12 months after mild, moderate or severe traumatic brain injury in children ages 5 to 17, and discovered the risk of ... > full story -
Spinal Bleeding With Brain Injury May Suggest Abuse in Young Children
November 8, 2011 — A new study found that spinal bleeding is found often in young children who are victims of abusive trauma. The findings support performing complete spine imaging for children undergoing brain ... > full story -
Vintage Leather Football Helmets Often as Protective as Modern Helmets in Common, Game-Like Hits
November 5, 2011 — Old-fashioned "leatherhead" football helmets from the early 1900s are often as effective as -- and sometimes better than -- modern football helmets at protecting against injuries during routine, ... > full story -
New Evidence for Spinal Membrane as a Source of Stem Cells May Advance Treatment of Spinal Cord Injuries
October 28, 2011 — Italian and Spanish scientists studying the use of stem cells for treating spinal cord injuries have provided the first evidence to show that meninges, the membrane which envelops the central nervous ... > full story -
Teenage Girls and Senior Students Suffered Highest Levels of PTSD After Major Earthquake, Study Finds
October 26, 2011 — Researchers who spoke to nearly 2,000 teenagers three months after an 8.0 earthquake found high level of post-traumatic stress disorder, especially among girls and senior students. The findings ... > full story -
Fatal Crashes in the US: Fewer Canadian Drivers Under the Influence
October 18, 2011 — Alcohol-related fatal motor vehicle crashes in the US are much lower among drivers with Canadian licenses than drivers with US or Mexican licenses. Research from other countries finds foreign drivers ... > full story -
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Incidence of Non-Fatal Pediatric Firearm Injuries in U.S. Higher Than Previously Estimated, Study Finds
October 17, 2011 — From 1999 to 2007, there were 185,950 emergency department visits in the U.S. for firearm injuries in children aged 0 to 19 years. A new study provides an overview of these injuries, including a ... > full story -
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Multiple Riders, Lack of Helmet Use, and Faster ATVs Contribute to Pediatric Injuries, Studies Find
October 17, 2011 — As all-terrain vehicle (ATV) use continues to grow, so does the number of injuries. Children comprise about one-third of the 130,000 to 150,000 ATV-related emergency department visits each year and ... > full story
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