Accident and Trauma News

Posted February 14, 2012:

• Traumatic Brain Injuries Are Likely More Common Than Previously Thought

Posted February 11, 2012:

• Human Cognitive Performance Suffers Following Natural Disasters

Posted February 7, 2012:

• 2011 Shark Attacks Remain Steady, Deaths Highest Since 1993
• As Valentine's Day Approaches, Cardiologist Describes Broken Heart Syndrome

Posted February 6, 2012:

• Children Hospitalized at Alarming Rate Due to Abuse, U.S. Study Finds

Posted January 25, 2012:

• Neurologists Should Ask Patients About Abuse: New Position Statement from American Academy of Neurology

Posted January 18, 2012:

• High Rates and Impact of Traumatic Brain Injury in Iraq/Afghanistan Veterans

Posted January 16, 2012:

• Headphones Linked to Pedestrian Deaths, Injuries
• Fewer Children Require Hospitalization Following Drowning-Related Incidents

Posted January 13, 2012:

• Surprising Results from Smoke Inhalation Study

Posted January 9, 2012:

• Could Heading in Soccer Lead to Brain Injury? No Clear Link to Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, So Far

Posted January 6, 2012:

• Gunshot, Stabbing Victims Are Recovering Without Exploratory Surgery

Posted December 15, 2011:

• What Makes Solo Terrorists Tick?

Posted December 9, 2011:

• Pharmacists Crucial in Plan for Terrorist Chemical Weapons

Posted December 8, 2011:

• Catching Terrorists: Backpacks, Not the Bombs Inside, Key to Finding DNA

Posted December 7, 2011:

• Traumatic Injury Sets Off a 'Genomic Storm' in Immune System Pathways
• 'Brain Tsunamis' Are Clue to Helping Victims of Major Head Injuries

Posted December 5, 2011:

• Headaches After Traumatic Brain Injury Highest in Adolescents and Girls, Study Finds

Posted November 8, 2011:

• Spinal Bleeding With Brain Injury May Suggest Abuse in Young Children

Posted November 5, 2011:

• Vintage Leather Football Helmets Often as Protective as Modern Helmets in Common, Game-Like Hits

Posted October 28, 2011:

• New Evidence for Spinal Membrane as a Source of Stem Cells May Advance Treatment of Spinal Cord Injuries

Posted October 26, 2011:

• Teenage Girls and Senior Students Suffered Highest Levels of PTSD After Major Earthquake, Study Finds

Posted October 18, 2011:

• Fatal Crashes in the US: Fewer Canadian Drivers Under the Influence

Posted October 17, 2011:

• Incidence of Non-Fatal Pediatric Firearm Injuries in U.S. Higher Than Previously Estimated, Study Finds
• Multiple Riders, Lack of Helmet Use, and Faster ATVs Contribute to Pediatric Injuries, Studies Find

Posted October 16, 2011:

• White Children Far More Likely to Receive CT Scans Than Hispanic, African-American Children

Posted October 15, 2011:

• Minority Children Less Likely to Wear a Car Seatbelt, Putting Them at Greater Risk of Severe Injury

Posted October 14, 2011:

• Minority Children Less Likely to Receive CT Scans Following Head Trauma

Posted October 10, 2011:

• Northern Ireland Students Help Rebuild Lives of Congo’s Child Soldiers

Posted October 7, 2011:

• Genetic Link to Suicidal Behavior Confirmed

Posted October 6, 2011:

• Race Disparity Found in Post-Hospital Arrival Homicide Deaths at Trauma Centers

Posted October 5, 2011:

• Longer Trips to the ER, Especially for Minorities and Poor
• Earlier Tracheostomies Result in Better Patient Outcomes, Study Finds

Posted October 4, 2011:

• A Shot of Cortisone Stops Traumatic Stress, Study Suggests

Posted September 21, 2011:

• Cannabinoids After a Traumatic Experience May Prevent Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms, Rat Study Suggests
• Racing Against Time: New Tool Available for Rapidly Rescuing Those Trapped Beneath Concrete

Posted September 12, 2011:

• Fewer Autopsies Distorts Suicide Statistics, Austrian Researchers Report

Posted September 3, 2011:

• Air and Paintball Gun Injuries Caused More Than 20,000 ER Visits in 2008

Posted August 31, 2011:

• Best Practices for Treating Victims of Sexual Assault Outlined by Experts

Posted August 30, 2011:

• Double Damage: Partner Violence Impacts Mental Health of Over Half-Million Californians
• Suicide Methods Differ Between Men and Women

Posted August 29, 2011:

• Withdrawing Life Support for Traumatic Brain Injuries Needs Cautious Approach, Study Finds

Posted August 25, 2011:

• Uninsured Trauma Patients Are More Likely to Use the Emergency Department for Follow-Up Care

Posted August 22, 2011:

• Measurement Tools for Traffic Crash Injury Severity Improving
• Traumatic Brain Injury Increases Risk of Parkinson's Disease, Researchers Say; Threat Doubles With Exposure to the Pesticide Paraquat
• Window Fall-Related Injuries Among Youth Examined

Posted August 15, 2011:

• Study Evaluates Tactical Response Guidelines for Reducing Battlefield Deaths

Posted August 12, 2011:

• World Trade Center Attacks Increased Subsequent Firefighter Retirements, Study Finds

Posted August 10, 2011:

• Could an 'Ankle Hotline' Relieve Strain on Health Care Demands?

Posted August 6, 2011:

• Dealing With the Cyberworld's Dark Side

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