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The 'Death Switch' in Sepsis Also Promotes Survival
February 2, 2011 — Researchers have identified a protein that plays a dual role in the liver during sepsis. The protein, known as RIP1, acts both as a "death switch" and as a pro-survival mechanism. The ability to ... > full story -
Growth-Factor-Containing Nanoparticles Accelerate Healing of Chronic Wounds
January 26, 2011 — Researchers have developed a novel system for delivery of growth factors to chronic wounds such as pressure sores and diabetic foot ulcers. The team fabricated nanospheres containing keratinocyte ... > full story -
CT Helps Identify Bullet Trajectories
January 11, 2011 — Multidetector computed tomography provides an efficient, effective way to analyze wounds from bullets and explosive devices, according to a new ... > full story -
Plasma Therapy: An Alternative to Antibiotics?
December 15, 2010 — Cold plasma jets could be a safe, effective alternative to antibiotics to treat multi-drug resistant infections, according to a new ... > full story -
Ubiquitous Sugar Molecule Could Be Key to Repairing Deep Wound Without Scarring
December 12, 2010 — Blocking fragments of the sugar molecule hyaluronan that triggers inflammation could be the key to robust healing and less scarring in deep ... > full story -
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For Some, Laparoscopic Technique Not Always Better
December 8, 2010 — If skin is the body's fortress against germ invaders, shouldn't minimally invasive surgeries -- operations guided by camera probes, conducted entirely within the abdomen -- carry less risk for ... > full story -
Surgery Complications Linked to Chemotherapy Delay, Study Finds
December 8, 2010 — Patients who have complications after colorectal cancer surgery are less likely to get chemotherapy, even when it is clearly recommended for their diagnosis, a new study ... > full story -
Bioactive Peptides Found to Promote Wound Healing
December 7, 2010 — Newly identified bioactive peptides promote wound healing through the growth of new blood vessels and epithelial tissue. These wound-healing peptides increased angiogenesis in vitro by 200 percent. ... > full story -
Infected Prosthetic Knees Cause Problems
December 6, 2010 — Most knee replacement operations go well, but some patients are affected by bacterial infection in the joint and need a second operation. This is a complicated procedure that does not always produce ... > full story -
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Invention Helps Students Learn Surgical Techniques Before Operating on Patients
November 19, 2010 — In the last 50 years, modern medicine has made astounding advances in surgery, yet many of today's veterinary and human medicine students still hone basic surgical and suturing skills on carpet pads ... > full story
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