New center for organ donors is first of its kind in Illinois
Tucked away behind unassuming double doors on the fifth floor of Rush University Medical Center sits a new, very different type of medical unit.
Sep 27, 2024
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Nervous System Diseases: News and Research on Unconsciousness
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Anesthesia study unlocks clues about the nature of consciousness
For decades, one of the most fundamental and vexing questions in neuroscience has been: What is the physical basis of consciousness in the brain? Most researchers favor classical models, based on classical physics, while ...
Sep 5, 2024
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Relatively high frequency of emergency complications seen for dermatological procedures
A relatively high proportion of dermatologists experience emergency complications during dermatological, surgical, or cosmetic procedures, according to a study published online July 20 in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology.
Aug 1, 2024
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Feds issue warnings on 'copycat' delta-8 products that mimic popular foods
In a joint effort to curb the illegal sales of food products containing delta-8 THC, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Federal Trade Commission said Tuesday they have warned five companies to stop marketing such ...
Jul 17, 2024
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Study shows 13% of patients with dementia may instead have cognitive decline from cirrhosis
About 13% of individuals diagnosed with dementia may suffer instead from reversible cognitive decline caused by advanced liver disease, according to researchers from the Virginia Commonwealth University's School of Medicine ...
Jul 11, 2024
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Factors vary for mode of death after cardiac arrest in hospitals
Mortality rates after cardiac arrest are high, but there are important differences among patients who survive to receive hospital care before their death, according to a study published in American Journal of Critical Care.
Jul 1, 2024
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Investigating organ donation practices following extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation
With a global increase in the demand for organ transplants, the organ shortage crisis has taken a turn for the worse, as the supply of available organs remains insufficient to meet this growing need. A way to improve this ...
Jun 20, 2024
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Gardeners, landscapers: Watch out for these high heat danger signs
Climate change is pushing daytime summer temperatures higher for longer periods of time, and that can spell real danger for folks who work outside, like gardeners and landscapers.
May 27, 2024
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New study shows recovery potential in patients with traumatic brain injury
A new study in the Journal of Neurotrauma found that more than 30% of patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) for whom withdrawal of life sustaining treatment (WLST) was not performed recovered at least partial independence.
May 13, 2024
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Findings support a more cautious approach to early decision-making for brain injury patients receiving life support
Severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major cause of hospitalizations and deaths around the world, affecting more than five million people each year. Predicting outcomes following a brain injury can be challenging, yet ...
May 13, 2024
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