Health
Surprising results from smoke inhalation study
A Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine study includes some unexpected findings about the immune systems of smoke-inhalation patients.
Jan 13, 2012
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News tagged with burn care
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Kidney and heart diseases found to reduce survival rate after severe burns
Despite enormous medical advances, severe burns are still potentially life-threatening injuries. Clinical scores, which take relevant parameters into account, are available to doctors as a decision-making aid for therapeutic ...
Jan 17, 2024
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Health
Don't get burned grilling, and other hot weather tips
It's always a good idea to use caution when having some summer fun—and that includes preventing burns from barbecues and other heat sources.
Aug 28, 2023
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Health
At-home oxygen plus vaping can lead to burns, explosions, even death
Common wisdom warns against smoking cigarettes in the presence of supplemental oxygen, whether at home, in a hospital or in an industrial setting.
Apr 27, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Advancing care for burn patients
New research finds that glutamine, previously thought to help with burn injuries, does not improve patients' time to discharge from hospital.
Sep 27, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Could leg pain be due to varicose veins?
Patients experiencing an achy, heavy feeling or a burning sensation in their legs may be feeling the symptoms of varicose veins. These twisted, enlarged veins often develop as people age, but they also can begin when people ...
May 5, 2022
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Health
Monitoring burn ICU patients requires alarm adjustments
The combination of injured skin, specialized medical care and the need to continuously monitor critically ill patients with burn injuries can make alarm management a significant challenge for burn units.
Aug 2, 2021
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Radiology & Imaging
Any mask containing metal could cause burns during an MRI, FDA warns
(HealthDay)—Patients who wear face masks with metal parts or coatings during MRIs could suffer facial burns, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned Monday.
Dec 8, 2020
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Parkinson's & Movement disorders
Vision problems may be common in people with Parkinson's disease
Vision and eye problems like blurry vision, dry eyes, trouble with depth perception, and problems adjusting to rapid changes in light are much more common in people with Parkinson's disease than in people without the disorder, ...
Mar 11, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study advocates psychological screening for the carers of child burn victims
A new study published in the Journal of Pediatric Psychology highlights the need for psychological screening for families/primary caregivers after a child sustains a burn injury.
Nov 6, 2018
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