Neuroscience
Traumatic brain injury may raise veterans' long-term stroke risk
Military veterans who had a traumatic brain injury may have an increased long-term risk of stroke, new research suggests.
Mar 3, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
COVID-19 proning teams benefit from wound care specialist nurse
(HealthDay)—The inclusion of a certified wound and skin care nurse on a multiprofessional prone-positioning team significantly reduces the odds of pressure injuries developing in patients hospitalized with severe COVID-19, ...
Jan 20, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Outcomes worse for hospitalized patients with incontinence
(HealthDay)—Incontinence is associated with poorer outcomes and higher health care costs for hospitalized patients, according to a study published online in the November/December issue of Journal of Wound, Ostomy, and Continence ...
Dec 8, 2021
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Neuroscience
For new patients with paralysis, tighter blood pressure management may lead to more mobility
Patients with new spinal cord injuries whose blood pressure is maintained within a newly defined range during surgery may stand a better chance of regaining some mobility and functionality—even in patients with the most ...
Nov 16, 2021
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Health
Moving emergency care patients to other hospital departments prone to high mishap rate
Moving emergency care patients to other hospital departments by wheelchair or trolley is prone to a high rate of mishaps, finds a study at one large Australian hospital, published online in the Emergency Medicine Journal.
Aug 23, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Navigating the COVID-19 crisis to prevent pressure injuries
Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare systems scrambled to modify patient care processes—particularly when it came to strategies aimed at reducing the risk of hospital-related complications. A look at how one hospital ...
May 7, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New treatment can reduce facial pressure injuries from PPE in frontline healthcare workers
A study has found that a new 'care bundle' can reduce the incidence of facial pressure injuries in frontline COVID-19 healthcare workers caused by the prolonged wearing of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Mar 23, 2021
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Neuroscience
Research finds blood pressure can be controlled without drugs after spinal cord injury
Dr. Richi Gill, MD, is back at work, able to enjoy time with his family in the evening and get a good night's sleep, thanks to research. Three years ago, Gill broke his neck in a boogie board accident while on vacation with ...
Jan 27, 2021
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Medical research
Mouse study: Gabapentin prevents harmful structural changes in spinal cord
Research led by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine found that the widely prescribed pain-relief drug gabapentin can prevent harmful structural changes in the injured spinal cords of mice, ...
Jan 26, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Irritated skin tied to pressure injuries in critical care patients
(HealthDay)—Irritated skin is a risk factor for pressure injuries in surgical critical care patients, according to a study published in the Nov. 1 issue of the American Journal of Critical Care.
Nov 6, 2020
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