Posts Tagged ‘trauma’
Coping with trauma may be genetic
RUTGERS (US) — Scientists have uncovered why some mice no longer in danger are still fearful, a finding that may help people suffering from PTSD. Continue…
Monday, February 6, 2012 12:00 - 0 Comments
Health & Medicine - Sep 20, 2011 10:26 - 0 Comments
Head hits in football alter teen brain
PURDUE U. (US) — High school football players who experience repeated hits to the head show changes in mental processes even when there are no clinical signs of concussion. (more…)
Top Stories - Apr 1, 2011 11:12 - 1 Comment
Finding a ‘new normal’ in Japan
UNC-CHAPEL HILL (US) — Many survivors of Japan’s triple disaster are facing a hard emotional reality: The “old normal” is gone. Now the search for a new normal begins, says a mental trauma expert. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jan 5, 2011 12:34 - 3 Comments
Helicopter transports save lives
U. ROCHESTER (US) — Severely injured patients transported by helicopter from the scene of an accident are more likely to survive than patients brought to trauma centers by ground ambulance. (more…)
Top Stories - Jan 5, 2011 11:51 - 5 Comments
Soldier’s best weapon: Positive thoughts
MICHIGAN STATE (US) — Army soldiers fighting in Iraq who were able to maintain a positive outlook in the midst of trauma were less likely to suffer from depression and anxiety. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Nov 2, 2010 11:48 - 0 Comments
For elderly, any fall is a bad fall
U. ROCHESTER (US) — While simple falls, such as slipping while walking off a curb, may seem relatively harmless, they can actually lead to severe injury and death in elderly individuals. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jun 14, 2010 13:35 - 2 Comments
Uninsured more likely to die from trauma
U. BUFFALO (US)—Trauma patients without insurance are more likely to die of their injuries from auto accidents and gunshot wounds than privately insured patients with similar injuries, according to a new study. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Dec 3, 2009 18:31 - 0 Comments
Save soldiers by stretching ‘golden hour’
TEXAS A&M (US)—Researchers are investigating frontline treatments that would give injured U.S. military personnel a better chance at survival when there is massive blood loss. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Nov 25, 2009 12:34 - 1 Comment
Childhood abuse may lead to early aging
BROWN (US)—Children who suffer physical or emotional abuse may be at greater risk of developing a variety of aging-related medical conditions as adults, including cardiovascular disease and cancer. (more…)
