News articles tagged with 'injury'
UCI researchers create compound that boosts anti-inflammatory fat levels
— 17 Nov 2009 15:29 | HealthUC Irvine pharmacology researchers have discovered a way to boost levels of a natural body fat that helps decrease inflammation, pointing to possible new treatments for allergies, illnesses... — full story
Uninsured more likely to die after trauma
— 17 Nov 2009 13:29 | HealthAmericans without health insurance appear more likely to die following admission to the hospital for trauma than those with health care coverage, according to a report in the November... — full story
New national study finds more than half of cheerleading injuries in US due to stunts
— 15 Nov 2009 15:31 | HealthWhether rallying the crowd at a sporting event or participating in competition, cheerleading can be both fun and physically demanding. Although integral to cheerleading routines, performing... — full story
A pain in the neck
— 11 Nov 2009 14:23 | HealthThe world record for fastest text message typing is held by a 21-year old college student from Utah, but his dexterous digits could mean serious injury later on. Most adults aged 18-21... — full story
UCI embryonic stem cell therapy restores walking ability in rats with neck injuries
— 10 Nov 2009 16:55 | HealthThe first human embryonic stem cell treatment approved by the FDA for human testing has been shown to restore limb function in rats with neck spinal cord injuries - a finding that could... — full story
Young tennis players who play only 1 sport are more prone to injuries
— 9 Nov 2009 16:26 | HealthGifted young athletes are under increasing pressure to play only one sport year round... — full story
NHLBI stops enrolment in study on resuscitation methods for cardiac arrest
— 8 Nov 2009 12:43 | HealthEnrolment has ended early in a large, multicentre clinical trial comparing two distinct resuscitation strategies delivered by emergency medical service (EMS) providers to increase blood... — full story
Psychiatric impact of torture could be amplified by head injury
— 8 Nov 2009 11:58 | HealthDepression and other emotional symptoms in survivors of torture and other traumatic experiences may be exacerbated by the effects of head injuries, according to a study from the Harvard... — full story
New national study finds increasing number of injuries from hot tubs
— 3 Nov 2009 11:11 | HealthThough hot tubs, whirlpools and spas are widely used for relaxation and fun, they can pose serious risk for injury. Over the past two decades, as recreational use of hot tubs has increased,... — full story
PTSD less common than depression and alcohol misuse amongst UK troops
— 30 Oct 2009 11:10 | HealthCommon mental disorders, such as depression and alcohol misuse, are the top psychological problems amongst UK troops post-deployment and not post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as... — full story