News articles tagged with 'injury' (Page 2)
Biomarker could make diagnosing knee injury easier, less costly, Stanford othopaedists say
— 17 Feb 2011 19:09 | HealthA recently discovered biomarker could help doctors diagnose a common type of knee injury, according to a new study…
Leptin resistance may prevent severe lung disease in patients with diabetes
— 12 Feb 2011 19:40 | HealthResistance to leptin, a protein that plays a key role in regulating metabolism and appetite, may help prevent the development of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and acute…
Is it time for all skiers to wear helmets?
— 11 Feb 2011 16:21 | HealthIn a bid to decrease brain injuries from skiing and snowboarding accidents, experts in an editorial published on bmj.com today are calling for more public awareness to promote ski helmets…
Motorcycle helmets reduce spine injuries after collisions
— 10 Feb 2011 19:37 | HealthMotorcycle helmets, long known to dramatically reduce the number of brain injuries and deaths from crashes, appear to also be associated with a lower risk of cervical spine injury,…
Experimental approach may improve healing of diabetic wounds and bed sores
— 9 Feb 2011 17:41 | HealthLoyola University Health System researchers are reporting on a promising new approach to treating diabetic wounds, bed sores, chronic ulcers and other slow-to-heal wounds…
Gene protects lung from damage due to pneumonia, sepsis, trauma, transplants
— 9 Feb 2011 16:47 | HealthLung injury is a common cause of death among patients with pneumonia, sepsis or trauma and in those who have had lung transplants. The damage often occurs suddenly and can cause life-threatening…
New national study finds mountain bike-related injuries down 56 percent
— 4 Feb 2011 15:55 | HealthMountain biking, also known as off-road biking, is a great way to stay physically active while enjoying nature and exploring the outdoors. The good news is that mountain biking-related…
Head injury can blight survival up to 13 years later
— 1 Feb 2011 20:09 | HealthA head injury can blight the chances of survival up to 13 years after the event, especially among younger adults, finds research published online in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery…
Retired NFL players misuse painkillers more than general population
— 28 Jan 2011 17:09 | HealthRetired NFL players use painkillers at a much higher rate than the rest of us, according to new research conducted by investigators at Washington University School of Medicine in St.…
New national study finds 34 percent increase in running-related injuries among children
— 28 Jan 2011 16:30 | HealthResearchers at the Centre for Injury Research and Policy of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital examined running-related injuries among children and adolescents…