Archive for November 3rd, 2007

Anti-Convulsant Drug Decreases Pain

Saturday, November 3rd, 2007

The drug pregabalin administered before and after knee replacement surgery, significantly decreased patient pain while increasing and expediting mobility after surgery.

Driving Abilities Not Impaired By Moderate, Long-Term Pain Medication Use

Saturday, November 3rd, 2007

Moderate, long-term pain medication use does not impair a person’s ability to drive safely.

Determining Whether Athletes With Concussions Can Get Back In Game

Saturday, November 3rd, 2007

Returning to play too soon can have catastrophic consequences for athletes who have suffered a concussion.

Determining Whether Athletes With Concussions Can Get Back In Game

Saturday, November 3rd, 2007

Returning to play too soon can have catastrophic consequences for athletes who have suffered a concussion.

Common Virus May Help Doctors Treat Deadly Brain Tumors

Saturday, November 3rd, 2007

A common human virus may prove useful in attacking the deadliest form of brain tumors.

Two Genes Linked To Disabling Arthritis Identified

Saturday, November 3rd, 2007

A team of researchers has discovered two genes linked to a disabling form of arthritis called ankylosing spondylitis.

Female Plasma May Not Be As Harmful As Once Thought

Saturday, November 3rd, 2007

As the national blood banking community considers limiting the use of plasma from female donors because of a rare but potentially catastrophic lung condition, researchers have shown that this policy change might be premature.

Blood Substitute Trial Shows No Survival Advantage To Trauma Patients

Saturday, November 3rd, 2007

The results of a large multi-center research trial of a blood substitute for patients with life-threatening trauma and blood loss show no difference in survival between patients receiving the blood substitute, PolyHeme.

Treating, Preventing Deadly Blood Clots In Cancer Patients

Saturday, November 3rd, 2007

Researchers have put together a set of guidelines for the prevention and treatment of dangerous blood clots that threaten cancer patients.

Sight, Sound Processed Together, Earlier Than Previously Thought

Saturday, November 3rd, 2007

The area of the brain that processes sounds entering the ears also appears to process stimulus entering the eyes.