Trauma
From the Journals
Motor function restored in three men after complete paralysis from spinal cord injury
A system developed specifically for spinal cord injuries enabled three men with complete paralysis to stand, walk, cycle, swim, and move their...
Conference Coverage
‘Baby-wearing’ poses serious injury risks for infants, ED data show
More than 14,000 children presented to emergency departments with injuries related to baby-wearing in the past decade, researchers estimate.
Conference Coverage
Pediatricians can effectively promote gun safety
In addition to the link between firearms in the home and domestic violence, they are also linked to a three- to fourfold...
Feature
Med student’s skills put to the test saving life of accident victim
“It’s things like this that make the endless hours of studying worth it. I feel like I accomplished something.”
News from the FDA/CDC
U.S. suicide rate in 2019 took first downturn in 14 years
As the response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the investigators pointed out, "prevention is more important than ever."
News from the FDA/CDC
Child abuse visits to EDs declined in 2020, but not admissions
Proportion of visits related to child abuse and neglect that resulted in hospitalizations increased from 2019 to 2020.
News
Consensus document reviews determination of brain death
The recommendations are the minimum criteria for the determination of brain death or death by neurologic criteria.
News
Blood biomarker detects concussion, shows severity, predicts recovery
NfL may prove useful in identifying patients with TBI who are at risk for prolonged symptoms and in enabling more focused treatment for these...
Conference Coverage
Sodium nitrite disappoints in cardiac arrest
News from the FDA/CDC
TBI deaths from falls on the rise
Death rates from such traumatic brain injuries were up significantly in 29 states from 2008 to 2017, but no state had a significant decrease.
Conference Coverage
ECMO: Age did not predict mortality for trauma patients
SAN FRANCISCO – Age of 65 years or older was not a predictive factor for mortality for patients who received ECMO for trauma-related ARDS.