Tag Archives: brain-trauma
A home away from home
Fisher House, a new residence on the grounds of Palo Alto Veterans Affairs Hospital, gives families of military soldiers a place to stay while loved ones recover Name : Lauren McSherry Photographs Norbert von der Groeben Eight weeks after their
Treatment Holds Promise for Decreasing Secondary Brain Injury in TBI Patients
Description Effective resuscitation in patients with traumatic brain injury and hemorrhage is a challenge. While blood is the optimal resuscitation fluid, it is typically not available in the out-of-hospital setting, and its use is associated with certain risks. Research shows
Over 1,500 British troops suffering mental problems from Iraq
Over 1,500 British troops have returned from Iraq suffering from mental problems, including post traumatic stress disorder, Defence Secretary John Reid has revealed. “Between January 2003 and December 2005 inclusive, 1,551 UK service personnel who had served in Iraq on
Scientists and Researchers meet at International Consensus Conference on Impairments of Consciousness Sponsored by Northeast Center for Special Care
(PRWEB) – (PRWEB) May 5, 2006 — Twenty-three leaders in the field of coma and coma-like states, many internationally known, were hosted at Mohonk Mountain House by Northeast Center for Special Care last week to answer the question: “What do
Plato expects bigger 2Q loss as revenue falls
Shares of Plato Learning dropped 9.7 percent Friday after the provider of computer-based tutoring programs said its second-quarter net loss widened as revenue declined. The net loss in the quarter ended April 30 likely will be between $5.5 million and
Blood Test Predicts Brain Injury Outcome
THURSDAY, April 27 (HealthDay News) — Blood levels of magnesium in patients who’ve just suffered traumatic brain injury could help predict outcomes, researchers report. A team at the University of Pittsburgh Brain Trauma Research Center measured initial blood magnesium levels
Spring fashion show to raise funds for hospital
Name : DENNIS J. WRIGHT, dwright@phoenixvillenews.com 05/09/2006 According to Cynthia Morrison, chairman, “Toast To Spring” will include the latest fashions, hors d’oeuvres, dinner and a silent auction and raffle. “Everyone from youngsters to grandparents will get a glimpse of the
Neuren and US Army Continued Success in Traumatic Brain Injury Program and Now File Joint Patent
Thursday April 27, 10:45 pm ET Key points: - US Army and Neuren make significant progress in joint Traumatic Brain Injury programme confirming NNZ-2566 as a ‘very promising candidate for brain trauma’
Neuren granted US patent for NNZ-2566
Medical Patent News Published: Wednesday, 10-May-2006 Neuren Pharmaceuticals has announced that its patent application entitled “GPE Analogs and Peptidomimetics” (PCT/US02/16361) has been issued in the United States (US Patent No: 7,041,314) on 9 May 2006.
Allon Therapeutics Releases First Quarter Operating Results
Thursday May 11, 8:30 am ET VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(CCNMatthews – May 11, 2006) – Allon Therapeutics Inc. (TSX:NPC – News), The Neuro Protection Company(TM), reported today in its first quarter 2006 operating results that it continued to achieve important milestones
