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Helmets Can Saves Lives in ATV, Dirt Bike Crashes

treating pediatric trauma patients, these findings are not at all surprising," said study co-author ... ) -- New research provides further proof that helmets are essential for young users of all-terrain

Everyday Issues and Your Health

*SDOH Patient Guide ... food to eat? Have you run out of food at all in the past year, and didn’t have money to buy more ... not being able to pay all of your bills? Have you had trouble paying for any of these things in

Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Newly Diagnosed

*ALL Newly Diagnosed ... Being told you have acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) can be scary, and you may have many ... questions. But you have people on your healthcare team to help. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL ... ALL;diagnosis of ALL;balld1

'Rerouting' Brain Blood Flow: Old Technique Could Be New Advance Against Strokes

treat certain stroke patients. And the preliminary results look promising, they say. At issue are ... professor of neurosurgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. The outlook after those

Image-Guided Biopsy

*Biopsy Image Guided ... studied in a lab. Image-guided biopsy lets your healthcare provider take a sample from an abnormal ... mass without using surgery. Image-Guided Biopsy A biopsy is a small sample of tissue or fluid ... 85513;Image-guided biopsy;ultrasound guided biopsy;X-ray-guided biopsy;bx;CT guided biopsy;MRI ... -guided biopsy;CT-guided biopsy;ultrasound-guided biopsy;X-ray guided biopsy;MRI guided biopsy

People Over 80 Benefit From Surgery for Benign Brain Tumors

News) -- Surgery for the most common type of benign brain tumor should be considered for patients ... meningioma patients who are 80 and older is rare in most countries, according to University of

Depression, Anxiety Common in Caregivers of Stroke Survivors

victim of a recent stroke, a new study has found. Nearly 30% of caregivers of severe stroke patients ... experience stress and emotional problems during the first year after the patient leaves the hospital

AI Tool 'Reads' Brain Tumors During Surgery to Help Guide Decisions

AI Tool 'Reads' Brain Tumors During Surgery to Help Guide Decisions TUESDAY, July 11, 2023 ... diagnosis and personalize patients' treatment. The researchers trained the AI tool to recognize the

Endovascular Neurosurgery and Interventional Neuroradiology

Endovascular neurosurgery is a subspecialty of neurosurgery. It uses catheters and radiology ... . Endovascular Neurosurgery and Interventional Neuroradiology You may be treated by a healthcare ... neurosurgery;radiology;catheters;spinal cord;minimally invasive;39

Most Severe COVID Cases Involve Neuro Issues, and They're More Often Fatal

all COVID-19 patients with acute encephalopathy, Chou said, describing the condition as "people who ... problem." About 17% of all patients fell into a coma, and between 3% and 6% suffered strokes

Deep Brain Stimulation Shows Promise Against Binge Eating Disorder

patients who received deep brain stimulation (DBS) -- a technique used for certain other medical ... conditions, including epilepsy. But over six months, the approach was able to reduce the patients' "loss

CT-Guided Lung Biopsy

*CT Guided Lung Biopsy ... : Take all medicines as directed. Care for the biopsy site as instructed. Check for signs of ... Learn about CT-guided lung biopsy, a procedure to collect small tissue samples from an ... 41261;CT-guided lung biopsy

Stem Cell Injections Show Early Promise Against Spinal Cord Injuries

suffer them each year. But many patients may have new reason for hope: Early research suggests infusions ... the small study. "This is exciting because there are really limited treatment options for patients

Neurosurgery (Neurological Surgery)

surgeon. Neurosurgery (Neurological Surgery) What is neurosurgery? Neurosurgery is a type of ... neurological surgery;neurosurgery;p00796

Long-Term Outlook for Most With Serious Brain Injury Is Better Than Thought

, their location and the date. All but one of the patients in this group recovered at least basic ... , 2021 (HealthDay News) -- A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can cripple patients for the rest of their

Where to Get Medical Care

plan for transferring patients to a hospital. Disadvantages. Not all patients or procedures can ... time to review your choices. Often, a medical self-care guide can help you make a decision.  Here ... urgent-care centers;offsite treatment facilities;offsite health care options;retail store sites ... advantages;retail store sites disadvantages;Ambulatory surgery centers advantages;ambulatory surgery

Head Injury Outcomes Could Take Years to Unfold

says. Looking at hundreds of patients, researchers found that problems related to traumatic brain ... professor in the Departments of Neurosurgery and Neurology at the Medical College of Wisconsin. "Things can

Simple Move May Boost Spinal Fusion Outcomes

approach that could revolutionize spinal fusion surgery does away with the need to "flip" patients from ... ) -- lets surgeons complete the entire spinal fusion operation while the patient lies on his or her side

Suicide Attempts Spike Soon After Dementia Diagnosis

and Neurosurgery in Great Neck, N.Y. "Following a diagnosis, patients, their loved ones and providers ... 148,000 older U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs patients, mostly men, looked at diagnoses for mild

Laminotomy

, which eases symptoms. These surgeries are not cure-alls. But they are very good at reducing leg pain ... hospital on the morning of the surgery. Be sure to follow all your healthcare provider’s instructions on ... Neurosurgery;laminotomy;spinal surgery;or1043a;82371


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