Trauma
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TBI scoring system predicts outcomes with only initial head CT findings
WASHINGTON, DC - A simple 8-point scoring system based on head CT findings accurately predicts mortality, morbidity, and even discharge...
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FDA: New labeling warns against combining opioids, benzodiazepines
Prescription opioid pain or cough medicines and benzodiazepines will now carry the strongest available warning regarding serious side effects and...
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Removal from play reduces concussion recovery time in athletes
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Cervical spine injury common in children under age 2 with abusive head trauma
Key clinical point: Cervical spine imaging findings were seen in 31.3% of young children with imaging-confirmed traumatic brain injury from...
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Tips for Living With Spinal Cord Injury
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Doppler ultrasound headset performs well at spotting sports-related concussion
Key clinical point: Advanced transcranial Doppler analysis may improve identification of athletes with concussion at the point of care. Major...
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Antithrombotics appear safe in BCVI with concomitant injuries
SAN ANTONIO – Early use of antithrombotic therapy does not appear to increase the rate of worsening of hemorrhagic injures, and gets stroke rates...
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How physicians can reverse the opioid crisis
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Tool may help predict persistent postconcussion symptoms
A new tool – a clinical risk score – may help identify which children and adolescents who recently sustained a head injury are at risk for...
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BRAIN Initiative Could Advance the Field of Neuromodulation
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VTE prophylaxis within 72 hours seems safe in severe TBI
Early prophylaxis for VTE in patients with traumatic brain injury appears to be safe, although the decision of when to start should still depend...