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Ketamine Noninferior to Fentanyl for Traumatic Injury Pain in Children

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Brandon May

Intranasal ketamine was found to be noninferior to intranasal fentanyl for providing analgesia in children presenting to the emergency department with acute injuries of the extremities.

Anti-Inflammatory Diets May Lower Risk of Fracture

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Steve Duffy

An anti-inflammatory diet may protect women against bone density loss and decrease the risk of hip fracture.

Biomarkers of Neuronal Damage in Repetitive Mild TBI Identified

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Crystal Wong, MD

Elevated levels of neurofilament light proteins and decreased amyloid β in the CSF may represent markers of CNS injury among patients with postconcussive syndrome.

Acupuncture for Traumatic Brain Injury-Related Headache and Pain

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Florence Chaverneff, Ph.D.

Acupuncture is more effective than standard care in relieving TBI-associated headaches and pain.

Sleep Problems Persist After Traumatic Brain Injury

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Alicia Ciccone, Digital Content Editor

Many patients significantly underestimated their daytime sleepiness and sleep need.

Military Vets With Blast-Related Concussions May Have Hormonal Changes

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Melissa Foster

Chronic hypopituitarism was noted in 44% of US veterans with mild traumatic brain injury.

Female Children of Inmates Are at Greater Risk for TBI in Adulthood

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CJ Arlotta

New research suggests that female children of inmates may be at greater risk for lifelong neurological problems. Conducted by researchers at the University of Delaware’s College of Health Sciences, the secondary analysis, led by Kathleen Brewer-Smyth, PhD, MSN, revealed that female inmates with at least one adult incarcerated family member during childhood were more than twice as likely to…

Does Ultrasonic Surgery Reduce Pain, Swelling After Chin Surgery?

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CJ Arlotta

Compared to traditional surgical drills, piezosurgery devices reduce trauma, pain, and swelling in patients undergoing plastic surgery of the chin (genioplasty), according to new research.

Earlier Rehabilitation Following Spinal Cord Injuries May Lead to Better Outcomes

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CJ Arlotta

Rehabilitation following traumatic spinal cord injuries may lead to better outcomes, according to new research.

New Ways to Prevent, Detect Head Trauma in Football Players

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CJ Arlotta

Several studies suggest athletes undergo head trauma through the course of a season.