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Injectable polymer demonstrates ability to stop severe bleeding after traumatic injury in rats
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for March 11, 2015 Source: Injectable polymer could keep soldiers, trauma patients from bleeding to death Reference: L. W. Chan, X. Wang, H. Wei, L. D. Pozzo, N. J. White, S. H. Pun. A synthetic fibrin cross-linking polymer for modulating clot properties and inducing hemostasis. Science Translational Medicine, 2015; 7 (277):…
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Boston Marathon emergency quick-response teams saved lives
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for April 16, 2013
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Medication reduces bleeding-related deaths after trauma
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for June 17, 2010 [display_podcast] Source: Cheap drug could slow bleeding and save lives Reference: Effects of tranexamic acid on death, vascular occlusive events, and blood transfusion in trauma patients with significant haemorrhage (CRASH-2): a randomised, placebo-controlled trial
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CIHI Ontario report on prinicple causes of traumatic injury
Original broadcast date: August 30, 2009 Major trauma from severe injuries can have a devastating impact on the lives of the individual, their friends and family. A report by released July 30, 2009 by the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI), reviewed the principle causes of these injuries in Ontario. Alcohol was involved in at…