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Nerve Graft Transplant Can Prove Successful In Eliminating Many Life-Threatening Pressure Ulcers
Published February 9, 2010, 5:42 pm, Medical News Today
The Plastic Surgery Center today announced that an innovative nerve graft transplant performed by Dr. Andrew Elkwood has proven to be successful in treating and preventing posterior pressure ulcers - one of the leading causes of mortality among paraplegics. 49-year old Tory Cavalieri, who underwent the procedure last January, has regained sensation in his posterior and is free of acute pressure ...
Anesthetic approach stops pain without affecting motor function
Published February 9, 2010, 3:24 pm, Science Daily
One of the holy grails of local anesthesia is the ability to achieve a long-lasting nerve block that eliminates pain sensation while not affecting motor function. Now, researchers have discovered an anesthetic approach that seems to do just that.
Slider Rosen a rare breed
Published February 9, 2010, 10:38 am, Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News
Like the wild lynx that was seen roaming Whistler's Sliding Centre this week Adam Rosen is something of a rarity -- a British luge Olympian.
Herniated disc may not require surgical remedy
Published February 9, 2010, 4:12 am, Great Falls Tribune
Bill is a friend of mine who once called to discuss a medical issue. An attorney, and therefore, cursed with a sedentary job, he is faithful about gym visits.
Nerve Graft Transplant Can Prove Successful in Eliminating Many Life-Threatening Pressure Ulcers
Published February 8, 2010, 8:03 am, Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance
SHREWSBURY, N.J.----The Plastic Surgery Center today announced that an innovative nerve graft transplant performed by Dr. Andrew Elkwood has proven to be successful in treating and preventing posterior pressure ulcers – one of the leading causes of mortality among paraplegics. 49-year old Tory Cavalieri, who underwent the procedure last January, has regained sensation in his posterior and is ...
'Nervy' KO for Cermak
Published February 7, 2010, 11:13 am, Slam! Sports
One left hook was all it took. Edmonton cruiserweight James Cermak improved to 15-2 at The Palace banquet hall Saturday night, notching his 11th KO by dispatching Vancouver's Alston Brown with a bomb to the head at 2:28 of the opening round.
Food pantry stays busy after holidays
Published February 6, 2010, 12:34 pm, Community Press & Recorder
Every few weeks Theresa Greg, a mother of two, waits in a line outside the same Holy Family food pantry her and her husband once made contributions to through food drives at their children's school and through their church donations.
ACC claims up for dancing, skateboarding
Published February 6, 2010, 12:29 pm, Stuff
Budding dance divas trying to emulate the moves on reality TV shows like Dancing with the Stars may have contributed to a surge in ACC claims to treat injuries caused by dancing.
Medic saved comrade's life at his own peril
Published February 6, 2010, 3:47 am, The Columbus Dispatch
Years ago, a man with a higher rank than his own told Ohio National Guard Sgt. 1st Class Mark Wanner this: "Any day can be your Medal of Honor day."
Spokane's generosity fuels panhandling problem
Published February 4, 2010, 6:46 pm, KXLY-TV Spokane
Dozens of men and women take to street corners across the city every day to panhandle, with the lure of easy money clogging intersections and triggering additional crimes.
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