(St. Michael's Hospital) A new material similar to that used by the US military to treat traumatic injuries is showing promise as the next novel treatment for bleeding ulcers, a condition that commonly affects up to 15 percent of adults, according to Hong Kong physician Dr.
James Lau.
traumatic injuriesHemostatic powder stops bleeding ulcers: DoctorEurekAlert! - Cancer Tue, 10/12/2010 - 22:00
Study: Injured uninsured more likely to die in ERHeadlines from the Associated Press Mon, 11/16/2009 - 15:00
CHICAGO (AP) -- Uninsured patients with traumatic injuries, such as car crashes, falls and gunshot wounds, were almost twice as likely to die in the hospital as similarly injured patients with health insurance, according to a troubling new study.... |
