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BYLINE: Craig Boerner Newswise — When local resident and GFWC Brentwood Women’s Club volunteer Phyllis Streiff was raising funds for the future Vanderbilt Burn Center, on behalf of her good friend and plastic surgeon J.B. Lynch, MD, she told prospective donors what “we hadn’t had and what we could have if we would take care…
Newswise — DALLAS – May 27, 2025 – Survival rates for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) fell during the early years of the COVID-19 pandemic, with Black and Hispanic patients experiencing larger decreases in survival, according to a study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers published in Resuscitation. “Our results show that the pandemic largely eroded gains…
Newswise — Dan Geiger, an avid cyclist, loves nothing more than a ride along the scenic Palisades Cliffs. He appreciates the natural beauty and the wildlife, so when he spotted a small snake sitting on the bike path, his first thought wasn’t fear, but concern. He’d seen snakes flattened by bikes and cars there before,…
Newswise — Imagine this: a loved one collapses, their heart suddenly stopping. Every second feels like an eternity. In these terrifying moments, knowing that a hospital is equipped with the most advanced life-saving techniques, and teams who know how to use them, can mean the difference between life and death. Just ask any one of…
Newswise — ROCHESTER, Minnesota — The kitchen is the room that tends to be the center of many gatherings with family and friends. It’s also where accidents, often hand injuries, can happen, especially when alcohol is involved. Sanj Kakar, M.D. a Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon, says he’s seen many unfortunate hand injuries. He urges everyone…
Dr. Hanna is a Leader in Emergency and Trauma Imaging with a Strong Track Record of Success in Advancing Clinical Operations and Education Newswise — University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) Dean Mark T. Gladwin, MD, announced today that Tarek N. Hanna, MD, FASER, a nationally recognized expert in emergency and trauma radiology, has been named…
Newswise — The juice glass clattered to the ground, but Carolina Rosario, from Harrisburg, didn’t know how. One moment, she was holding the cup in her hand, and the next, the spill spread across the floor. She felt disoriented, like her voice wasn’t her own, but the feeling subsided, and she went to work as…
Newswise — CHICAGO (May 5, 2025) — Severe bleeding from trauma is a leading cause of preventable death in the U.S., claiming thousands of lives each year. During National Stop the Bleed Month this May, the American College of Surgeons (ACS) is raising awareness about the critical need for bleeding control education and empowering the…
Newswise — The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) will present Ali R. Tayyeb, PhD, RN, NPD-BC, PHN, FAAN, with its AACN Pioneering Spirit Award. One of AACN’s Visionary Leadership awards, the AACN Pioneering Spirit Award, recognizes significant contributions that influence progressive and critical care nursing and relate to the association’s mission, vision and values….
BYLINE: Tess Joosse Newswise — A simple consultation during unrelated visits to the emergency room can help patients with high blood pressure — “the silent killer” — manage the condition, even before they experience symptoms, according to new research from the University of Illinois Chicago. Also known as hypertension, high blood pressure is often called…
