MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'injured'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:23:07 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5139734&cid=t_169962_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fchronic-health-needs-must-be-addressed-after-a-natural-disaster%2F2011.08.18 Sichuan earthquake rescue workers carrying an injured person. In light of the widespread media coverage of natural disasters, such as the earthquake in Haiti and the tsunami in Japan, the public and medical professionals are aware of the anticipated immediate medical needs in these kinds of emergencies. However, it is less well known that after the initial management of life- and limb-threatening injuries, there may be an enormous need to provide care to persons with chronic illnesses. This is because they are displaced from their homes, become exposed to adverse environmental and socioeconomic hardships, lose access to healthcare, are deprived of their sources of medications, and so forth. Some of my colleagues were allowed to enter Japan after the tsunami, and their observations agree wi... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5139734 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 14:00:00 +0100 5139734 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3794773&cid=t_169962_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fmedical-devices-injure-70000-kids-each-year%2F2010.07.27 FDA researchers have published a study in Pediatrics that analyzed patient records from child and teen ER visits in 2004 and 2005. The investigators are reporting that 70,000 kids each year go to the ER because of issues caused by medical devices. About a quarter of the injuries were from contact lenses, while the other major contributors were needles, wheelchairs, braces, and obstetric exam tools. The study also looked at the devices most likely to cause hospitalization, and they were found to be mostly invasive devices like ostomy appliances and implanted defibrillators. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Medgadget* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3794773 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:00:25 +0100 3794773 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3655587&cid=t_169962_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Funderwear-20-the-militarys-vital-monitoring-briefs%2F2010.06.11 You just can’t make this stuff up: The underwear project, spearheaded by the nanoengineering professor, was funded by the U.S. military and its effectiveness will likely be tested on the battlefield. “This specific project involves monitoring the injury of soldiers during battlefield surgery,” Wang told Reuters. “The goal is to develop minimally invasive sensors that can locate, in the field, and identify the type of injury.” Ultimately, the waistband sensors will be able to direct the release of drugs to treat the wounded soldier. I wonder what other creative uses our men in uniform will find for this? I can hear it now: “It’s not the size of the device, honey, it’s the metronome that’s in it!” (Heh.) -WesMusings of a cardiologis... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3655587 Fri, 11 Jun 2010 21:00:00 +0100 3655587 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3611910&cid=t_169962_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fremembrance-and-rules-for-cyclists-and-motorists%2F2010.05.29 This third installment of “Cycling Wednesdays” comes as a guest post from Rachel Fagerburg. Rachel is a dear friend, mother of two young children, fellow cyclist, and wife of a teammate. She is famous in this area for her talent as a race announcer. I am grateful for her words: On May 19, my husband and I joined thousands across the globe to honor cyclists who have been injured or killed while cycling on public roadways. With 1,000 participants at the first ride in 2003, the Ride of Silence has grown to a worldwide event raising awareness of the tragedies that can occur between motorists and cyclists. My husband and I rode in honor of two people we were privileged to call “friend.” (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Dr John M* (Source... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3611910 Sat, 29 May 2010 12:00:00 +0100 3611910 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3610328&cid=t_169962_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fsafety-rules-of-the-road-for-cyclists-and-motorists%2F2010.05.29 This third installment of “Cycling Wednesdays” comes as a guest post from Rachel Fagerburg. Rachel is a dear friend, mother of two young children, fellow cyclist, and wife of a teammate. She is famous in this area for her talent as a race announcer. I am grateful for her words: On May 19, my husband and I joined thousands across the globe to honor cyclists who have been injured or killed while cycling on public roadways. With 1,000 participants at the first ride in 2003, the Ride of Silence has grown to a worldwide event raising awareness of the tragedies that can occur between motorists and cyclists. My husband and I rode in honor of two people we were privileged to call “friend.” (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Dr John M* (Source... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3610328 Sat, 29 May 2010 12:00:00 +0100 3610328 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3254566&cid=t_169962_117_f&fid=38158&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.twitter.com%2Famacupuncturehttp%3A%2F%2Famericanacupuncture.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F02%2Fbrain-injured-patients-can-now.html Patients with severe brain injuries, can by controlling their thoughts, influence scans of their brain activity and answer simple questions.   They may retain awareness despite showing  no evidence of it.As a medical physician for over 51 years, I strive to give you the best medical information on controversial medical subjects, and help your read betwwen the lines. You must come to your own conclusions. I have no ties to any organization, pharmaceutical, or lobby group. As an practicing medical acupuncturist since 1982, I find western medicine and medical acupuncture are very complimentary. This results in astounding healing in pain management, addictions to cigarettes and food, and a host of other maladies. Visit drneedles is blogging" at the end of each blog for a co... Dr. Needles Medical Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3254566 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:05:00 +0100 3254566 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2469638&cid=t_169962_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F6vfxwTZNhCs%2F Rocker Bret Michaels was injured at the Tony’s Sunday night. People reports that he “may have broken his nose and busted his lip during a scenery-related malfunction” at the Tony’s. Bret is known as being the frontman for the rock group Poison, but not as many people know that he is also a Type 1 diabetic. He was just six years old when he was first diagnosed, and he’s now had the disease for 40 years. Injuries like Bret experienced at the Tony’s need to be especially watched for infection and that they are healing properly. This would be the case for any diabetic. Here’s what happened on Sunday in case you didn’t see it: By all accounts, it sounds as if Bret has a great sense of humor about the accident, and has sought medical attention f... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2469638 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 15:22:43 +0100 2469638 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2353902&cid=t_169962_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F03X0ZtVgfG8%2F If you followed me when I wrote Help My Hurt, you’d know that I had a Duh File for what I considered to be Duh Studies. What’s a Duh Study? One that makes you scratch your head and think one of a few thoughts: They got money from someone to research THAT? Tell me something we don’t know. You have got to be kidding me. I have just found another one. Did you know that breakdancers get hurt? Yes! Seriously!! They do!!! They even did a study on it. Imagine that. Ok, here’s the scoop. Researchers in Germany followed 144 breakdancers - both amateurs and professionals - and found that many of them got hurt. In fact, none of the professional breakdancers and only 4 percent of the amateur dancers had never been hurt. The study findings were published in the April issue of ... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2353902 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 23:08:57 +0100 2353902 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2348673&cid=t_169962_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FnOjZw_W4vWg%2F The spleen is an organ you don’t hear about very often. Most people don’t know what it does or why we have one. In fact, most of the time when someone hears about the spleen, it’s when someone has injured it and has to have surgery to remove it: a splenectomy. Boston Bruins defenceman Matt Hunwick was one of those unlucky ones yesterday. The 24-year-old hockey player had to leave his team, which is in the first round of the Stanley Cup play offs against the Montreal Canadiens, and will be spending the next few weeks recovering from his surgery. Your spleen is a rather small, unassuming organ. It can be anywhere from 2.5 to six inches long and is usually on the left side, just below your rib cage. For an unknown organ, it has an important role. Along with other body organs... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2348673 Sun, 19 Apr 2009 20:49:29 +0100 2348673 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1397614&cid=t_169962_87_f&fid=34595&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnhsblogdoc.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F04%2Fsupporting-british-servicemen-british.html In real life, Dr Crippen has had a number of ex-serviceman patients. To the average Brit, the concept of an “ex-serviceman” means an elderly man proudly displaying his war medals on Remembrance Sunday. To a practising doctor, ex-serviceman more frequently means a young man, severely injured in the prime of his life.Britain is currently at war in two countries. Iraq and Afghanistan. Our sanitised news bulletins present these wars without showing violence. Heavens, we would not want to upset all those middle class TV suppers. Most days, the newspapers report the name of a soldier who has been killed, a soldier like the squaddie from Holyhead. What the news does not show, and what the newspapers rarely describe, is the soldiers who are injured. Amputees with burnt faces are not photogenic... NHS Blog Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1397614 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:35:00 +0100 1397614 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1317944&cid=t_169962_158_f&fid=36018&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcaregiversbeacon.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F03%2Finjured-in-accident-trying-to-get.html Recently during my traveling I fell down a flight of steps while visiting in Florence, Oregon, perhaps due to wet shoes from the rain. The ER physician strongly suspected a torn ligament in the knee, the "ACL." The owner of the property where I fell has a State Farm Insurance policy that covers such accidents, for $50,000 or one year of medical care. But there's a catch, where I live, on the central coast of California, the medical facilities have told me I need to pay up front for care, and turn the bills over to State Farm, and then pay the balance that State Farm does not pay. In my area the medical personnel I have checked with have estimated the acl repair to cost $30,000. Who has $30,000 available to pay up front for care, and then wait for reimbursement from State Farm?Currently I'm... The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1317944 Fri, 21 Mar 2008 00:49:00 +0100 1317944 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1266552&cid=t_169962_87_f&fid=34595&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnhsblogdoc.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F02%2Fharry-goes-to-war-so-what.html 'I haven't had a shower in four days, it's freezing and there's no drink - but I don't miss a thing'There are over 5000 British troops in Afghanistan.A few months ago, in “Proud to be British” I wrote:Britain is currently at war in two countries. Iraq and Afghanistan. Our sanitised news bulletins present these wars without showing violence. Heavens, we would not want to upset all those middle class TV suppers. What the news does not show, and what the newspapers rarely describe, is the soldiers who are injured. Amputees with burnt faces are not photogenic. Soldiers with brain injuries, physical or mental, act strangely.I am sorry Harry has not been able to have a shower. I am glad he has got his I-Pod with him. But I do not want to hear about it, and I particularly do not want to hear ... NHS Blog Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1266552 Thu, 28 Feb 2008 23:55:00 +0100 1266552 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1236941&cid=t_169962_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F02%2F16%2Fanother-campus-tragedy-niu%2F Northern Illinois University (NIU) is a peaceful university located in Dekalb, Illinois, about 65 miles west of Chicago. It has a beautiful campus and the town and university live in a beneficial co-existence. It is the last place you’d ever expect the kind of tragedy that unfolded on Thursday to happen. Stephen Phillip Kazmierczak, the gunman who killed five students and himself and injured 20 more at Northern Illinois University on Thursday still had guns and ammunition available when he turned the gun on himself. Campus police responded to the shooting within minutes, but could only call for ambulances; Kazmierczak was already dead upon their arrival. And according to the Detroit Free Press, Kazmierczak, 27, was the last person on earth you’d suspect as being capable of t... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1236941 Sat, 16 Feb 2008 13:30:16 +0100 1236941