Research Reveals Way to Speed Up Treatment of Deadly Malignant Hyperthermia
.... "This research indicates that it is possible to administer DS faster, thereby increasing the patient's chances of a successful outcome." The diagnosis of malignant hyperthermia in a patient requires swift action on the part of the anesthesia provider. The key to effectively controlling an MH crisis is the ...Protein That may Prevent Eye Damage in Premature Babies Identified
...es at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. "The idea is to administer this already clinically available protein to premature babies to stabilize the existing vessels in the retina, prevent their loss and block the compensatory growth of new, aberrant vessels. Finding the right dose may enable babies to cope with the fi...Breathalyzer Tests for Cops Involved in Shootings
... in September, the New York Police Department will administer breathalyzer tests like those used in drunken-driving stops on any on- or off-duty officers who kill or wound someone, Kelly said Monday. The breath tests were one of 19 recommendations made by police officials assigned to study the NYPD's undercover...Diana Could Have Been Saved Had She Been Rushed to Hospital
...es that they wasted precious time by attempting to administer initial first aid at the roadside, instead of taki...ed at one point the ambulance to allow the team to administer adrenaline after a second cardiac arrest, the journey took 40 minutes. This meant that the Princess...Kids With Crohn's Disease are at Ease Now
...perience during the two to three hours required to administer intravenous treatments. The center is one of only a few pediatric IBD centers in the North America that conducts research activities and provides education and treatment all at one campus. Dubinsky explained that Cedars-Sinai wants to ensure that...New Strategy to Counter Problem Drinking
...sts that practically any doctor could successfully administer nalmefene in a wide variety of medical settings. It is an attempt to get the drug out of the sole use of addiction specialists and into the hands of primary providers, Anton said....EpiCept Accelerates Development of Phase I Clinical Study for Cancer
...ng conducted in three U.S. cancer centers and will administer increasing doses to small groups in approximately 30-40 patients with advanced stages of solid tumors. The primary objectives of the study are to determine the safety (maximum tolerated dose) and the pharmacokinetic profile of the drug. The study wil...