WOUNDS AND INJURIES

This study tested a computer program called ACE that helps nurses decide which products to use for treating long-lasting wounds. Researchers worked with 73 patients and nurses at 18 primary care centers over 9 months to see if the tool improves healing and saves money. The goal w…

This study looked at whether having a well-organized emergency system helps more people survive severe injuries. Researchers compared death rates within 28 days for patients treated in a structured system versus a non-structured one. Over 2,100 adults who had severe trauma and ar…

This study looked at 150 adults with thoraco-lumbar spine injuries to see if adding an emergency MRI to a standard CT scan changes how doctors treat them. The goal was to find fractures only visible on MRI and see if treatment plans shifted. Results help understand the value of M…

This study looked at how short-term exposure to high temperatures affects the heart, lungs, and blood in 27 healthy young adults. Participants were exposed to heat in a controlled setting, and researchers measured changes in blood pressure, heart function, and breathing. The goal…

This study looked back at the medical records of 142 people in rural Bangladesh who had skin graft surgery. Researchers compared those who received antibiotic ointment during surgery to those who did not, to see if the ointment reduced infections and improved healing. The goal wa…