Shine a light on pain treatment Jul 17, 2008
LILT, as it is known in the industry, is the practice of applying red and infrared light to injuries and wounds to essentially jolt the body s cells into the natural healing process. Basically the light will stimulate the cells, which may be diseased or otherwise not functioning properly, into working the way they re supposed to, Swanson said. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Wounded Throop soldier still getting plenty of community support Jul 4, 2008
Ms. Richardson visited Staff Sgt. Kacer, 26, this week at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, in Washington, D.C. Staff Sgt. Kacer is being treated for internal injuries and wounds to his arm that resulted in amputation. He will spend about a year at Walter Reed. (Scranton Times, PA)
Study: School French Fries Harder To Find Oct 20, 2007
Wechsler said getting more full-time nurses in schools is advisable, so they can keep an eye on injuries and wounds and help ensure good sanitary practices are in place. That is important in light of recent cases of staph infections in schools. (CBS News)
Israel resists urge to retaliate for rocket attacks Sep 13, 2007
" The armed wing of the smaller Popular Resistance Committees was named as a partner. "We will continue the resistance, whether people like it or not," the statement read. "We're not frightened by the threats to invade Gaza. We will continue to react against Israeli crimes. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Israeli government resists call to attack after rocket strike Sep 12, 2007
Most of the soldiers sustained light injuries and wounds from shrapnel. The number of injuries was high for an attack involving the rocket known generically as a Qassam, a highly inaccurate weapon cut from lampposts and other tubing that usually carries only a small amount of explosive material in its warhead. (Boston Globe)
Hospital of Saint Raphael's workers trade scrubs for military fatigues Jun 10, 2007
Young said among the things he has brought back to the hospital is a knowledge of veterans; the injuries and wounds they have suffered; and a better awareness of things like post-traumatic stress disorder, all of which he said will become more important to the medical community as more and more veterans begin returning home. Young brings to the army a doctor who has had exposure to the military's problems, both serious and mundane. (New Haven Register, CT)
Walter Reed not as bad as they say Mar 16, 2007
2cents wrote on March 14, 2007 9:12 AM:"What's particularily upsetting about this stoy is how partisan finger pointing is taking the driver's seat over the wounded soldiers at Walter Reed. Now is it really a matter of "The Republicans can take better care of our wounded soldiers than the Democrats"? It's neither, the best care for our soldiers comes from other soldiers themselves. I've seen it. I spoke with experienced field doctors who have been in combat. I spoke with nurses who have been in... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Civil War blood is grist for paper Jan 14, 2007
Once women began entering the nursing profession, Jessica said it lifted the sprits of the soldiers and provided more manpower to deal with injuries and wounds. Jessica said the Association for the Relief of Maimed Soldiers, formed in 1865, was the only relief program that was carried out for the Confederate troops. (Madison Eagle, NJ)
Fears over hurt Dhaka politician Sep 8, 2006
He is reported to have head injuries and wounds to his kidneys, gall bladder and lungs. Doctors on Thursday said that while he remained in a critical condition, his life was not believed to be in danger. (BBC News -- South Asia)
