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Links between traumatic brain injury and ballistic pressure waves originating in the thoracic cavity and extremities

open access: yes, 2008
Identifying patients at risk of traumatic brain injury (TBI) is important because research suggests prophylactic treatments to reduce risk of long-term sequelae.
Alexander MP   +29 more
core   +1 more source

Pattern and Outcome of Chest Injuries at Bugando Medical Centre in Northwestern Tanzania. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
Chest injuries constitute a continuing challenge to the trauma or general surgeon practicing in developing countries. This study was conducted to outline the etiological spectrum, injury patterns and short term outcome of these injuries in our setting ...
A Kalliopi   +39 more
core   +2 more sources

Sudan at War With Itself: Civilian Devastation in the Civil War

open access: yesConflict Resolution Quarterly, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT A civil war is raging in Sudan between the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) along with militia groups. Beginning on April 15, 2023, and continuing at least to this writing (October 15, 2025), civilian noncombatants have been subjected to bombings, beatings, torture, shootings, rape, and murder on a large scale. Since
Daniel Rothbart   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Incidence of Gunshot Wounds: Before and After Implementation of a Shall Issue Conceal Carry Law [PDF]

open access: yes, 2020
Introduction. This study examined the incidence of gunshot wounds before and after enacting a conceal carry (CC) law in a predominately rural state. Methods.
Haan, James   +3 more
core   +2 more sources

Simultaneous Bi‐Jaw Reconstruction: Double Free Fibula Flap Following Resection of Synchronous Oral Malignancy

open access: yesHead &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Simultaneous reconstruction of extensive maxillary and mandibular defects in oncological cases is a complex surgical challenge. Methods We report a case of a 56‐year‐old female with synchronous oral malignancy involving upper and lower alveolus.
Subhendu Khan   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Experiences of Drainage and Associated Impacts: A Qualitative Study Among Patients With Hidradenitis Suppurativa

open access: yesJEADV Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
This study provides an in‐depth account of patients' experiences of drainage as a symptom of hidradenitis suppurativa. The HIDE Scale© facilitates incorporation of these insights into clinical practice, supporting person‐centred approaches that enhance clinical assessment, reduce stigma, and strengthen patient–clinician communication.
Stine Thestrup Hansen   +20 more
wiley   +1 more source

From Enlistment to the Grave: The Impact of the First World War on 52 Canadian Soldiers [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
Because they have clearly demarcated beginnings and endings, wars tend to be studied in isolation. Studies are made of the events leading up to wars, the wars themselves, and their aftermaths as though each could be easily pigeon-holed.
Wert, Mike
core   +1 more source

Esophageal Gunshot Injuries

open access: yesAnnals of Surgery, 1980
During a 15-year period from August 1964 to August 1979, 48 patients with gunshot wound of the esophagus (24 of the cervical, 17 of the thoracic, and seven of the abdominal) were treated at Grady Memorial Hospital. In the majority of the patients, the initial history, physical findings, and chest roentgenograms were nondiagnostic for esophageal injury.
P N, Symbas, C R, Hatcher, S E, Vlasis
openaire   +3 more sources

Mental Health Risk Factors for Postoperative Pain in Head and Neck Free Flap Reconstruction Patients

open access: yesOtolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective Head and neck cancer (HNC) surgery is associated with postoperative pain and comorbid mental health disorders (MHDs). This study assessed predictors of postoperative pain and inpatient pain service consultation following free flap reconstruction (FFR). Study Design Retrospective cohort. Setting Single‐institution database.
Daniel R. S. Habib   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

A target guided subband filter for acoustic event detection in noisy environments using wavelet packets [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
This paper deals with acoustic event detection (AED), such as screams, gunshots, and explosions, in noisy environments. The main aim is to improve the detection performance under adverse conditions with a very low signal-to-noise ratio (SNR).
Feng, Zu-Ren   +4 more
core   +1 more source

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