At the University of Wisconsin-Madison, one of the most powerful magnetic detectors in the world is helping screen high-risk pregnant patients for rare but very serious fetal heart rhythm problems. The translational research program allows pediatric cardiologists and obstetricians from around the country to gather additional data and offer their patients the best treatment options. [...]
March 7, 2010
Any blow to the head can be dangerous
An uncomplicated concussion is not dangerous and not treated. The brain function recovers spontaneously. However, a concussion can develop complications that must be recognized in time because they can endanger the patient’s life. A blow to the head can cause rupture of blood vessels that lie between the skull and brain. Blood may accumulate to [...]
March 1, 2010
When to contact a physician after a concussion
When the patient has been unconscious more than a couple of minutes When the patient, after regaining consciousness, it shows you drowsy and difficult to maintain a conversation. When the patient worsens (sleep, slurred speech, etc) after initial improvement. When the patient has nausea and repeated vomiting. If the patient has a seizure. If patients [...]