After receiving brain surgery to address double cortex syndrome, Josie Ward’s family struggled to manage the resulting complications. She experienced severe mood swings, seizures, left-sided weakness, insomnia, impaired cognitive intelligence, and difficulty engaging in activities of daily living. Josie and her family found hope — and a supportive community of clinicians and staff — in the New Directions Program at Nexus Children’s Hospital – Dallas. Read her story >> https://bit.ly/3VdK2p1 #nexus #nexushealthsystems #mendingminds #integratedcare
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Did you know that millions of Americans suffer from spine conditions including degen spondy each year? These conditions can have a profound impact on their quality of life, limiting their ability to move freely and perform daily activities. At Empirical Spine, we are committed to shaping the future of spine surgery. Our focus is on delivering value-driven care, which means embracing minimally invasive, outpatient, and motion-preserving solutions that lead to improved patient outcomes. Join us this October as we celebrate Spine Health Awareness Month. Together, let's empower individuals to prioritize their spinal health with innovative solutions that enhance mobility and improve overall quality of life. CAUTION—INVESTIGATIONAL DEVICE. LIMITED BY UNITED STATES LAW TO INVESTIGATIONAL USE. THE LIMIFLEX DEVICE AND ITS BENEFITS ARE CURRENTLY BEING INVESTIGATED IN A CLINICAL STUDY. THIS DEVICE IS FOR INVESTIGATIONAL USE ONLY. #Limiflex #EmpiricalSpine #SpineHealthAwarenessMonth
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#AcademicTuesday How has scarring affected your life? Skin scarring, a frequent consequence of burns, surgical procedures, and trauma, can impose significant psychological and physical burdens on patients. The article "Cutaneous Scarring: Basic Science, Current Treatments, and Future Directions," authored by researchers from the Department of Surgery at Stanford University School of Medicine and published by the Wound Healing Society (WHS), comprehensively addresses the mechanisms underlying skin scar formation, existing treatment methods, and potential avenues for future research. The paper outlines the scar formation process, which includes the inflammatory, proliferative, and remodeling phases, with a particular focus on the role of fibroblasts in scar development. Statistical analysis of experimental results reveals that the use of MEBO (Moist Exposed Burn Ointment) significantly improves the quality of wound healing, offering a promising direction for the treatment of scars and enhancement of patient well-being. To read the full article, please visit this link: https://lnkd.in/e9xR5i6J #SkinScarring #CutaneousScarring #WoundHealing #ScarTreatments #Regeneration #MEBO
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