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Surprising finding from smoke inhalation study

An award-winning Loyola University Health System study includes some unexpected findings about the immune systems of smoke-inhalation patients.

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created Apr 01, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Significant regional variations exist regarding proximity to burn centers

Although nearly 80 percent of the U.S. population lives within 2 hours by ground or helicopter transport to a verified burn center, there is substantial state and regional variation in geographic access to these centers, ...

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created Oct 27, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Burn rehabilitation experts outline best treatments for post-burn itching

Mr. Mashburn, a worker at a paper-recycling plant, fell through a loose grate and into a sump pit in September 2008 as he was preparing to inspect a steam valve. Super hot condensate, at a temperature of at least 140 degrees ...

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created Feb 26, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0