16Mar/13

Coronado-Based Navy SEAL Succumbed to Combat-Related Injuries – US Navy SEALs Blog & Information (blog)

Brain Death Declaration

US Navy SEALs Blog & Information (blog)

Coronado-Based Navy SEAL Succumbed to Combat-Related Injuries
US Navy SEALs Blog & Information (blog)
Diana Pike, Christian’s mother, posted on Facebook that the fallen warrior was shot in the head during a firefight, causing immediate brain death. He was part of a five-man team who fought over a dozen enemy troops in a 10-hour battle, U-T San Diego …
15Mar/13

Parents horrified as doctors harvest organs from brain dead son WITHOUT … – Malaysia Chronicle

Brain Death Declaration

Malaysia Chronicle

Parents horrified as doctors harvest organs from brain dead son WITHOUT …
Malaysia Chronicle
“Organs are usually recovered within 24 hours after the certification of brain death. The organs covered under Hota are the heart, liver, kidneys and corneas. “After the procedure, the body is suitably prepared to be returned to the family, for them to …
14Mar/13

Helping the brain use alternative fuel may ease symptoms of Alzheimer's – El Dorado Springs Sun

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Helping the brain use alternative fuel may ease symptoms of Alzheimer’s
El Dorado Springs Sun
“When blood glucose drops rapidly, significant decline in cognitive function occurs and may be accompanied by confusion, coma and even brain death.” While Axona is not a cure for Alzheimer’s, it can help some patients mitigate the symptoms of the disease.

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14Mar/13

Camden First Aid a special part of the community – Courier-Gazette & Camden Herald (blog) (subscription)

Brain Death Declaration

Camden First Aid a special part of the community
Courier-Gazette & Camden Herald (blog) (subscription)
In a cardiac arrest, 7 minutes without oxygen flowing to the brain can lead to significant brain death. Eliminating personnel or downsizing to two trucks could mean calling in mutual aid, which means a longer response time to the patient. As tempting …

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