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The Gut-Brain Connection in Autism: Understanding Its Impact

How Does the Gut-Brain Axis Impact Children with Autism and Their Symptoms? Many scientists and medical professionals are researching the gut-brain connection, also called the gut-brain axis, which plays a key role in how well our minds and bodies work together. A healthy gut-brain connection can positively affect a person’s overall well-being and brain function. […]

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When to use case review and when to use aggregate review in trauma PI

One of the biggest challenges in trauma performance improvement is the sheer volume of cases that need to go through the PI process. How can trauma programs ensure effective quality review without overburdening the PI coordinator, not to mention the TPM and the TMD? This paid content was developed by Trauma System News in cooperation […]

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7 equipment recommendations for a successful trauma center video tour

Michael McGonigal, MD, Emeritus Director of Trauma Services, Regions Hospital (St. Paul, Minn.) I recently read the article entitled “Trauma Survey Notebook: ACS Level II reverification review in Colorado.” As a reviewer, I found the survey prep tips from Stephanie Vega to be very well thought out. In particular, I appreciated her recommendation for facilitating […]

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Keeping your Narrative Going and Never Giving Up

About Chris: I’m a writer of noir-drenched horror, blending cosmic dread with raw, emotional storytelling, and the creator of the Revenant series, an ongoing saga exploring broken heroes, eldritch forces, and the thin line between hope and madness. I hope to continue producing stories that uplift hope and encourage others to never give up. WHAT […]

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Do People With Autism Really Lack Empathy? ABA Therapists Set the Record Straight.

The truths behind autism and empathy matter more than most people know. Do people with autism really lack empathy? That question alone has caused more damage than many realize. It’s a belief rooted not in truth, but in misunderstanding — and it has echoed through classrooms, clinics, families, and even hearts. But today, we’re setting […]

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CNTR is Hiring a Senior Research Nurse – Coalition for National Trauma Research

Job Title: Senior Research NurseReports To: Executive DirectorFLSA Status: Exempt Job SummaryResponsible for coordinating and managing complex, multi-site clinical trials and studies, providing expertise and oversight for data collecting, monitoring, and regulatory compliance.  General Accountabilities Coordinate and manage multi-site clinical trials and studies, including all aspects of the pre-trial, enrollment, and close-out phases Manage interactions […]

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CNTR Seeks Sites for Clinical Trial on Rapid Coverage of Exposed Bone and Tendon – Coalition for National Trauma Research

Aroa Biosurgery, in collaboration with the Coalition for National Trauma Research (CNTR), has initiated a groundbreaking pilot study evaluating the efficacy of combining the company’s Ovine Forestomach Matrix (OFM) grafts (Myriad MatrixTM) with conventional Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) in patients suffering from traumatic soft tissue injuries. The study aims to determine whether this combined […]

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Rural Patients & Caregivers Sought for PCOR Capacity-Building Project – Coalition for National Trauma Research

Dr. Marta McCrum, at the University of Utah, is actively recruiting rural patient survivors and family caregivers to participate in her PCORI-funded project, Building Capacity for PCOR/CER by Engaging Rural Trauma Survivors and Their Recovery Communities. These patients and caregivers, along with healthcare professionals and other stakeholders, are participating in a series of virtual community […]

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Ask Your Representative to Co-Sponsor Legislation to Restore CDMRP Funding – Coalition for National Trauma Research

Representatives Andre Carson (D-IN) and Mike Levin (D-CA) are seeking co-sponsors on their bill to restore and increase funding for medical research that supports the health and care of our nation’s service members. The Medical Research for Our Troops Act aims to ensure that critical funding for Defense Health Agency research programs — including the […]