Emergency medicine

Living on Earth’s Cynthia Graber reports on research into a new jello bandage that could help wounds heal more quickly.

In the wake of the Arizona shooting, many have been amazed by Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords’ survival, despite a gunshot wound, in which a bullet passed straight through her brain. Doctors say Rep. Giffords (D?Ariz.) is still in critical condition. But neurosurgeons see such wounds more often than we like to think. Dr. Ross Bullock, Universtiy […]

Yesterday we marveled at Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords’ survival despite a gunshot wound to the head, and talked about the brain’s remarkable potential for recovery. This tragic news inspired one Takeaway listener to share the story of his son, who recovered from a traumatic brain injury after being hit by a car a year and a […]

Today’s answer is the Sudanese state of South Kurdufan. That’s where emergency medical doctor James Maskalyk spent 6 months as a volunteer for Doctors Without Borders. He’s written a book about his experience…and tells anchor Marco Werman about it.