Rapid recovery of mind, body and soul Jun 1, 2008
He had a basilar skull fracture, which you usually don t survive, LePage said. That s near the base of the skull, where it attaches to the spinal cord, near the brain stem. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
New findings contradict a prevailing belief about the inner ear Feb 13, 2008
The experiment, performed at the Oregon Health and Science University in associate professor Tianying Rens lab, showed that the sound waves coming out travel through the fluid of the inner ear, rather than rippling along the basilar membrane of the cochlea ... The basilar membrane essentially cuts the inner channel of the cochlea diametrically in half into two chambers ... Sound waves going into the ear undulate along the basilar membrane through the cochlea and eventually excite the organ of... (EurekAlert!)
Some people are programmed to be chocoholics Oct 15, 2007
When a word is spoken into the ear, the sound wave moves a small, delicate structure called the basilar membrane, much like the wind might rustle a leaf. The brain then interprets this rustling in the form of electronic signals - and so we hear. (Boston Globe)
Two waves are better than one Oct 11, 2007
It has been commonly known that inside the cochlea sound waves are translated into up-and-down waves that travel along a structure called the basilar membrane. The MIT research team has found that a traveling wave that moves along the from side to side can also carry sound energy. (EETimes)
Perfect Pitch: "You've Either Got It or You Don't" Sep 5, 2007
Apparently, several of the older participants were consistently shifting to sharp in their categorizations, labeling D as D-sharp or A-sharp as B. Gitschier surmises that the culprit may be the aging basilar membrane, the vibrating part of the cochlea (auditory component of the inner ear), which transmits information to the auditory cortex via hair cells on its surface and increases in elasticity over time. Another finding, she says, was the all-too-common mistake that many study participants... (Scientific American)
A 61-Year-Old Man with Recurrent Fevers Aug 23, 2007
A chest radiograph revealed a left basilar opacity, and a diagnosis of community-acquired pneumonia was made. A 5-day course of azithromycin was begun. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Helping Henry Aug 22, 2007
Evans had a basilar artery dissection, the result of a birth defect. The inner lining of an artery in Evans' brain had torn loose and blocked blood flow, preventing oxygen from reaching the brain stem. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Police ID victims in fatal crash Jun 11, 2007
Dabney said Donald Slinker died quickly from massive trauma to the head in the form of a basilar skull fracture. Tiffany Slinker suffered a broken right leg, broken ribs and internal bruising. (Campbellsille Central Kentucky News Journal, KY)
One dies in Wednesday crash Jun 7, 2007
Dabney said Donald Slinker died quickly from massive trauma to the head in the form of a basilar skull fracture. As of Wednesday afternoon, no information was available on Adams' or Tiffany Slinker's condition. (Campbellsille Central Kentucky News Journal, KY)
Sisters' autopsies refresh pain May 5, 2007
Douglass said full autopsies were not done on the two girls because indications of their causes of death, including basilar skull fractures, were evident by external examination. As for a distinction between "instant" and "minutes," Douglass said the early statement "that the occupants died on impact is correct [because] immediate medical intervention would not have stopped the irreversible death process already in effect on impact."But that distinction may be critical in a wrongful-death claim... (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Opiate of the Medically Incapacitated May 3, 2007
"It became clear that these people don't have a real impression of who these people are who are asking for this, what their situations are, so I put out a call for people who wanted to take part in the film." The film interviews four New Jersey residents who struggled or who are still struggling to cope with serious illnesses: Denise Clement, a residential living specialist and multiple sclerosis patient from Laurel Lake; John Anderson, a registered nurse, small business owner and multiple... (Hopewell Valley News, NJ)
Endo and Vernalis plc Announce Three-Month Extension of PDUFA Date for Frova sNDA Mar 16, 2007
Frova(r) is not intended for the prophylactic therapy of migraine or for use in the management of hemiplegic or basilar migraine. The safety and effectiveness of Frova(r) have not been established for cluster headache, which is present in an older, predominantly male population. (Primezone Releases)
Friends rally for ill player Nov 17, 2006
" Giangreco said a blood clot at Nick's brain stem - a basilar artery occlusion - caused the stroke. He was in uniform for the game when he suffered the stroke, but he had not played. Tests are being conducted to determine whether there are further risks for Nick or hereditary concerns for the other two Giangreco children, Maria, who is 12, and Marc, who is 10. Nick's illness has sparked a deeper sense of unity and prayerfulness at St. Joe's, an independent Catholic school in the Town of... (Buffalo News)
Mark McEwen's Long Journey Back Sep 13, 2006
"The diagnosis of basilar artery thrombosis is a very, very poor prognosis," Medary said. For four days, McEwen hung near death. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Viewpoint: I'll be wearing my motorcycle helmet Jul 2, 2006
Dr. Nick Davenport In a recent viewpoint ("Motorcycle helmets can do more harm than good," June 18), the writer argued that he did not wear a motorcycle helmet because of a theoretical risk of sustaining a basilar skull fracture, apparently believing he is safer without a helmet as a motorcyclist on the road ... Specifically, several recent deaths, including that of Dale Earnhardt, involved basilar skull fractures being caused by "head whip" from unrestrained forward motion of the head in a... (Pensacola News Journal)
'Black Sunday' pushed NASCAR into new safety territory Feb 10, 2006
The stories focused on basal -- called "basilar" by some physicians -- skull fracture as a preventable syndrome. Drivers were dying because their heads were flopping about violently during crashes. (Orlando Sentinel)
3-D brain scans help in tackling tough aneurysms Jan 7, 2006
The bleeding risk aside, a large basilar aneurysm can press on the brain stem, causing serious nerve-related symptoms. AIRCRAFT TERMS. (Miami.com, FL -- Health)
3-D scans help tackle tough aneurysms Jan 7, 2006
They encircle arteries usually the major basilar artery by the brain stem, where the brain and spinal cord meet and cant simply be blocked off. The bleeding risk aside, a large basilar aneurysm can press on the brain stem, causing serious nerve-related symptoms. (MSNBC -- Health)
