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A life dedicated to trauma research

(16.04.2020)

Head of the institute, chair of TERMIS Europe, founder of the Austrian Cluster for Tissue Regeneration…. Heinz Redl has achieved a lot in his scientific career - and is far from done yet. In an interview with chemiereport.at he looks back at the greatest successes and gives insights into his fascination with tissue regeneration and the future of trauma research. The article was published in the current issue and is accessible online here (German only).

COVID19 report on ORF2

(17.03.2020)

Johannes Zipperle, molecular biologist at LBI Trauma and expert on public health, was invited to Studio2 on ORF2 to talk about the measures in Austria, reports from colleagues in Milano, and how medical care can be ensured for patients with and without COVID-19.

Lean Hospital Concept for Lorenz Böhler Trauma Center

(02.10.2019)

Thomas Hausner, clinical director of the LBI Trauma, wants to bring the concept of the “Lean Hospital” to Austria. In a recent article in the Austrian daily newspaper DiePresse he explains how the Lorenz Böhler Trauma Center can reduce bureaucracy, shorten paths and make patients the center of attention.

The Competence Center for MechanoBiology: A Czech-Austrian success story

(28.05.2019)

As part of an Interreg program, the Competence Center for MechanoBiology enables cross-border cooperation between Austrian and Czech institutes. LBI Trauma is among the three Austrian members. Together, the scientists examine how mechanical forces act on tissues and cells, what signals are triggered within and surrounding the cells and how this can be used to stimulate healing.

New guidelines for sepsis studies - MQTiPSS are gaining attention

(30.04.2019)

The incidence of sepsis is on the rise worldwide. Despite continuous improvements of diagnosis and treatment, one out of four hospitalized septic patients dies of the condition. While patient management is organized by up-to-date guidelines, the translation of new research findings into the clinics is hampered by the lack of best practices and standardization in preclinical sepsis studies. With large quality gaps as well as conflicting data, scientists struggle to reconcile the pre-existing and emerging experimental findings into coherent blueprints of sepsis pathophysiology.

Johannes Grillari talks about cellular aging on ORF

(11.04.2019)

How old can a human become? 120 years, says research. At this point, the regenerative potential of the body is used up. But for many people, to be 120 years old does not seem desirable. Too big are the feared health restrictions in old age, which might make life less worth living.

Polyneuropathies – When diabetes is getting on your nerves

(07.08.2018)

In a recent article in the Austrian daily newspaper Kronen Zeitung, Dr. Wolfgang Grisold describes how polyneuropathies often occur as a consequence of diabetes and what this means for patients: „Süßer“ Angriff auf die Nerven (Sweet attack on the nerves, German only).

The dream of walking – ESWT makes headlines

Originally used for treating kidney stones, extracorporeal shock wave treatment (ESWT) has extended its range of applications. Beneficial effects on bone fractures, chronic wounds and neural defects have been observed. The latter lead to the idea of ESWT for spinal cord injuries.

The results obtained at the LBI Trauma are promising – soon patients will be treated in course of the first clinical study.

Decreased death rate due to improved coagulation

(29.05.2018)

Coagulopathies – conditions in which the blood’s ability to form clots is impaired – occur in one quarter of patients at the intensive care unit, with often life-threatening consequences. They are caused by high blood loss or reactions following systemic shock, but also previous intake of anticoagulants. Hemostasis and wound closure are vitally important as soon as possible after injury. To counteract coagulopathies blood transfusion in high amounts used to be the treatment of choice. However, blood products are valuable (because essential for the treatment of certain pathologies) and may cause unwanted side effects.

The MagneTissue bioreactor – How to exercise your muscle cells

When it comes to the impact of meat consumption on global warming, in vitro meat is getting more and more attention. The muscle tissue derived from cell cultures is ecologically friendly taking up less land and water and causing less greenhouse gases in its production than meat derived from traditional farming.

Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Experimental and Clinical Traumatology