One spoonful of black-rice bran -- or 10 spoonfuls of cooked black rice -- contains the same amount of anthocyanin as a spoonful of fresh blueberries, according to a new study presented today at the American Chemical Society, in Boston.
Acute compartment syndrome occurs when the tissue pressure within a closed muscle compartment exceeds the perfusion pressure and results in muscle and nerve ischemia. It typically occurs subsequent to a traumatic event, most commonly a fracture.
Compartment syndrome facts. 1  Compartment syndrome describes increased pressure within a muscle compartment of the arm or leg. 2  Symptoms include severe pain, numbness, and decreased range of motion. 3  Surgery (fasciotomy) is the only treatment for acute compartment syndrome. 4  Complications may include muscle loss, amputation, infection, nerve damage, ...