? about medical journal findings

[The GM]

I have been doing research on acute spinal cord ischemia. I've found a few reports on it, such as this one:http://ahavj.ahajournals.org/cgi/co...111598.78198.EC
Now, while the study says they got better results (i.e. more people actually able to recover from parapelegia and walk, have bowel control, etc...) than other studies, they don't actually say *how* they did it. So, how can I find out the best treatment/ therapy options for someone w/ this condition?
Yes, I've conferenced with doctors and asked lots of questions. About the only response I've gotten is, 'well, we're going to have to wait and see.' or 'you can always apply for experimental treatment options'
So, the question is: How do I figure out what kinds of advanced therapies they did w/ the people in this study, and in similiar studies to help assure a long term favorable prognosis?

Thanks in advance.


PS, editted to add: If it makes a difference (and it seems to) the ASCI was caused by aortic dissection (type B) due to blunt force trauma to the chest. Virapamil was counter indicated due to other critical issues occuring at the time of injury and not given. Also, vocal cord paralysis and partial diaphram paralysis is present. Level of parapelgia injury (as I understand it) is level B.
Thanks.

 

[HopkinsMedStudent]

Your link doesnt work. Are you sure you are reading the original research study or are you just reading a synopsis/summary written by someone else?

Research studies published in major journals are required to report what specific methodologies they use. The idea is to spell everything out so that other scientists can repeat the experiments. Obviously they cant do that if there are critical methodological details missing.

If you go to PubMed, you can get abstracts for free. However, usually you have to pay to get access to the full articles. You can go to your local library and read the whole articles thru them.

 

[TruthSeeker]

here's a link to free medline searches

 

[The GM]

I am bumping this thread in the hopes that as I continue my research, it may catch the eye of someone who knows more than I do and can point me in a good direction.
Thanks.