Mom’s Curling Iron Can Be Big Burn Hazard for Kids
FRIDAY, Oct. 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Tens of thousands of U.S. children received burns over a decade from beauty devices found in many homes: curling irons.“Hair styling tools are a timeless piece of our everyday routine, helping to create the pi…
Learn MoreCientíficos producen piel humana ‘bioimpresa’ para curar heridas
VIERNES, 6 de octubre de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Las personas que se recuperan de heridas o quemaduras graves podrían ser tratadas algún día con piel “bioimpresa” totalmente funcional creada en un laboratorio, sugiere un nuevo estudio.Los investigado…
Learn MoreScientists Produce ‘Bioprinted’ Human Skin for Wound Healing
THURSDAY, Oct. 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — People recovering from wounds or severe burns might one day be treated with fully functional “bioprinted” skin created in a lab, a new study suggests.Researchers say they “printed” skin samples containing all…
Learn MoreNo se queme usando la parrilla, y otros consejos para cuando hace calor
DOMINGO, 27 de agosto de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Siempre es buena idea tener cuidado mientras se divierte en verano, y esto incluye prevenir las quemaduras cuando use la parrilla y otras fuentes de calor. Un experto del Centro Médico de la Universida…
Learn MoreDon’t Get Burned Grilling, and Other Hot Weather Tips
SUNDAY, Aug. 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — It’s always a good idea to use caution when having some summer fun — and that includes preventing burns from barbecues and other heat sources.An expert from UT Southwestern Medical Center offers tips for avoi…
Learn MoreFireworks for the 4th? Here’s Your Safety Checklist
SATURDAY, July 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) – It’s been said many times, but it deserves repeating: Use caution when handling fireworks.The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) is repeating the message to try to help people avoid injuries to th…
Learn MoreBurn Injuries Can Occur From E-Cigarette Smoking While on Supplemental Oxygen
WEDNESDAY, May 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Although uncommon, smoking electronic cigarettes while on supplemental oxygen can result in injury, according to a study published in the March/April issue of the Journal of Burn Care & Research.Ana Montoya,…
Learn More¿Tiene el agua del grifo demasiado caliente? Las escaldaduras envían a miles a emergencias cada año
MIÉRCOLES, 8 de marzo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — El agua de un calentador programado a 120 ºF (49 ºC) puede salir con la temperatura suficiente para provocar una quemadura de segundo grado en unos nueve minutos.A 130 ºF (54 ºC) la lesión ocurre en ap…
Learn MoreHigh Number of Health Care Encounters Seen for Tap Water Scalds
THURSDAY, March 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Tap water scald burns cause a high number of costly health care visits in the United States, according to a study published online March 7 in Injury Prevention.Wendy Shields, Ph.D., M.P.H., from the Johns Ho…
Learn MoreIs Your Tap Water Too Hot? Scalding Burns Send Thousands to ER Each Year
WEDNESDAY, March 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A water heater set to 120 degrees Fahrenheit can release water from the tap hot enough to cause a second-degree burn in about nine minutes. Turned up to 130 degrees, that injury happens in just 25 seconds. …
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