Slips, Slides: Winter Injuries Can Be Serious
MONDAY, Jan. 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Wearing proper gear, watching out for snow and ice hazards, and “walking like a penguin” are just some of the tips that can help prevent winter accidents, one medical expert says.“A variety of injuries can occu…
Learn MoreAtopic Dermatitis Raises Subsequent Fracture Risk in Children
TUESDAY, Dec. 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Atopic dermatitis (AD) in children is associated with an increased risk for subsequent fracture, according to a research letter published online Nov. 9 in Allergy.Seung Won Lee, M.D., Ph.D., from Sungkyunkwan…
Learn MoreLos sobrevivientes al cáncer quizá se enfrenten a un mayor riesgo de fracturas óseas
LUNES, 7 de noviembre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Los sobrevivientes adultos a un cáncer, en particular los que se han sometido a quimioterapia, tienen un mayor riesgo de fracturas pélvicas y vertebrales graves, muestra una investigación reciente. “Es…
Learn MoreCancer Survivors May Face Higher Risks for Bone Fractures
MONDAY, Nov. 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Adult cancer survivors, particularly those who have undergone chemotherapy, have an increased risk for serious pelvic and vertebral fractures, new research shows.”These findings are important as the number of c…
Learn MoreFrailty-Related Fracture Risk Higher for Seniors With Cancer History
THURSDAY, Nov. 3, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Older adults with a history of cancer have an increased risk for frailty-related bone fracture, according to a study published online Nov. 3 in JAMA Oncology.Erika Rees-Punia, Ph.D., from the American Cancer …
Learn MoreAntiseptics Work Equally Well in Preventing Infection After Surgery for Open Fractures
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 2, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Both 10 percent povidone-iodine and aqueous 4 percent chlorhexidine gluconate are equally effective for preventing postsurgical infections among patients requiring surgery for open fractures, according to a …
Learn MoreLos deportes como el fútbol y el básquetbol son mejores que correr para los huesos de los jóvenes
VIERNES, 14 de octubre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Practicar deportes puede beneficiar a los niños de muchas formas, pero no todos los deportes son iguales cuando se trata de sus huesos.Una nueva investigación sugiere que los niños tendrán unos huesos…
Learn MoreSports Like Soccer, Basketball Are Better Than Running for Young People’s Bones
FRIDAY, Oct. 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Playing sports can benefit children in many ways, but all sports are not equal when it comes to their bones.New research suggests children will have healthier bones if they participate in multidirectional spor…
Learn MoreAAP: Fractures in Children From Bicycle Riding Down From 2001 to 2021
THURSDAY, Oct. 13, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The national burden of fractures associated with children riding bicycles has shown a steady decrease for many years, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Pediatric…
Learn More¿Cuándo es una fractura potencialmente letal para un adulto mayor?
MARTES, 11 de octubre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Unos investigadores que estudiaron las fracturas en los adultos mayores encontraron una tasa de mortalidad más alta cuando esas fracturas estaban más cerca de la parte central del cuerpo, y también cua…
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