America’s Pediatricians Offer Tips for a Safe Halloween
SUNDAY, Oct. 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — As pint-size witches, ghosts and superheroes roam the streets on Halloween, it’s important for adults to keep their eyes on safety.“It’s always best for an adult to accompany young children when they trick-or-…
Learn MoreMom’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 MoreKids Still Getting Injured After Swallowing High-Powered Magnets
FRIDAY, Oct. 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Despite warnings and public education campaigns, kids continue to suffer injuries from swallowing small but strong magnets, according to a new study.Children are also inserting high-powered, rare-earth balls i…
Learn MoreDisparities Seen in Prehospital Pain Care of Traumatic Injuries
THURSDAY, Oct. 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Non-White patients have a lower likelihood of having pain scores reported and of receiving analgesia during prehospital care for traumatic injuries, according to a study published online Oct. 17 in JAMA Netw…
Learn MoreU.S. Injuries From E-Bikes, E-Scooters Jumped 21% in One Year
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — E-bikes, e-scooters and hoverboards are everywhere — and injuries related to their use are soaring. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a new report on Tuesday showing that injuries a…
Learn MoreWorkers’ Comp: What It Is, Who’s Covered & How It Works
No one wants to consider what might happen if they were injured at work, but it’s to your benefit to be familiar with workers’ compensation and how it works just in case. Learn all about workers’ comp (formerly known as workman’s comp): what it is, wh…
Learn More¿Podrían jugadores de fútbol en activo recibir diagnóstico de Encefalopatía Traumática Crónica?
MARTES, 10 de octubre de 2023 (HealthDay News) – Los exjugadores profesionales de fútbol con síntomas de depresión o ansiedad tienen muchas más probabilidades de recibir un diagnóstico no verificable de encefalopatía traumática crónica (ETC) que los j…
Learn MoreAumento significativo de muertes por armas de fuego y por sobredosis entre niños en EE.UU.
VIERNES, 6 de octubre de 2023 (HealthDay News) – A pesar de que los niños de Estados Unidos están más seguros ahora que hace una década en relación con muchos tipos de lesiones, hay dos excepciones alarmantes: las drogas y las armas.Esa es la esencia…
Learn MoreCould Living Football Players Be Overdiagnosed for CTE?
FRIDAY, Oct. 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Former pro football players with symptoms of depression or anxiety are far more likely to receive an unverifiable diagnosis of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) than players without those mental health con…
Learn MorePediatric Case Fatality Rates Increased From 2011 to 2021
THURSDAY, Oct. 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Pediatric case fatality rates have increased over the past decade, driven by a reduction in nonfatal injuries and increasing fatal injuries, according to a research brief published online Oct. 5 in Pediatrics…
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