¿El descanso de verdad es lo mejor para un niño tras una conmoción?
LUNES, 23 de enero de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Cuando los niños sufren una conmoción cerebral, un extenso periodo de descanso en casa siempre es el mejor curso, ¿no? Quizá no.De hecho, un nuevo estudio sugiere que, a pesar de lo que muchas personas po…
Learn MoreIs Rest Really Best After a Child Has a Concussion?
MONDAY, Jan. 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — When kids suffer a concussion, an extended period of rest at home is always the best course, right? Perhaps not.In fact, a new study suggests that — despite what many people may presume — getting kids back t…
Learn MoreSome Athletes May Need an Extra Month for Concussion Recovery
THURSDAY, Jan. 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Some college athletes take longer to recover from a concussion, but a new study offers them some good news. They may still be able to return to play — after one extra month of recovery, researchers report J…
Learn MoreSlips, 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 MoreLos juguetes de las fiestas de fin de año: divertirse sin olvidar la seguridad
MARTES, 20 de diciembre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Mantenerse pendiente de la seguridad permitirá que la alegría de los juguetes de las fiestas de fin de año dure más, sin un viaje a la sala de emergencias, aseguran los expertos.El año pasado, más de…
Learn More2012 to 2021 Saw Drop in Bicycle-Related Injuries
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The incidence of bicycle-related injuries decreased from 2012 to 2021, but the rate increased among the elderly, according to a study published online Dec. 21 in the Journal of Orthopedic Research.Charles A…
Learn MoreHoliday Toys: Fun, But Remember Safety, Too
TUESDAY, Dec. 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Keeping an eye on safety will let the joy from holiday toys last longer, without a trip to the emergency room, experts say.Last year, more than 200,000 people were treated in emergency departments for toy-rel…
Learn MoreLas probabilidades de muerte precoz aumentan tras una lesión grave vinculada con el alcohol
LUNES, 12 de diciembre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Antes de hacer ese brindis durante una celebración de fin de año con un exceso de alcohol, esta información lo dejará sobrio.Las personas que se lesionan de gravedad mientras están borrachas y requier…
Learn MoreOdds for Early Death Rise After Severe Injury Linked to Alcohol
MONDAY, Dec. 12, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Before you toast the holiday season with too much alcohol, here’s a sobering thought.Folks who get injured severely enough while intoxicated to require hospital treatment are five times more likely to die in t…
Learn MoreIt’s Snow Season: Stay Safe on the Slopes
SUNDAY, Dec. 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Skiiers and snowboarders, take note: You’re less likely to get hurt if you ease back into the winter sports season.“We see a lot of patients in the After-Hours Clinic (of the department of orthopaedic surgery…
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