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Most Parents Are Moving Kids Out of Car Booster Seats Too Soon
TUESDAY, Sept. 17, 2024 – Most parents are placing their kids in harms’ way by moving them out of their car booster seat too soon, a new study warns. Four out of five parents moved their kid out of a...
Racial Differences Seen in Pain Rx for Older Adults With Hip Fracture
THURSDAY, Sept. 12, 2024 – Racial differences exist in opioid pain management for Medicare beneficiaries after a hip fracture, according to a study published online Sept. 11 in the Journal of the ...
E-Scooter-Related Injuries Occurring More Frequently and Increasingly Costly
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 21, 2024 – Electric scooter-related injuries are increasing in frequency and treatment costs and occur most commonly during nighttime and weekend hours, according to a study...
Women's Fracture Rates, Risk Vary by Race, Ethnicity
THURSDAY, Aug. 15, 2024 -- Racial and ethnic differences exist in fracture rates and risk among women, according to a study published online Aug. 15 in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research. N...
Serious Fall Injuries Common at the United States-Mexico Border
THURSDAY, Aug. 8, 2024 – Trauma-causing fall injuries at the United States-Mexico border are common, according to a study published online Aug. 5 in Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open. Sarah Lagan, ...
Fracture Risk Higher in Women With T2DM Due to Poorer Physical Function
FRIDAY, Aug. 9, 2024 – Women with type 2 diabetes (T2D) have higher bone mineral density (BMD) and better bone microarchitecture, but poorer physical function than women without diabetes, according...
These Injuries Can Keep Olympians From the Gold
WEDNESDAY, July 31, 2024 — U.S. gymnast Simone Biles vowed to continue her quest for Olympic gold after injuring her calf in a qualifying round at the Paris games. Meanwhile, a thigh injury forced F...
2017 to 2022 Saw Significant Rise in Injuries From E-Bikes, E-Scooters
WEDNESDAY, July 24, 2024 – The number of electric scooter and bicycle injuries increased significant from 2017 to 2022, according to a study published online July 23 in JAMA Network Open. Adrian N. ...
U.S. Injuries From Electric Bikes, Scooters Are Soaring
TUESDAY, July 23, 2024 – More and more Americans who use "micromobility" transport, such as electric bikes and e-scooters, are motoring their way straight into the ER, new data shows. In fact, the...
2016 to 2021 Saw Increase in Number of Periprosthetic Fractures
TUESDAY, July 16, 2024 – The number of periprosthetic fractures of the hip and knee increased in recent years and is projected to continue increasing, according to a study published online June 19...
Researchers Discover New Hormone That Builds Strong Bones
WEDNESDAY, July 10, 2024 – A newly discovered hormone could help fight osteoporosis and quickly heal broken bones, researchers say. The research team identified Maternal Brain Hormone while trying...
Researchers Discover New Hormone That Builds Strong Bones
WEDNESDAY, July 10, 2024 – A newly discovered hormone could help fight osteoporosis and quickly heal broken bones, researchers say. The research team identified Maternal Brain Hormone while trying...
Sports Injuries: Your Guide to Helping Your Child Heal
THURSDAY, June 27, 2024 – Youth sports are important for the development of children and teenagers, but there’s no sure way to ensure a youngster doesn’t get hurt while competing. That’s why it’s imp...
U.S. Pedestrian Deaths Decline for First Time Since Pandemic
TUESDAY, June 25, 2024 – For the first time since the pandemic, it got a little safer to cross America's streets in 2023, new statistics show. According to data released Monday from the Governors...
USPSTF Recommends Osteoporosis Screening for Women Aged 65 Years and Older
TUESDAY, June 11, 2024 – The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening for osteoporosis for women aged 65 years and older and for postmenopausal women younger than 65 years...