Tag: Injuries
Study Characterizes Pediatric Patients Self-Presenting With Major Trauma
In a recent study, most patients had obvious external signs of injury
Liberal Transfusion Strategy May Avert Unfavorable Neurological Outcome
Fewer patients with acute brain injury receiving transfusion triggered by hemoglobin <9 g/dL versus <7 g/dL had unfavorable neurological outcome
2 Million Fisher-Price Infant Swings Recalled After 5 Deaths
E-Bike, Scooter Injury Rates Increased in Recent Years
Authors call for strategies for cities to improve user safety
Risk for Pediatric Firearm Reinjury 6 Percent at One Year After Initial Injury
The risk for reinjury was higher for male children and those seen at an adult hospital
People With Xylazine Wounds Face Barriers to Seeking Wound Care
Of those seeking medical care for xylazine wounds, 74 percent reported health care stigma, 58 percent inadequate pain and withdrawal management
Metal Wire Fragments Trigger Recall of 167,000 Lbs of Perdue Chicken Products
Serious Fall Injuries Common at the United States-Mexico Border
Dispersed geographical discharge may cause follow-up difficulties, authors say
2017 to 2022 Saw Significant Rise in Injuries From E-Bikes, E-Scooters
Electric vehicle incidents had lower helmet use compared with conventional vehicle types
Parkinsonism Occurs Frequently in Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy
More severe CTE stage and nigral pathology seen for participants with parkinsonism versus those without parkinsonism
