News tagged with trauma injuries

Children's well-being another casualty of recession

The incidence of abusive head trauma among children has skyrocketed since the beginning of the recession in late 2007, according to research that will be presented Saturday, May 1 at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created May 01, 2010 | popularity 4 / 5 (4) | comments 0

Drug studied as possible treatment for spinal injuries

Researchers have shown how an experimental drug might restore the function of nerves damaged in spinal cord injuries by preventing short circuits caused when tiny "potassium channels" in the fibers are exposed.

Medicine & Health / Neuroscience

created Nov 19, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Might not be a tomorrow: Youth anticipate early death

As Atlanta officials aim to tackle the city's safety problems this year, some of their toughest criminals to stop maybe young offenders whose desires to commit crimes are being fueled by an anticipation of dying early.

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Jan 13, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 2 | with audio podcast

National study finds table saw-related injuries have remained consistently high

Woodworking is a popular hobby, with table saws being owned and used by an estimated 6 million to 10 million people in the United States. Although table saws are associated with more injuries than any other woodworking tool, ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Jan 13, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

ATV and motocross sports -- high velocity toys merit caution

Over the years, all terrain vehicles (ATVs) and motocross motorcycles have gained popularity and marketed as toys to consumers. These high-velocity machines can weigh between 300 and 600 pounds, and run on average between ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Mar 10, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Helping spinal injury patients move forward

(PhysOrg.com) -- When UC Irvine physician Dr. Suzy Kim arrives bedside in her wheelchair, patients with traumatic spinal cord injuries see a rolling testament to the power of early and intensive rehabilitation.

Medicine & Health / Health

created May 05, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 2

Pediatricians adopt new term for shaken baby abuse

(AP) -- The American Academy of Pediatrics wants doctors to stop using the term "shaken baby syndrome" in favor of something more scientific.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Apr 27, 2009 | popularity 1 / 5 (2) | comments 0