Tag: Injuries
Frequency, Degree of Pubic Hair Grooming Linked to Injury Risk
Men and women who removed all their pubic hair 11 times during their life had increased risk for injury
Moderate, Vigorous Activity Not Tied to More Elderly Falls
Falls in older women with high levels of physical activity also not more injurious
Recreational Activity-Linked Facial Fractures Up in Seniors
From 2011 to 2015, 45.3 percent increase in annual incidence of facial fractures in older adults
Costs Associated With U.S. Adult Bicycle Crashes Steadily Rising
Researchers find bike crashes cost $24.4 billion a year
Cotton Swab-Related Ear Injuries Continue to Be Seen in the ER
An estimated 12,500 U.S. children are injured every year after misuse, researchers say
Children With Suspected Child Abuse Present to Hospital Late
Most arrive by nonambulance means, few at designated pediatric-capable major trauma center
Study Looks at ER Visits for Patients Injured by Police in U.S.
Substance abuse and mental illness common among those injured, researchers say
Higher Risk of Death From Injury Among Individuals With Autism
Leading causes of death attributed to injury include suffocation, asphyxiation, and drowning
Nursery Items Contribute to Increased Infant Injury Rates
Much of the increase in injuries was related to concussions
Pediatric ACL Injuries Continue to Rise, Especially Among Girls
Annual increase in the incidence of ACL tears of 2.3 percent over 20 years
