Maclaren To Recall 1 Million Strollers Nov 11, 2009
(WUSA) -- The simple movement of opening a stroller, has led to some ghastly injuries in children, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. It's the closing of the hinges that's causing the damage. (W-USA News, DC)
Don’t Become Overly Comfortable Around Your Herd Nov 6, 2009
Cattle and horses were one of the primary external causes of nonfatal farm work injuries in children, the study shows. The most common types of livestock-related injuries involve animals: Stepping on the handler, slipping and falling on the handler, pinning or squeezing the handler against a barrier and kicking the handler. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Increasing Number Of Injuries From Hot Tubs, New National Study Finds Nov 4, 2009
7, 2009) A new study finds burn injuries in children under age 21 are down significantly -- 31 percent. That's the good news. (Science Daily)
Teen Sensation Selena Gomez to Appear in Capital One Bank Adolphus Children's Parade Benefiting Children's Medical Center Nov 3, 2009
Children's was the state's first pediatric hospital with Level 1 Trauma status and one of only 16 in the United States able to care for severe traumatic injuries in children. Through its academic affiliation with UT Southwestern Medical Center, Children's medical staff conducts research that is instrumental in developing treatments, therapies, and greater understanding of pediatric diseases. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
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The National Eye Institute also states that baseball is the sport responsible for the greatest number of eye injuries in children aged 14 and younger. However, basketball is the leading cause of eye injuries in those aged 15 to 24. (PNN Online)
Sports Injuries In Kids Aug 29, 2009
How can parents and coaches prevent injuries in children involved in sports. In addition to what we have talked about parents and coaches must recognize that every child is different in term's of their body's ability to adapt to the demands of sports and physical activity, especially at higher levels of training and competition. (W-USA News, DC)
Gym class injuries up 150%, study says Aug 4, 2009
For the study, researchers analyzed emergency room reports of P.E.-related injuries in children, ages 5 to 18. The data came from 100 representative U.S. hospitals taking part in surveillance for the. (USA Today -- News)
Click to read:Study: 150% Rise in School P.E. Injuries Aug 3, 2009
For the study, researchers analyzed emergency room reports of P.E.-related injuries in children, ages 5 to 18. The data came from 100 representative U.S. hospitals taking part in surveillance for the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. (CBS News)
Bathtub Accidents Injure 43,000 U.S. Kids Each Year Jul 15, 2009
The researchers looked at some 791,200 bathtub- and shower-related injuries in children aged 18 and younger treated in emergency departments. The study found that the greatest number of injuries were in children aged 2 years. (MEDLINEplus)
Firework shows, prohibitions lead into holiday Jul 5, 2009
Sparklers caused a third of injuries in children under five years old in 2006, according to Denton County. At least 9,000 people went to the hospital for firework-related injuries that year, with 60 percent of those occurring near Independence Day. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Hallmark Health hosts seminar Jun 27, 2009
More than three million sports-related injuries in children under the age of 15 are treated in hospital emergency rooms and physician offices each year. According to the Centers for Disease Control, the majority of these injuries in children result from playing basketball, baseball, soccer, football and even gymnastics. (Reading Advocate, MA)
AHRQ Issues Recommendations for Safeguarding Children During Public Health Emergencies Mar 11, 2009
"The nation's hospitals play a critical role in treating illnesses and injuries in children during public health emergencies," said AHRQ Director Carolyn M. Clancy, M.D. "If natural disasters, such as a hurricane, or acts of terrorism, such as the release of anthrax, were to occur, hospitals need to be prepared for handling them.". The second tool is a national model for school-based emergency response planning. (PR Newswire)
