Archive: 02/11/2018
Good sleep quality encourages better recovery after sport-related concussion
A new study found that young athletes who have good sleep quality after sustaining a concussion are more likely to recover within two weeks. Those who don't have good sleep quality often take longer to recover, sometimes ...
Nov 2, 2018
Children account for almost half of sport injury-related A&E attendances
Study finds almost half of sport injury-related emergency department attendances and almost a quarter of sport injury-related hospital admissions were in children and adolescents aged 0—19 years
Nov 2, 2018
Physical activity should be a vital sign of children's overall health
More than half of U.S. children are not getting the recommended amount of weekly physical activity. And most of those who do meet the recommendations are exercising longer and for fewer days, risking burnout or repetitive ...
Nov 2, 2018
Kids' firearm-related injuries differ: Younger kids are more likely to be injured accidentally
The reasons that children with firearm-related injuries are rushed to the nation's emergency departments differs by the intent of the person discharging the weapon, with younger kids more likely to be injured by accident ...
Nov 2, 2018
Emergency department visits by uninsured patients drop in Illinois after Medicaid expansion
New research adds to a growing body of evidence suggesting that the expansion of Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) helped low-income families rely less on emergency department visits for medical care.
Nov 2, 2018