1 in 3 Australian e-scooter fatalities are children
Recently, I've repeatedly come across tragic news reports of children killed in electric scooter, or e-scooter, crashes.
Aug 18, 2025
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Injury or Poisoning: Fractures
Medical news and research articles
Study finds stopping HRT leads to a period of higher risk of bone fracture for most women
A new study has found that the bone fracture protection women get from menopausal hormone therapy (MHT, also known as HRT) disappears within a year of stopping treatment.
Jul 23, 2025
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Older adults in the US are increasingly dying from unintentional falls
Older U.S. adults are increasingly dying from unintentional falls, according to a new federal report published Wednesday, with white people accounting for the vast majority of the deaths.
Jun 18, 2025
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Igloo recalls 1M rolling coolers over risk of fingertip amputations
Popular cooler brand Igloo has recalled more than 1 million rolling coolers due to serious fingertip injury risk.
Feb 14, 2025
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Denosumab found to increase cardiovascular risk in dialysis-dependent patients
For dialysis-dependent patients treated for osteoporosis, denosumab is associated with a greater preventive effect on fractures but an increased risk for major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) compared with oral bisphosphonates, ...
Jan 7, 2025
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US Preventive Services Task Force recommends against vitamin D supplementation for fracture, fall prevention
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends against vitamin D supplementation, with or without calcium, for preventing fractures and falls in older adults. These recommendations form the basis of a draft recommendation ...
Dec 17, 2024
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People with inflammatory arthritis currently taking gabapentinoids are more likely to suffer bone fractures
New research led by Keele University and published in the journal BMC Medicine has shown that people with inflammatory arthritis currently using gabapentinoids are more likely to break their bones.
Dec 12, 2024
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Kids' injuries in sports and at home: When is it right to seek medical attention?
A sprain on the soccer field. A tumble to the floor at home. Kids get injured, but as a parent, when's the right time to take them to a doctor or ER?
Nov 21, 2024
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Preventing, treating sports injuries in kids: A guide
Youth sports deliver all kinds of health benefits, both mental and physical, but young athletes can still get hurt.
Oct 21, 2024
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Racial disparities found to exist in emergency department treatment of children with unintentional ingestions
Unintentional injuries like falls, drownings and poisonings are the leading cause of death in patients ages 1–4, and a significant portion of these deaths are linked to unintentional ingestion—such as swallowing a drug or ...
Sep 27, 2024
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