It's hunting season: Keep safety in your sights
Hunting season has begun in many parts of the United States, with millions of Americans heading into the woods in hopes of bagging a big buck.
Dec 5, 2023
0
20
Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms: News and Research on Hypothermia
MeSH tree: C23.888.119.565
What happens to your body when you get left in the cold
Pret a Manger, a sandwich and coffee chain, was handed an £800,000 fine recently after one of its employees became stuck in a walk-in freezer. The employee was trapped in the -18°C freezer for two and a half hours before ...
Sep 5, 2023
0
43
Understanding brain network that connects temperature sensation and emotion may help prevent heatstroke
A research group from the Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine in Japan has identified the neural pathways in the brain that influence thermoregulatory behaviors in rats.
Jul 20, 2023
0
42
Unhoused people in Toronto up to 18 times more likely to visit EDs for cold weather-related injuries: Study
Patients experiencing homelessness are 14 to 18 times more likely to visit emergency departments (EDs) in Toronto for cold weather-related injuries compared to non-homeless patients, according to a new study from Unity Health ...
Jul 6, 2023
0
21
Hypothermia more likely in Black, Asian newborns
Newborns of Black and Asian mothers are significantly more likely to experience hypothermia than those born to white mothers, according to a new study. The research will be presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) ...
Apr 28, 2023
0
52
Q and A: Exercise safety in cold weather
I work out at least three days per week at the gym, but I also like to exercise and run outside. Although I know better than to be outdoors in a winter storm, do you have any tips for exercising safely outdoors in cold weather?
Mar 9, 2023
0
26
A baby boon for pre-termers: The LED baby-warmer
Research in the International Journal of Biomedical Engineering and Technology takes a new look at the problem of treating hypothermia in pre-term infants.
Mar 8, 2023
0
35
Cautionary tale or happy ending? Factors that make a difference in difficult mountain rescue efforts
A trapped mountaineer survived after enduring 16 frigid hours wedged in a crevasse on Denali (Mount McKinley) in Alaska. His long and difficult rescue in frigid conditions and care in the critical aftermath are examined in ...
Jan 17, 2023
0
41
Slips, slides: winter injuries can be serious
Wearing proper gear, watching out for snow and ice hazards, and "walking like a penguin" are just some of the tips that can help prevent winter accidents, one medical expert says.
Jan 2, 2023
0
49
Never dive, always bring a friend and take it slow: Cold-water swimming expert shares tips and wisdom
New Year's Day is a busy time for Canadian lakeshores and riverbanks, as daredevils gather to take the plunge—the polar bear plunge.
Dec 27, 2022
0
29
