Wounds and Injuries: News and Research on Fractures, Bone

MeSH tree: C26.404

Large trial shows bone healing 'superpower' in children

Broken wrists are among the most common injuries in children, accounting for about half of children's fractures. Severely displaced distal radial fractures, where the bones move out of place, are often routinely treated with ...

When is it time to see a doctor for joint pain?

As we move into spring, it's common for people to increase their daily movement with activities like outdoor walks, yard work, pickleball and race training. Soreness is a normal result, but sometimes lingering pain can be ...

Testosterone improves fat distribution for older women

As we age, the amount and distribution of fat in our bodies changes. Most fat is subcutaneous—meaning it is stored just under the skin. Subcutaneous fat generally does not have detrimental health impacts. In fact, we need ...

More kids, teens injured in e-bike wrecks, study finds

Electronic bikes, also referred to as e-bikes, are zooming in popularity, but they're also responsible for more kids landing in an ER with injuries, a new study says. E-bike injuries have more than tripled in San Diego in ...

Booster shots reduce the risks of COVID-19 deaths, study finds

Booster vaccines reduced the risk of COVID‑19-related hospitalization and death, according to a new study of over 3 million adults who had the autumn 2022 vaccine in England. The research, led by the universities of Bristol ...

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