MeSH tree: C26.212.500
Aurlumyn (iloprost), a vasodilator, has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat severe frostbite. The injected medication lowers the risk for finger or toe amputation.
Feb 15, 2024
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From ice bucket challenges to polar plunges, people have embraced being doused with or dunked in icy water to raise money for their favorite causes. But can cold water immersion have benefits beyond fundraising?
Feb 6, 2024
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Subfreezing temperatures will continue to plague much of the country this week, putting outdoor sports enthusiasts, football fans, unsheltered people and stranded motorists at increased risk of hypothermia and frostbite.
Jan 17, 2024
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As countries in the northern hemisphere face a bitterly cold snap, there is serious risk of injury—and even death—from freezing weather.
Jan 17, 2024
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As 2024 approaches, many people look to begin the year with resolutions to become more fit. Some people find it challenging to get enthusiastic about outdoor exercise during the winter. However, don't discount the joys of ...
Dec 30, 2023
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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
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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
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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
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Winter is no friend to the body's delicate skin, but an expert offers three key tips: moisturize, moisturize, moisturize.
Jan 23, 2023
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In many parts of the U.S., the winter months bring frigid temperatures and drier conditions that can wreak havoc on the skin.
Jan 19, 2023
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