Ophthalmology
Hope for restoring sight in acid attack victims
A revolutionary approach to treating chemical burns in the eye is beginning a clinical trial.
Jul 15, 2019
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News tagged with burns
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Recognizing kidney injury due to burns is improved by artificial intelligence
Many burn victims suffer acute kidney injury (AKI), but early recognition of AKI remains challenging. Now an Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning (AI/ML) model developed at UC Davis Health and reported in a new study ...
Jul 12, 2019
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Health
Safe practices around fireworks
From Memorial Day through Labor Day, summer celebrations offer plenty of excuses to light up the night sky. From fireworks at wedding receptions and Independence Day celebrations to graduation bonfires and simple sparklers ...
Jul 03, 2019
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Medical research
Are you sure it's burning mouth syndrome?
Not all burning mouths are the result of a medical condition known as "burning mouth syndrome" (BMS) and physicians and researchers need better standards for an appropriate diagnosis, according to new research at the School ...
Jun 24, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
'Burn-out' is an 'occupational phenomenon' not disease: WHO (Update)
The World Health Organization said Tuesday that "burn-out" remains an "occupational phenomenon" that could lead someone to seek care but it is not considered a medical condition.
May 27, 2019
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Teen bonfires can cause serious injuries, burn surgeon warns
Building a bonfire has become a popular activity among teenagers, but a big fire can result in serious burn injuries, cautions Loyola Medicine burn surgeon Arthur Sanford, MD.
May 02, 2019
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Legislation to raise tobacco purchasing age doesn't go far enough
The American Heart Association issued the following statement regarding the Stopping Consumption of Tobacco by Teens (SCOTT Act), a bill to raise the minimum legal sales age for tobacco products to 21 nationwide, introduced ...
Apr 16, 2019
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Immunology
Bacteria partners with virus to cause chronic wounds, study finds
A common bacterial pathogen called Pseudomonas aeruginosa produces a virus that substantially increases the pathogen's ability to infect us, according to a study by investigators at the Stanford University School of Medicine.
Mar 28, 2019
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Sports Medicine & Kinesiology
Step it up: Does running cadence matter? Not as much as previously thought
Contrary to long-standing popular belief, running at a prescribed, one-size-fits-all "optimal" cadence doesn't play as big a role in speed and efficiency as once thought.
Mar 27, 2019
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Pediatrics
Seven tips to protect your child from burns
Burns are among the leading causes of deaths and injuries in the United States, and children are especially vulnerable.
Feb 11, 2019
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