Pediatrics
Study proves value of teaching open-water survival skills to children
Despite the majority of drownings occurring in open-water, basic aquatic skills are typically taught in swimming pools.
Feb 12, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Cold water swimming might ease depression
For the first time it has been shown open water swimming could be an effective treatment for depression.
Sep 14, 2018
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Pediatrics
Fatal child drownings in open water areas are increasing
(HealthDay)—Most fatal child drownings occur each year between May and August, the majority of which happen in lakes, rivers, oceans, and other types of open water, according to a report released by Safe Kids Worldwide.
Jul 30, 2018
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Surgery
Saline water better than soap and water for cleaning wounds, researchers find
Many scientific advances have been made in the delivery of care and infection prevention for open fractures, but the standard practice of wound cleaning with soap and water before surgery has remain the unchanged. Now, an ...
Dec 15, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Florida officials issue warning on Vibrio bacteria
(HealthDay)—Florida health officials are cautioning visitors to the state's beaches about the threat of Vibrio vulnificus bacteria in warm seawater this summer.
Aug 1, 2014
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Pediatrics
Child drowning tragedies can be prevented
Drowning isn't always accompanied by the stereotypical flailing and cries for help.
May 1, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
A mom said her son was infected with Vibrio bacteria. Here's how to avoid the same fate.
A Maryland woman's social media post went viral after she shared photos of her son's bacterial skin infection, which she said appeared after he swam on the bayside of Ocean City.
Jul 8, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
31 in Fla. infected by bacteria in salt water
State health department officials say 31 people across Florida have been infected this year by a potentially deadly, yet common bacteria that lives in salt water—and 10 of those people have died.
Oct 11, 2013
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