Ophthalmology
Eye specialist warns parents about dangers of Nerf guns
A University of Alberta ophthalmologist wants safety rules put in place for Nerf toys, after a patient was shot in the eye and nearly lost her vision.
Jun 28, 2019
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Pediatrics
Children are likely to misread fear in dogs—making a bite more likely
The benefits of growing up with a pet are well documented—these days dogs are even used in the classroom. That said, we sometimes forget that dogs can still present a risk.
Jun 7, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Ukraine mulls reimposing virus restrictions as new cases surge
Ukraine said on Friday it was considering reimposing coronavirus restrictions in several regions as infections surged after the country lifted its lockdown.
Jun 19, 2020
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Pediatrics
National poll: Some parents skip steps to minimize firework risks to kids
As communities prepare for Fourth of July festivities, some parents may be overlooking burn and injury risks for children, a new national poll suggests.
Jun 20, 2022
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Health
US cites 'crisis' as road deaths rise 18% in first-half 2021
The number of U.S. traffic deaths in the first six months of 2021 hit 20,160, the highest first-half total since 2006, the government reported Thursday, a sign of growing reckless driving during the coronavirus pandemic.
Oct 29, 2021
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Pediatrics
Ask the pediatrician: How should parents childproof their home?
Q: Our daughter is crawling and exploring, and we are hurrying to childproof our house. What are some areas that we might overlook?
Oct 3, 2022
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Health
National Poll: Two in three parents don't make kids use helmets when sledding
Snow days bring many families to ski slopes and sledding hills for winter fun, but they may also come with injury risks for kids.
Jan 24, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Record rise in virus cases as Ukraine warns of 'serious wave'
Ukraine on Friday reported a record daily increase in coronavirus cases as authorities warned lockdowns may have to be re-imposed if people continued to flout restrictions.
Jun 26, 2020
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Pediatrics
Keep your kids safe from COVID while playing sports
(HealthDay)—COVID-19 shouldn't keep budding athletes on the sidelines. But it's critical to keep them safe from the coronavirus while playing sports.
Sep 27, 2021
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Pediatrics
Thousands of US kids have died riding ATVs, many more sent to ERs
Pediatric surgeon Dr. Rony Marwan has seen way too many kids who have been seriously injured in all-terrain vehicle (ATV) accidents.
Sep 26, 2022
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