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Children's ER to extend its hours in July
HealthThe Lehigh Valley Health Network announced today the new hours of operation for its Children's ER, which are scheduled to begin in July.... -
Understanding of ACL injuries is still evolving
Concussions may have recently taken the spotlight in lacrosse sports medicine, but anterior cruciate ligament injuries are still a major unanswered issue for the sport. ACL tears are the leading cause of missed game and practice time at both the high...Tags: Legs, National Football League, Football, Hands, Lacrosse
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People misreport how many smoke alarms they have
A third of Baltimore households aren’t clear on their smoke alarm coverage, according to a new study from the Johns Hopkins Center for Injury Research and Policy. Most of those misreporting their coverage overestimate the working alarms. They think...
Tags: Science and Technology, Injuries and Wounds, Health
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Running clinics set for Friday, April 6
Dr. Mark Cucuzzella conducts monthly Running Clinics at The Wellness Center at City Hospital. Cucuzzella is distance runner, physician and founder of Freedom's Run and the new Two Rivers Heritage Half Marathon. He conducts running clinics to promote...Tags: Running, Road Running, Hospitals and Clinics, Health, Injuries and Wounds
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Amid growth of lacrosse, experts take on health and medical issues
Lacrosse is the fastest-growing team sport in America. Its combination of speed, sticks, a ball and physical contact make for a unique set of injury types, mechanisms and priorities.
Growing nearly as fast as the game itself are the efforts of a group of...Tags: Science and Technology, National Federation of State High School Associations, National Collegiate Athletic Association, High School Sports, Medical Research
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More youth play isn't a winner for everybody
Over the past 50 years, we have gone from major league athletes with offseason jobs to young athletes with, often, no offseason at all, from parents sticking their heads out the back door to call their children home from play to parents rushing out the...Tags: Entertainment, Psychology, Religion and Belief, Concerts, Drugs and Medicines
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Leola man's robot may prevent grain bin accidents
In 1998, Jerome Mack's best friend was killed in a grain bin accident.
He had entered the top of a nearly full bin to break up a crust of corn interfering with grain flow. The kernels were stuck and not discharging out the bottom of the bin. He...Tags: Health and Safety at Work, Companies and Corporations, Companies and Corporations, Injuries and Wounds, Economy, Business and Finance
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Headphones + Pedestrians don't mix
KIAHFresh from the duh! Files, researchers from the University of Maryland have determined that pedestrians wearing headphones are more likely to be injured or killed in auto/pedestrian accidents than those actually paying attention to where they walk. The...Tags: Injuries and Wounds, Apple iPod, Injuries and Wounds, Health
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Robot may prevent grain bin accidents
In 1998, Jerome Mack's best friend was killed in a grain bin accident.
He had entered the top of a nearly full bin to break up a crust of corn interfering with grain flow. The kernels were stuck and not discharging out the bottom of the bin. He stepped...Tags: Health and Safety at Work, Companies and Corporations, Companies and Corporations, Injuries and Wounds, Health and Safety at Work
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Justin Sportsmedicine Team enters fourth decade of rodeo athlete care
FORT WORTH, Texas - Over 30 years ago, an idea was presented to the Justin Boot Company that would support the rodeo contestants, enhance their athleticism and give back to a very loyal group of boot-buying customers. Starting out with 10 rodeos...Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Companies and Corporations, Medical Procedures and Tests, Companies and Corporations, NYSE Euronext, Inc.
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CDC report: Child abuse is hugely costly to society
When children are abused, the human costs are high, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Children who were physically, sexually or psychologically abused are more likely to have poorer health, social and emotional difficulties...Tags: Child Abuse, Productivity, Injuries and Wounds, Abusive Behavior, Health Insurance Cost
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