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February 27, 2025
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Q&A: Any amount of physical activity could ‘help break the cycle’ of falls in older adults

Q&A: Any amount of physical activity could ‘help break the cycle’ of falls in older adults

Engaging in any amount of physical activity reduced the risk for falls among older women, according to a study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.

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August 20, 2024
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FDA approves pediatric indication for NexoBrid for treatment of thermal burns

FDA approves pediatric indication for NexoBrid for treatment of thermal burns

The FDA has approved a pediatric indication for NexoBrid for the treatment of deep partial-thickness and full-thickness thermal burns, Vericel Corporation announced in a press release.

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July 08, 2024
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Study: Most concussions in younger children not related to sports

Study: Most concussions in younger children not related to sports

Concussions sustained by 5- to 12-year-old patients are more likely to be the result of recreational play than sports, according to a study published in The Journal of Pediatrics.

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July 03, 2024
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Ravulizumab improves kidney function in patients with atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome

Ravulizumab improves kidney function in patients with atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome

Ravulizumab was successful in improving blood health, kidney function and quality of life while maintaining eGFR in pediatric and adult patients with atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome, according to published data.

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February 19, 2024
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Higher physical activity levels 2 weeks after concussion lowers symptom burden in youth

Higher physical activity levels 2 weeks after concussion lowers symptom burden in youth

Youth who accumulated a certain volume of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity in the first 2 weeks following a concussion had reduced odds for persisting symptoms, researchers found.

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February 14, 2024
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Early school return could help children recover from concussions

Early school return could help children recover from concussions

Returning to school early may speed children’s recovery from concussion, according to study findings published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

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January 31, 2024
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Reaching recommended weekly physical activity levels reduces risk for falls in older women

Reaching recommended weekly physical activity levels reduces risk for falls in older women

Women who met WHO’s recommended weekly level of leisure-time physical activity were at a reduced risk for both noninjurious and injurious falls, a study showed.

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October 23, 2023
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Electric scooter injuries among youth rose significantly from 2020 to 2021

Electric scooter injuries among youth rose significantly from 2020 to 2021

WASHINGTON — There was a 71% increase in electric scooter injuries among youth aged 18 years and younger from 2020 to 2021, according to a study presented at the AAP National Conference & Exhibition.

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October 23, 2023
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Hair styling tools caused 30K pediatric burns in a decade, study finds

Hair styling tools caused 30K pediatric burns in a decade, study finds

WASHINGTON — Electric hair styling tools such as curling irons caused over 30,000 injuries among children and young adults between 2013 and 2022, according to a study presented at the AAP National Conference & Exhibition.

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October 21, 2023
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VIDEO: High-powered magnets continue to injure children

VIDEO: High-powered magnets continue to injure children

WASHINGTON — High-powered rare-earth magnets continue to cause injuries in children despite continued warnings about their danger, a study presented at the AAP National Conference & Exhibition found.

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