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Player-to-Player Contact Source for High School Soccer Concussions
Heading a ball appears to spectators as one of the most dangerous plays in soccer. However, only 6.6 percent of injuries are caused by this flashy move—and contact with the ball accounted for only 7 percent of concussions, while player-to-player contact resulted in more than 70 percent.
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New National Study Finds Increase in P.E. Class-Related Injuries
Physical education (PE) in schools is one of the main tools used to increase physical activity and to prevent childhood obesity, and PE-related injuries are on the rise. Although increasing physical activity may reduce obesity, it may also increase the risk of injury.
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National Study Finds Youth Baseball-Related Injuries Down 25 Percent
Spring marks baseball season for more than 19 million children and adolescents who play each year as part of a team or in backyards throughout the United States. The good news for these players is that the number of injuries from the sport is on the decline.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Names CEO of Andelyn Biosciences
Nationwide Children's Hospital is pleased to announce Mayo Pujols as CEO of Andelyn Biosciences, an affiliate company that will manufacture gene therapy products for the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.
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Halloween Safety
Halloween is a time for fun for all ages. However, parents, children and community members must remember safety on this day filled with fantasy. Check out the following tips.
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Holiday Safety
Shopping for presents, decorating the house and visiting relatives make the holidays a fun and exciting time of year. Help keep your family healthy at the holidays by following a few safety tips.
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New National Study Examines Bicycle-Related Injuries Among Youth
Although bicycles are a healthy and cost-saving alternative for transportation, automobiles continue to be the only consumer product associated with more childhood injuries.
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Bunk Bed Safety
However, an average of 36,000 bunk bed-related injuries occur every year to children in the United States. Injuries can happen when kids are playing around the bunk bed or when they are sleeping.
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Drowning Prevention
Every year in the US, more than 1,000 children die from drowning, and many more suffer life-changing injuries. Parents need to be aware of drowning dangers and take steps to prevent it.
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Firework Safety
Every year, Americans enjoy the 4th of July by setting off firecrackers, bottle rockets and sparklers. However, the celebration often turns into tragedy with the improper use of fireworks.