Trauma

Stiffness No Obstacle to Shoulder Surgery

Mon, 30 Mar 2015 14:55:58 +0000

When dealing with torn shoulder tendons, surgery may be the best option to lessen pain and improve function. Although doctors must consider several factors before recommending surgery, relieving shoulder stiffness can be part of the solution rather than the problem.

Football and Brain Injury: Unhealthy Partners?

Wed, 25 Mar 2015 13:56:32 +0000

Football is unquestionably a contact sport, and repeated “contacts” could be causing brain injuries.

Investigating Youth Football and Traumatic Brain Injury

Fri, 13 Mar 2015 20:08:35 +0000

It can happen anywhere, anytime. Maybe you've taken a fall, been in an accident, or had a sports injury and didn't feel quite right afterward. That persistent headache, blurry vision, trouble concentrating and sensitivity to light are all warning signs of a traumatic brain injury (TBI).

Concussion Protection: Keep Your Head in the Game

Wed, 25 Feb 2015 19:19:36 +0000

Scientists are always looking for new ways to prevent concussions — a particular concern for athletes. Some of the most recent innovations, however, may not work as well as hoped.

Does Your Kid Play Football? Maybe He Should Wait 'Til He's Older

Sat, 31 Jan 2015 12:00:45 +0000

Letting young kids get out and play is great for their health, but parents may want to wait until their kids are a bit older before letting them play football — or at least only let them play touch football.

Beware the Binge: Drinking May Slow Immune System

Wed, 31 Dec 2014 15:17:39 +0000

You may want to take it slow at that New Year's Eve party. Turning that New Year's drink or two into too many in a short time may lead to injuries and sabotage the body's ability to heal.

Rx May Keep Kids With ADHD Safe

Thu, 18 Dec 2014 13:25:38 +0000

A common medication for ADHD may keep kids out of the emergency room.

Search Still on for Better Brain Injury Treatments

Sun, 14 Dec 2014 23:37:30 +0000

A hormone therapy that showed promise in past research may be ineffective in treating patients with traumatic brain injuries. Still, researchers remain hopeful that better treatments are on the horizon.

Toy-Related Injuries Spiked

Mon, 01 Dec 2014 03:20:40 +0000

That long-awaited action figure or scooter under the Christmas tree might pose a risk of injury to your child.

Head Trauma May Up Risk of Substance Abuse in Teens

Sun, 30 Nov 2014 16:18:12 +0000

Teens often engage in risky behaviors, but a head injury may mean double trouble, a new study found.