Concussions May Be Worse For Girls and Young Athletes
Professional football fields and hockey rinks – these are the two places many people associate with serious sports-related concussions. However, a new study found that the athletes most vulnerable to long-lasting,... Read more »
UPMC Concussion Program Continues to Grow
In 2000, the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) launched their Sports Medicine Concussion Program to provide concussion research, assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and education. The program now sees over 13,000 patients a year.
At the core of its program... Read more »
Accidental Death Rate for Children Drops
Unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death for children and adolescents between the ages of 1 and 19. In fact, a child dies from an unintentional injury almost every hour in the United States.
However, a... Read more »
A Surprising Reason to Get Your Taxes Done Early
Every year around April 15th, people all across America rush to the post office to mail off their tax returns. In addition to avoiding the stress that comes from waiting until the last... Read more »
Defibrillator Wires Linked to Deaths
Defibrillators are lifesaving medical devices designed to protect patients, but a recent study conducted by the Minneapolis Heart Institute has discovered a pattern of failure among the wires used in defribrillators that resulted in 22 deaths.
These... Read more »
New Technology Sheds Light on Traumatic Brain Injuries
Thanks to researchers at the University of Pittsburgh, there might soon be a more effective way of identifying and diagnosing traumatic brain injuries (TBI). Research into the new technology is beginning in... Read more »
Nearly 100,000 Children Visit the Emergency Room for Stair-Related Injuries Every Year
A simple misstep or a loss of balance can quickly turn a walk down the stairs into a dangerous fall. This is especially true for kids – a new... Read more »
Athletes Sent Back on the Field Too Soon After Concussions
Concussions, one of the most common sports-related injuries among young athletes, usually require an extended period of rest to ensure proper healing. However, many coaches return high-school athletes to the field within one... Read more »
Health Clinic Opens to Aid Washington County Residents Affected by Marcellus Shale
Washington county residents who live near any of the 700 Marcellus Shale gas wells in their county can finally receive the help they have been waiting for. A new medical... Read more »
Studies Show Connection Between Cell Phone Towers and Cancer
As cell phones became widely available in the 1990s, cell phone towers popped up around our homes, offices, and schools. In fact, the continued widespread use of cell phones has led to an increase... Read more »
