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ER visits for concussions soar among kid athletes
August 30, 2010 9:30 AM
Emergency room visits for teen athletes with concussions have tripled in recent years in a trend that doctors are calling disturbing. The findings come in a study of 10 years of national data. Experts say increasing awareness of head injuries is one reason ER concussion reports are up. But... more » -
7 Gulf oil spill cleanup workers hospitalized
May 27, 2010 1:06 PM
Seven workers helping to clean up the Gulf oil spill remain hospitalized after they reported dizziness, headaches and nausea while working on boats off the Louisiana coast. West Jefferson Medical Center spokeswoman Taslin Alfonso said Thursday that doctors believe the likely cause is chemical irritation and dehydration from long... more » -
Preparing for possible ill effects from oil spill
May 7, 2010 8:39 AM
State and federal authorities are preparing to deal with a variety of hazards to human health if and when the full brunt of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill washes ashore. The list of potential threats runs from temporary, minor nuisances such as runny noses and headaches to long-term... more » -
Military to test brain-injury therapy in Colorado
April 2, 2010 8:43 AM
The military plans clinical trials next year to see whether breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber might help brain injuries to heal, or at least relieve the headaches, mood swings or other symptoms they cause. About 300 service members with mild to moderate injuries will participate in the... more »
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