Double-covered skin areas are at high-risk for scald and chemical burns in a cross-sectional analysis of NEISS 2000-2018 - Lee A, Wang Y, Nadarajah C, Lipner SR.
Burn epidemiology and complications have been well studied,[1,2] but data on double-covered skin burns, including the pubic region, buttocks, and breasts, is limited. Our objectives were to analyse the epidemiology and burn mechanism/sources of double-cove... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 22, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Burns, Electricity, Explosions, Fire, Scalds Source Type: news
The incidence, prevalence, and health burden of hip fractures in China: data from the global burden of disease study 2019 - Yang W, Li G, Liu J.
BACKGROUND: Hip fracture is commonly in the elderly as a consequence of osteoporsis. Currently, China is entering an aging society and there is a lack of studies about the epidemiology and health burden of hip fracturs there. METHODS: We used data ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 22, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news
Opioid Epidemic'Fourth Wave' Marked by Methamphetamine Use Opioid Epidemic'Fourth Wave' Marked by Methamphetamine Use
Use of methamphetamine and cocaine among those also using fentanyl reached a record high in 2023, a new report showed, more evidence of a " fourth wave " in the opioid epidemic.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines - February 22, 2024 Category: Primary Care Tags: Psychiatry Source Type: news
Israel ’s War in Gaza Could Lead to 85,000 More Deaths in 6 Months
Even under the most optimistic scenario, an immediate cease-fire, an additional 6,500 Gazans could perish, scientists estimated. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - February 22, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Stephanie Nolen Tags: Disease Rates Deaths (Fatalities) Defense and Military Forces Civilian Casualties Epidemics Johns Hopkins University Israel Gaza Strip Source Type: news
War and Illness Could Kill 85,000 Gazans in 6 Months
Even under the most optimistic scenario, an immediate cease-fire, an additional 6,500 Gazans could perish, scientists estimated. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - February 21, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Stephanie Nolen Tags: Disease Rates Deaths (Fatalities) Defense and Military Forces Civilian Casualties Epidemics Johns Hopkins University Israel Gaza Strip Source Type: news
Burkina Faso: 'Possible' Measles Outbreak as Thousands of Cases, 9 Deaths Reported
[Sidwaya] The ministry in charge of health has spoken of a possible measles epidemic in Burkina Faso as 2,190 suspected cases, including 960 confirmed and 5 deaths, were recorded in 2023. And from January 1 to February 10, 2024, i.e. in the 6th week of this year, there were 1,269 suspected cases of measles and four deaths. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - February 20, 2024 Category: African Health Tags: Burkina Faso Health and Medicine West Africa Source Type: news
My thoughts: the rise of social media as a reporting source for firearm violence - Choi S, Liang J, Donnelly MR, Jebbia M, Kuza CM, Swentek L, Grigorian A, Nahmias J.
The United States (US) continues to grapple with the firearm violence epidemic, a crisis exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Historically, firearm violence reporting has been dominated by traditional media channels like television and newspapers.... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 20, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Commentary Source Type: news
NBC Reporter Sounds Off on D.C. Government Over ‘Staggering Failures’ On Crime, Losing Sports Teams
(AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File) NBC News senior political reporter Sahil Kapur sounded off on Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) and the City Council for their “staggering” failure to address the city’s crime epidemic on Monday. A Washington Post investigation into Washington Wizards and…#jscottapplewhite #sahilkapur #washingtondc #murielbowser #citycouncil #washingtonwizards #washingtoncapitals #tedleonsis #virginia #glennyoungkin (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 19, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
"If I knew you were a travesti, I wouldn't have touched you":Iatrogenic violence and trans necropolitics in Turkey - Atuk T.
Since 2007, the number of HIV diagnoses in Turkey has increased more than 600% and the AIDS-related deaths have more than doubled. Despite trans community being severely impacted by the growing epidemic, there exists a conspicuous absence of epidemiologica... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 19, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Jurisprudence, Laws, Legislation, Policies, Rules Source Type: news
Opioids and youth athletes - Benjamin HJ, Perri MM, Leemputte J, Lewallen L, Devries C.
CONTEXT: The ongoing opioid epidemic and associated adverse effects impart a large burden on our current healthcare system. The annual economic and noneconomic cost of opioid use disorder and fatal opioid overdose is currently estimated at $1 trillion. ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 19, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
Traumatic brain injury and subsequent risk of brain cancer in US veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars - Stewart IJ, Howard JT, Poltavskiy E, Dore M, Amuan ME, Ocier K, Walker LE, Alcover KC, Pugh MJ.
IMPORTANCE: While brain cancer is rare, it has a very poor prognosis and few established risk factors. To date, epidemiologic work examining the potential association of traumatic brain injury (TBI) with the subsequent risk of brain cancer is conflicting. ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 19, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
Network analysis of depression, cognitive functions, and suicidal ideation in patients with diabetes: an epidemiological study in Iran - Daneshmand M, Kashefizadeh M, Soleimani M, Mirzaei S, Tayim N.
AIMS: The main aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of suicidal ideation and previous suicide attempts among Iranian patients diagnosed with Type-1 diabetes (T1D) and Type-2 diabetes (T2D). Additionally, the study sought to estimate the network s... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 19, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news
Physical therapy and risk of falls among patients with dizziness - Wu HT, Tung CC, Chang R.
To the Editor We read with interest the epidemiological study by Marmor et al1 who delved into the association between receipt of physical therapy (PT) and falls requiring medical care within 12 months of presentation for dizziness. Using a multivariable r... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 19, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news
Depression and pesticide exposure among male farmers in Greece - Frengidou E, Galanis P, Chatzimichael K, Kioulos E, Malesios C.
The objective of this study was to evaluate the relationship between pesticide exposure and depression. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was performed in a study population of 252 Greek male farmers using the Center for Epidemiological S... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 19, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Occupational Issues Source Type: news
Ocular chemical burns: epidemiological trends in a Colombian medical center - Robayo-Vel ásquez JF, Bonilla-Escobar FJ, Salamanca O, Martinez-Blanco AM.
This study aims to characterize ocular chemical burns in a southwestern Colombia referral center and identify associated factors with low vision. A cross-sectional study was carried out ba... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 19, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Burns, Electricity, Explosions, Fire, Scalds Source Type: news
