Vitamin D supplements do not prevent bone fractures in children
A new study involving nearly 9,000 children deficient in Vitamin D found that supplementing children’s diets with Vitamin D had very little impact on the strength of a child’s bones or the number of fractures they had. The findings, which the researchers describe as ‘striking’, are published in the Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology and will... Read moreThe post Vitamin D supplements do not prevent bone fractures in children appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - December 7, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Mollie Fraser-Andrews Tags: Musculoskeletal Obesity and nutrition Paediatrics vitamin d Source Type: news
Is adolescent obesity associated with a higher risk for pelvic fractures in motor vehicle collisions? - Shipley J, Grigorian A, Emigh B, Dilday J, Kuza C, Schubl S, Swentek L, Brown N, Nahmias J.
INTRODUCTION: The impact of obesity on the incidence of blunt pelvic fractures in adults is unclear, and adolescents may have an increased risk of fracture due to variable bone mineral density and leptin levels. Increased subcutaneous adipose tissue may pr... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - December 7, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
Optic nerve avulsion from optochiasmal region secondary to an animal attack: a case report - Kaya I.
Optic nerve avulsion without bone fracture was observed in four cases in the literature. This case is unique with its cranial effects and complications. A 50-year-old Caucasian female patient attacked by an animal on her left eye was admitted. Traumatic su... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - December 7, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
The burden of fracture in China from 1990 to 2019 - Zhu Z, Zhang T, Shen Y, Shan PF.
PURPOSE: Osteoporosis is one of the most common clinical problems among the elderly population. China is one of the countries most threatened by osteoporosis and fragility fracture, because of its large population and aging population trends during recent ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - December 7, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
An overview of occupational injuries among female orthopaedic surgeons - Sedani AB, Yakkanti RR, Syros A, Swonger RM, LaPorte DM, Aiyer AA, D'Apuzzo MR, Hernandez VH.
INTRODUCTION: The aim of this study was to assess occupational injuries among female orthopaedic surgeons and compare these rates to their male counterparts. METHODS: An electronic survey was developed to assess occupational injuries among female o... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - December 7, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
Monogram Orthopedics ’ Surgical Robot Now Reality As Company Delivers First System
Robotic surgeries are going mainstream for a good reason: they make it easier for doctors to perform complex surgeries. Monogram Orthopedics Inc. MGRM, which aims to revolutionize orthopedic joint replacement surgery with its robotic technology, just got one step closer to achieving that with its…#austin #monogramorthopedics #bensexson #mbôs #orthopedics #monogram #fda #noelknape #cfo #scans (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 7, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
How ’s the Food? Rate Your Hospital Cafeteria How ’s the Food? Rate Your Hospital Cafeteria
Historically, hospital cafeterias have not been celebrated for the quality of their cuisine, typically feeding their staff from the same kitchen that prepared patient meals. How would you rate your hospital ' s cafeteria?Medscape Reader Polls (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - December 5, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Source Type: news
Depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder following upper versus lower extremity fractures - Chen K, Hynes KK, Dirschl D, Wolf JM, Strelzow JA.
INTRODUCTION: Orthopaedic trauma has been linked to major depressive disorder (MDD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Post-injury rates of psychiatric diagnoses and their relationship to various injury characte... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - December 5, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
Pitt names Dr. George Russell as chief of orthopaedic trauma
Comes to the region from the University of Mississippi. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - December 4, 2023 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Paul J. Gough Source Type: news
Self-reported bone fracture among Malaysian adults: baseline findings of PURE Malaysia cohort study - Zaleha MI, Noor Hassim I, Azmi MT, Hasni MJ, Rosnah I, Abdul-Hamid H, Dasiman R, Zainol Abidin N, Ab Razak NH, Khairul Hazdi Y.
INTRODUCTION: In Malaysia, studies on self-reported bone fractures are scarce. Due to the fact that bone fractures may serve as an indicator of osteoporosis in the community, this study aimed to identify the factors associated with their occurrence among a... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - December 4, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news
Geographic variation in bone mineral density and prevalent fractures in the Canadian longitudinal study on aging - Hassanabadi N, Berger C, Papaioannou A, Cheung AM, Rahme E, Leslie WD, Goltzman D, Morin SN.
Awareness of the prevalence of osteoporosis and fractures across jurisdictions can guide the development of local preventive programs and healthcare policies. We observed geographical variations in total hip bone mineral density and in the prevalence of ma... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - December 4, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news
Epidemiology of paediatric trauma during national lockdown: a retrospective study with 12 months of follow-up - Qin C, Tamang R, Waugh D, Grayston J, Al-Ashqar M, Bakhshayesh P, Deriu L.
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic and its associated preventative measures such as national lockdown dramatically changed the daily activities of children. This paper aims to compare the epidemiology of paediatric orthopaedic trauma presentation, manageme... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - December 4, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
Return to driving post upper or lower extremity orthopaedic surgical procedures: a scoping review of current published literature - Khaliq M, Giannoudis VP, Palan J, Pandit HG, van Duren BH.
Patients undergoing planned or unplanned orthopaedic procedures involving their upper or lower extremity can prevent them from safe and timely return to driving, where they commonly ask, 'Doctor, when can I drive?' Driving recommendations after such proced... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - December 4, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
Placing locking compression plates as an external fixator in wild animal (crocodile) bite victim: a case report - Mubarak FS, Kanagaratnam K.
Animal bites can cause severely contaminated open fractures, especially in the hand, wrist, and lower extremities, requiring expert orthopedic care. This case report emphasizes the unique issues posed by such injuries, particularly in low-income areas with... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - December 3, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
Pediatric long bone fractures after dog bites: a case series and systematic review - Brahmbhatt PS, Taha I, Nahal C, Raju S.
This study presents a case series and systematic review of pediatric patients who sustained long bone fractures following dog bites. A systematic review of the studies on "pediatric fracture dog bite" based on a search of PubMed and OVID Medline databases ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - December 3, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Infants and Children Source Type: news
