Tag: falls
S&N profit falls on high orthopedics costs
by on Nov.04, 2011, under Health and Fitness
Smith & Nephew, Europe's largest artificial hip and knee maker, posted 9 percent lower third-quarter trading profit, saying its costs were too high for the subdued orthopedics market.
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Thousands of kids in hospital for window falls
by on Aug.22, 2011, under Health and Fitness
Every year, more than 5,100 American kids go to the hospital with injuries from falling out of windows, and a quarter of them are serious enough for the child to be admitted, according to the first nationwide study of the dreaded problem.
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Falls Could Signal Early Alzheimer's Disease
by on Jul.17, 2011, under Health and Fitness
SUNDAY, July 17 (HealthDay News) — Compared with older people
with no signs of Alzheimer's, those whose brains show early signs of the
disease are twice as likely to experience a fall, researchers have
found.
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Health Tip: Help Prevent Toddler Falls
by on Apr.02, 2011, under Health and Fitness
(HealthDay News) — The curious nature of young children pushes
them to explore, but they may be unsteady on their feet, increasing the
likelihood of falls.
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Accidental Falls a Leading Cause of Head Injury
by on Dec.11, 2010, under Health and Fitness
SATURDAY, Dec. 11 (HealthDay News) — Make sure the holiday
season stays merry by taking steps to prevent fall-related head injuries,
says the American Association of Neurological Surgeons.
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Many Falls, and Resulting ER Visits, Can Be Prevented
by on Nov.06, 2010, under Health and Fitness
SATURDAY, Nov. 6 (HealthDay News) — Falls are a leading cause of
injury in the United States, but some simple precautions can help prevent
them, experts say.
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Teenage smoking falls after UK law change
by on Aug.18, 2010, under Health and Fitness
Teenage smoking in England has declined since the legal age for buying cigarettes was raised to 18, according to new research published Wednesday.
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What prevents falls after strokes? Study: Not much
by on Jul.31, 2010, under Health and Fitness
While most stroke survivors will suffer falls, strategies to prevent these dangerous events continue to fall short, suggests a new study out of Australia.
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Each Summer, Falls Top the List of Ways Kids Get Hurt
by on Jul.24, 2010, under Health and Fitness
SATURDAY, July 24 (HealthDay News) — Falls, bicycle crashes,
burns, motorized vehicle accidents and near-drownings are the leading
causes of hospitalization for American children during the summer, experts
say.
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Costly US health care falls short : report
by on Jun.30, 2010, under Health and Fitness
The US health care system is the costliest in the world, but underperforms relative to many other industrialized nations, according to a study released Wednesday.
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