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Unique Knee Injuries from Car Crashes: What You Need to Know

December 30, 2024

Have you ever wondered what happens to your knees in a car accident? A recent study shed light on a peculiar type of knee injury that can occur during road traffic accidents (RTA). These injuries, known as atypical multi-ligamentous knee injuries (aMLKIs), come in two main flavors. The first type in

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Choosing Wisely: Braces vs. Surgery for ACL Injuries

December 30, 2024

Tearing the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) can throw a wrench into daily life. Researchers took a step back to look at how braces and surgery hold up over time, based on studies from 2010 to 2024. They focused on two big factors: reinjuries and quality of life, plus if people could return to sport

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Boosting Knee Recovery: Early Rehab and Brain Stimulation

December 30, 2024

You've probably heard that early rehabilitation is key after a sports knee injury. But what if we added something extra to the mix? Let's talk about combining early rehab with a special brain treatment called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS). Researchers wanted to see if this com

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Bengals' Surprising Playoff Hopes

December 30, 2024

Saturday night was a rollercoaster for Bengals fans. Their team tied with the Broncos in the final seconds of regulation, and missed a field goal in overtime. But just when it seemed all hope was lost, Joe Burrow threw a game-winning touchdown pass to Tee Higgins. This fourth straight win brings the

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Brawl at Military Bowl: A Closer Look

December 30, 2024

A wild fight broke out at the end of a college football game between East Carolina and North Carolina State. It was a close-quarters battle, with players from both teams throwing punches and shoving each other. An official even got injured, showing just how heated things got. The brawl started when

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Blood Therapies for Elderly Trauma Patients: A Comparative Look

December 30, 2024

Imagine you're an elderly patient hurt in a fall or a car accident and taken to the ER. Your doctor has three options for treating your injuries: whole blood, components of blood, or a combination of both. This study did a deep dive into how these different blood therapies affect elderly patients wi

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The Impact of Early Symptoms on Future Injuries in Teen Athletes

December 29, 2024

Imagine you're a young athlete who has just recovered from a concussion. You're eager to get back in the game, but did you know that how you feel right after your injury could influence your chances of getting hurt again? That's what a recent study set out to discover. Researchers followed a gr

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Bengals' Late Touchdown Keeps Playoff Dreams Alive

December 29, 2024

The Cincinnati Bengals pulled off a thrilling overtime win against the Denver Broncos, keeping their playoff hopes alive. With a final score of 30-24, the Bengals improved to 8-8, while the Broncos dropped to 9-7. Despite a missed field goal by Cade York in overtime, the Bengals managed to score a c

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Shedding Light on Warehouse Injuries: A Closer Look at California's Data

December 28, 2024

In the United States, keeping track of workplace health and safety often depends on data from federal and state agencies. However, these sources aren't perfect. They can miss some reports or use different methods to collect information. To fill these gaps, the federal Occupational Health and Safety

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Crash on Boston's Green Line: Car vs. Cruiser Causes Delays

December 28, 2024

On Monday night, a Boston police cruiser and a Tesla collided, causing some serious trouble for commuters on the Green Line's B Branch. The crash happened on Commonwealth Avenue, near Washington Street, and left a police officer with injuries that weren't too severe, according to the Boston Police D