Exploding E-Cigarettes Cause Traumatic Injuries in Teens

Exploding E-Cigarettes Cause Traumatic Injuries in Teens

May 20, 2022 – A study shows that over a 4-year period, 15 teenagers were injured from exploding e-cigarettes, according to surgeons who have treated young people at nine hospitals in the United States. “It definitely was an injury we were seeing frequently,” Shannon Acker, MD, an assistant professor of pediatric surgery at the University … Read more

3 studies point the way to better treatment for traumatic brain injury | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine

TBI 3 studies point

The National Institutes of Health supports studies that look for better ways to treat traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients. Here are some recent findings: Mental health issues may appear after a head injury. About one in five people may experience mental health issues up to six months after a mild head injury or concussion. Researchers found … Read more