Research published in the British Medical Journal found that medical error is the third leading cause of death in the United States, trailing only heart disease and cancer. Because of this, medical researchers say hospital errors should be a top priority for the medical community in the coming years, said Dr. Martin Makary, a professor […]
More Children Dealing With Chronic Conditions
New research out of the American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that a growing number of children are dealing with chronic health issues. To understand how finances and child health were related, researches examined income reports and parent-completed health surveys. After comparing the income information and health assessments, researchers found that rates of asthma and attention-deficit […]
Cold Weather Increases Football Concussion Risk
The move to an indoor stadium may mean that the brains of Minnesota Viking players are less likely to be injured, according to a new study that examined the role weather and temperature plays in concussion risk in football players. Research out of Canada suggests that external factors like weather and temperature play a significant […]
Diagnosing High Ankle Sprain Severity in NFL Players
Ankle injuries are widely regarded as one of the most common injuries suffered by football players, and current estimates suggest that upwards of 1 in 5 ankle injuries involves a syndesmotic sprain. These types of sprains are more complex than basic lateral sprains, as they often involve more pain and a longer recovery period. Syndesmotic ankle sprains, […]
Surgeon General Has Concerns Over Physician Burnout
We’ve talked about the rigors of the medical profession and how it can take a serious toll on doctors and nurses on the blog before, but now even the Surgeon General is speaking up about the dangers of physician burnout. According to Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, MD, MBA, the resulting burnout is pushing skilled workers […]
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