More articles about: Preventing Injury
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7 Questions All Parents Should Ask Before a Playdate
For playdates, one Michigan Medicine Mott pediatrician advises what every parent should ask to help everyone feel safe and comfortable.
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National Focus on Overdose Prevention Should Include Alcohol Too, Study Suggests
A new Michigan Medicine study found that overdose prevention should include a focus on alcohol overdoses.
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Recent Sharp Rise in Firearm Deaths Seen Across Most States
New research finds gun death rates have risen sharply in recent years, but with variation across states and demographic groups in the country.
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Research on Firearm Injuries to U.S. Children Gets 30 Times Less Funding Per Death than Other Causes
A new study reveals a significant under-funding of research in the U.S. on firearm injuries in children.
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What All Parents Should Consider Before Letting Teens Ride with Teens
Dr. Marie Snodgrass gives actionable safety tips parents can use when talking to their teens about driving with other teens.
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How Little We Know: Experts Document Lack of Research on Youth Firearm Injury
Hard data from researchers shows more youth firearm injury research must be done.
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Many Grandparents’ Medicines Aren’t Secure Enough Around Grandchildren
Many grandparents’ medicines aren’t secure enough around grandchildren, according to the National Poll on Healthy Aging.
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To Protect Kids and Teens from Firearm Harm, Answer These Research Questions First
As interest grows in addressing pediatric firearm injuries — the second-leading cause of death for young people, researchers list the most urgent priorities for study.
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Knees Hurt? Options for Cartilage-Related Knee Pain
Knee pain can be caused by damaged cartilage.  A Michigan Medicine orthopaedic surgeon describes the current surgical remedies, including a new procedure being tested here.
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How U.S. Children and Teens Die: Study Reveals the Widespread and Persistent Role of Firearms
Firearms have been the No. 2 cause of death for at least 17 years, even as prevention efforts have cut the death rate in half from motor vehicle accidents, the No. 1 cause
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7 Tips to Stay Safe at Amusement Parks This Summer
Avoid theme park and fair injuries with these 7 tips for amusement park safety, including when to report ride operators and how to dress appropriately for rides.
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How to Prevent Your Kids from Getting Food Poisoning
About 48 million people fall victim to food poisoning each year. Learn how to prevent your kids from getting food poisoning with these six tips.
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To Help Your Teen Drive Safely, Follow the ‘S-M-A-R-T’ Method
Simple behaviors can make a big difference behind the wheel. Use this checklist to teach your new motorist good habits.
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Navigating the Holidays with a Chronic Illness [Infographic]
People with serious disease or health problems may struggle to enjoy the winter season. A Michigan Medicine expert offers tips to accommodate their needs.
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4 Ways to Teach Your Teen Safe Driving Habits
New motorists cause a disproportionate number of distracted driving accidents. That’s why laying the groundwork for safe habits must begin before your teen gets the keys.
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